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Program Name: Right At School, LLC License/Registration ID: 891407

Program Overview

Contact Name: Elijah D. Chung Lewis

Contact Title: Acting Director

Program Type: School-Age Child Care

Status: Pending Revocation <

Apr 28, 2025 <

School District: Utica

Site Address:

33 Oxford Road, Robert L Bradley Elementary, New Hartford, NY 13413

First Licensed/Registration Date: Jan 31, 2023
Current Registration Period: Feb 1, 2023 - Jan 31, 2027

Phone: (315) 828-9350
Fax:

Total Capacity:	30 School-Aged Children

*Open Child Care Slots:**

* Important Note: This child care provider has not provided enrollment information for posting on the OCFS website.

To learn about current openings, please contact the program directly.

Care available during non-traditional hours: No

Removed from referral list: Yes

This program is located in a school.

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact

Office: Neighborhood Center of Utica, Inc.
Phone: (315) 732-4871

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)

This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the violation.

Date

Inspection Type

Inspection ID

Inspection Result

Jun 12, 2025

Documentation Review

2025-I-SRO-045977

Violations Found

Regulation	Description	Compliance Status
413.4(a)	The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:	Not Corrected
413.4(d)(5)	A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.	Not Corrected
414.13(b)(2)	School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be 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 school-age child care program staff member;	Not Corrected
414.14(c)	Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:	Not Corrected
414.15(c)(4)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the program;	Not Corrected
414.15(c)(12)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;	Not Corrected

May 15, 2025

Monitoring

2025-I-SRO-040561

Violations Found

Regulation	Description	Compliance Status
413.4(a)	The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:	Corrected
413.4(d)(5)	A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.	Corrected
414.11(a)(1)	The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.	Corrected
414.11(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.	Corrected
414.14(c)	Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:	Not Corrected
414.14(k)	All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.	Corrected
414.15(c)(4)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the program;	Not Corrected
414.15(c)(6)	The program must maintain on file at the program, 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; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;	Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

Monitoring

2025-I-SRO-033139

Violations Found

Regulation	Description	Compliance Status
413.3(g)(3)(i)	The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.	Corrected
414.5(z)	Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.	Corrected
414.11(a)(1)	The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.	Corrected
414.11(b)(1)	Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:	Corrected
414.11(b)(6)	The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.	Corrected
414.11(c)(1)	The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:	Corrected
414.11(c)(2)(x)	guidelines and procedures to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis that comply with the anaphylactic policy for child day care providers jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health; and	Corrected
414.13(b)(1)	School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;	Corrected
414.13(b)(2)	School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be 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 school-age child care program staff member;	Not Corrected
414.13(b)(4)	School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;	Corrected
414.13(g)	The minimum education and experience qualifications for staff are as follows:	Corrected
414.14(b)	Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.	Corrected
414.14(c)	Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:	Not Corrected
414.14(k)	All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.	Corrected
414.15(b)(29)(iv)	Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a school age child care program; and	Corrected
414.15(c)(4)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the program;	Not Corrected
414.15(c)(6)	The program must maintain on file at the program, 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; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;	Corrected
414.15(c)(11)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;	Not Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

Monitoring

2025-I-SRO-030165

Violations Found

Regulation	Description	Compliance Status
413.3(g)(3)(i)	The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.	Corrected
414.11(a)(1)	The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.	Corrected
414.11(b)(1)	Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:	Corrected
414.11(b)(6)	The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.	Corrected
414.11(b)(12)	The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's individual health records and all emergency information.	Corrected
414.11(c)(2)(x)	guidelines and procedures to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis that comply with the anaphylactic policy for child day care providers jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health; and	Corrected
414.13(b)	School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following:	Corrected
414.13(f)	In school-age child care programs with a registered capacity of 45 or more children enrolled, the administrative/fiscal management functions and program supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or an assistant teacher.	Corrected
414.13(g)	The minimum education and experience qualifications for staff are as follows:	Corrected
414.14(b)	Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.	Corrected
414.14(c)	Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:	Not Corrected
414.14(k)	All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.	Corrected
414.15(b)(29)(iv)	Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a school age child care program; and	Corrected
414.15(c)(3)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents' names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;	Corrected
414.15(c)(4)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the program;	Not Corrected
414.15(c)(6)	The program must maintain on file at the program, 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; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;	Corrected
414.15(c)(11)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;	Not Corrected
414.15(d)	A school age child care program located in a public school building currently used for an elementary, middle or secondary public education program approved or inspected by the State Education Department is exempt from the requirements set forth in sections 414.15(b)(29)(ii-v), and 414.15(c)(29-34). Such program must maintain on file copies of the current certificate of occupancy issued by the State Education Department. If a program is not issued a certificate of occupancy, the appropriate local equivalent, acceptable to the State Education Department, must be maintained on file.	Corrected

