Inspiring Minds Child Dev Ctr INC

Violations by category

• Cleanliness & sanitation 3
• Safety & premises 3
• Food & allergies 1
• Records & paperwork 3
• Other 2

Year by year

Inspection visits

1. Feb 25, 2026 Licensing visit · 81 rules checked, 3 not met 1 serious
   • Safety & premises Serious

     Flaking paint observed on yellow bench in outdoor play area accessible to children

     DCF 251.06(2)(i) — Deteriorating Paint

   • Other

     Preschool staff failed to properly wipe bodily secretions. Childs face observed with dried nasal discharge

     DCF 251.07(6)(g)1. — Wiping Bodily Secretions

   • Other

     Infant seats being utilized without installed straps as required by rule

     DCF 251.09(3)(a)11. — Infant & Toddler - Care During Feeding

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

2. Jul 21, 2025 Licensing visit · 403 rules checked, 2 not met
   • Records & paperwork

     A 4-year-old child was observed sleeping on a cot in the hallway outside of the preschool classroom. A 3-year-old child was observed sleeping on a cot in a hallway outside of the busy minds classroom. These spaces (hallways) are not approved as a classroom space or nap area.

     DCF 251.04(3)(h) — Report - Change In Room Usage

   • Safety & premises

     8 children transported have pick up times documented on the transportation attendance record for 07/21/25, however these 8 children are missing times they were dropped off to the center.

     DCF 251.04(6)(c) — Daily Attendance Record - Transportation

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

3. Nov 12, 2024 Licensing visit · 170 rules checked, 3 not met 1 serious
   • Records & paperwork Serious

     On 11/12/24, 7 children were present in the busy minds classroom, however 8 children were documented as present on the classroom tracking record.

     DCF 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     In the outdoor play space there is standing water inside of a plastic turtle sandbox as well as inside of a child-sized table, and on a bike track.

     DCF 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     In the busy minds classroom, there is a couch with tears in the vinyl on the arm of the couch exposing foam making the surface not easily cleanable.

     DCF 251.07(3)(i) — Cleanliness Of Furnishings, Toys, Equipment

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

4. Apr 15, 2024 Licensing visit · 428 rules checked, 4 not met 2 serious

   The DCF Finder's main page now lists this visit as "No Violations found". Its own visit report below still cites these rules. DCF's list drops violations after about two years.

   • Records & paperwork Serious

     The Child Tracking Procedure In The Infant Room Was Not Followed When On 04/15/24, 4 Children Were Present In The Infant Room, However 5 Children Were Marked As Present On The Tracking Record. This Was Corrected During The Visit.

     DCF 251.055(1)(f) — Child Tracking Procedure

   • Safety & premises Serious

     In The Infant Room, A 4-Month-Old Child Was Observed Sleeping In A Crib With A Pacifier In The Child's Mouth. Attached To The Pacifier Is A String With Multiple Beads On It Posing A Potential Choking Hazard.

     DCF 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises

   • Food & allergies

     The Cold Storage Thermometer In The 2 Year Old Classroom Is Inaccurate And Read 80 Degrees Fahrenheit When The Refrigerator Was Cold When Licensor Opened It.

     DCF 251.06(9)(d)1.c. — Food Storage - Cold Storage Thermometers

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     The Garbage Can In Infant Room Used To Dispose Of Soiled Diapers Located Next To Diaper Changing Table Is Not Hands Free. The Mechanism For Opening The Garbage Can Lid Is Broken.

     DCF 251.09(4)(a)5. — Infant & Toddler - Soiled Diapers Disposal

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)