Program Name: Cazenovia Children's House, Inc.    License/Registration ID: 39606


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Sierra L. Neil Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Pending Revocation and Denial  <
Jun 1, 2020 <
School District: Cazenovia
Site Address: Map
2757 Route 20 East, Cazenovia, NY 13035
First Licensed/Registration Date: Sep 1, 1990
Current Registration Period: Nov 1, 2015 - Oct 31, 2019
Phone: (315) 655-5437
Fax: (315) 655-5501
Total Capacity: 98
-Infants: 16
-Toddlers: 22
-Preschool: 30
-School age: 30
Care available during non-traditional hours: No
Removed from referral list: Yes
This facility is approved to administer medications.

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202
For additional details and to view the checklist used during an inspection, please click on the Inspection ID links below. Inspection checklists are generated per inspection type and reason. Also note, that any regulatory requirement can be assessed and cited during an inspection and as a result, may not be reflected on the inspection checklist. These items would be reflected in the program's compliance history that is posted.

 Inspection History: (Inspections in the past 24 months)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Mar 2, 2020 Complaint 2020-I-SRO-023426 Violations Found
Oct 25, 2019 Monitoring 2019-I-SRO-066729 Violations Found
Oct 24, 2019 Application - Renewal 2019-I-SRO-032243 Violations Found
Sep 6, 2019 Complaint 2019-I-SRO-043927 Violations Found
Aug 21, 2019 Serious Injury/Contagious Disease 2019-I-SRO-041794 Violations Found
Jul 8, 2019 Complaint 2019-I-SRO-034410 Violations Found
Jun 27, 2019 Complaint 2019-I-SRO-033607 Violations Found
Jun 14, 2019 Fire Safety - Other 2019-I-SRO-032014 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 14, 2019 Change(s) to Site 2019-I-SRO-031343 Violations Found
Additional Inspection History

*Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site(where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
-Record/File Review
-Interviewing of Staff
-Or Other Investigative Reasons

 Compliance History
Date of Last Inspection: Mar 2, 2020 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Mar 2, 2020 418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center. Not Corrected
Mar 2, 2020 418-1.7(s) Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period. Not Corrected
Mar 2, 2020 418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Not Corrected
Mar 2, 2020 418-1.13(b)(2) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member; Not Corrected
Mar 2, 2020 418-1.13(g)(3)(i) To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and one year of experience related to caring for infants and toddlers; or Not Corrected
Oct 25, 2019 418-1.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance. Corrected
Oct 25, 2019 418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children. Corrected
Oct 25, 2019 418-1.12(w) The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made. Corrected
Oct 25, 2019 418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; Corrected
Oct 24, 2019 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Oct 24, 2019 418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work. Not Corrected
Oct 24, 2019 418-1.13(b)(1) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: a statement or summary of the applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience; Not Corrected
Oct 24, 2019 418-1.13(b)(2) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member; Corrected
Oct 24, 2019 418-1.13(g) Minimum education and experience qualifications: Not Corrected
Oct 24, 2019 418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Corrected
Sep 6, 2019 418-1.3(n) Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times. Corrected
Sep 6, 2019 418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. Corrected
Sep 6, 2019 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Aug 21, 2019 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Jul 8, 2019 418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. Corrected
Jul 8, 2019 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Jul 8, 2019 418-1.5(b) The program must submit a written Emergency Plan and Emergency Evacuation Diagram using forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent form. Primary emphasis must be placed on the safe and timely evacuation and relocation of children. The plan must account for the variety of needs of children, including those with disabilities. Corrected
Jul 8, 2019 418-1.5(b)(8) An evacuation crib or other assistive device must be available and used for children unable to evacuate on their own or without assistance. Corrected
Jul 8, 2019 418-1.15(c)(5) daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; Corrected
Jul 8, 2019 418-1.15(c)(6) children's health records, including parental consents for emergency medical treatment, child's medical statement and immunizations; any available results of lead screening; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child and the frequency of administration of such medications; and a record of their administration by child day care center staff; and a record of illnesses, injuries and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; Corrected
Jun 27, 2019 418-1.3(e) A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period. Corrected
Jun 27, 2019 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Jun 27, 2019 418-1.5(o) Clear interior or exterior glass doorways must be marked clearly to avoid accidental impact. Corrected
Jun 27, 2019 418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. Corrected
Jun 27, 2019 418-1.15(c)(5) daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; Corrected
Jun 14, 2019 418-1.15(c)(6) children's health records, including parental consents for emergency medical treatment, child's medical statement and immunizations; any available results of lead screening; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child and the frequency of administration of such medications; and a record of their administration by child day care center staff; and a record of illnesses, injuries and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; Corrected
*Violations are posted on this web site after the inspection results have been finalized in a report mailed to the provider. Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider, and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202

 Enforcement History
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The enforcement actions listed on this website only include denial, revocation or suspension of a child care program's license or registration. Fines are not shown on this website. OCFS stops referring families to the program if a program's license or registration is closed, revoked or suspended.

Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since April, 2016: Yes