Feb 10, 2025

Mid-Point

2025-I-SRO-021898

Violations Found

Regulation	Description	Compliance Status
413.3(g)(3)(i)	The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.	Corrected
414.4(b)(1)	Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.	Corrected
414.8(e)	A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.	Corrected
414.13(b)	School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following:	Corrected
414.14(c)	Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:	Not Corrected
414.14(k)	All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.	Corrected
414.15(b)(29)(iv)	Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a school age child care program; and	Corrected
414.15(c)(3)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents' names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;	Corrected
414.15(c)(4)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the program;	Not Corrected
414.15(c)(6)	The program must maintain on file at the program, 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; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;	Corrected
414.15(c)(12)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;	Corrected
414.15(d)	A school age child care program located in a public school building currently used for an elementary, middle or secondary public education program approved or inspected by the State Education Department is exempt from the requirements set forth in sections 414.15(b)(29)(ii-v), and 414.15(c)(29-34). Such program must maintain on file copies of the current certificate of occupancy issued by the State Education Department. If a program is not issued a certificate of occupancy, the appropriate local equivalent, acceptable to the State Education Department, must be maintained on file.	Corrected

Jan 29, 2025

Documentation Review

2025-I-SRO-021830

Violations Found

Inspection Conducted Off-Site

Regulation	Description	Compliance Status
414.11(a)(1)	The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.	Corrected
414.11(b)(1)	Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:	Corrected
414.11(b)(6)	The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.	Corrected
414.11(c)(2)(x)	guidelines and procedures to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis that comply with the anaphylactic policy for child day care providers jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health; and	Corrected
414.13(f)	In school-age child care programs with a registered capacity of 45 or more children enrolled, the administrative/fiscal management functions and program supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or an assistant teacher.	Corrected
414.13(g)	The minimum education and experience qualifications for staff are as follows:	Corrected
414.14(b)	Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.	Corrected
414.14(b)(1)	Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.	Corrected
414.15(c)(3)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents' names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;	Corrected
414.15(c)(4)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the program;	Not Corrected
414.15(c)(6)	The program must maintain on file at the program, 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; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;	Corrected
414.15(c)(11)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;	Not Corrected

Jan 23, 2025

Annual Unannounced

2025-I-SRO-013733

Violations Found

Dec 18, 2024

Monitoring

2024-I-SRO-114369

Violations Found

Regulation	Description	Compliance Status
414.8(e)	A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.	Corrected
414.11(b)(7)	After the initial medical statement, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the staff person's or volunteer's health care provider or at the start of new employment.	Corrected
414.14(k)	All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.	Corrected
414.15(c)(12)	The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;	Corrected

Nov 20, 2024

Monitoring

2024-I-SRO-108818

Violations Found

Oct 16, 2024

Monitoring

2024-I-SRO-101300

Violations Found

Sep 26, 2024

Monitoring

2024-I-SRO-096944

No violations cited for this Inspection

Jun 3, 2024

Monitoring

2024-I-SRO-049980

No violations cited for this Inspection

Mar 25, 2024

Annual Unannounced

2024-I-SRO-014414

No violations cited for this Inspection

Nov 8, 2023

No Approved Director

2023-I-SRO-040487

Violations Found

Inspection Conducted Off-Site

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

This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the violation.
Date of Last Inspection: Jun 12, 2025	Currently uncorrected violations: Yes

Date

Regulation

Description

Compliance Status as of last inspection

Jun 12, 2025

413.4(a)

The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:

Not Corrected

Jun 12, 2025

413.4(d)(5)

A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

Not Corrected

Jun 12, 2025

414.13(b)(2)

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be 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 school-age child care program staff member;

Not Corrected

Jun 12, 2025

414.14(c)

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Not Corrected

Jun 12, 2025

414.15(c)(4)

Not Corrected

Jun 12, 2025

414.15(c)(12)

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Not Corrected

May 15, 2025

413.4(a)

Corrected

May 15, 2025

413.4(d)(5)

Corrected

May 15, 2025

414.11(a)(1)

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Corrected

May 15, 2025

414.11(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.

Corrected

May 15, 2025

414.14(c)

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Not Corrected

May 15, 2025

414.14(k)

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Corrected

May 15, 2025

414.15(c)(4)

Not Corrected

May 15, 2025

414.15(c)(6)

The program must maintain on file at the program, 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; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

413.3(g)(3)(i)

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.5(z)

Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.11(a)(1)

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.11(b)(1)

Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.11(b)(6)

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.11(c)(1)

The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.11(c)(2)(x)

guidelines and procedures to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis that comply with the anaphylactic policy for child day care providers jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health; and

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.13(b)(1)

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.13(b)(2)

Not Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.13(b)(4)

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.13(g)

The minimum education and experience qualifications for staff are as follows:

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.14(b)

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.14(c)

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Not Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.14(k)

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.15(b)(29)(iv)

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a school age child care program; and

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.15(c)(4)

Not Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.15(c)(6)

Corrected

Apr 11, 2025

414.15(c)(11)

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Not Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

413.3(g)(3)(i)

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.11(a)(1)

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.11(b)(1)

Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.11(b)(6)

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.11(b)(12)

The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's individual health records and all emergency information.

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.11(c)(2)(x)

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.13(b)

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.13(f)

In school-age child care programs with a registered capacity of 45 or more children enrolled, the administrative/fiscal management functions and program supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or an assistant teacher.

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.13(g)

The minimum education and experience qualifications for staff are as follows:

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.14(b)

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.14(c)

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Not Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.14(k)

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.15(b)(29)(iv)

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.15(c)(3)

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents' names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.15(c)(4)

Not Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.15(c)(6)

Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.15(c)(11)

Not Corrected

Mar 21, 2025

414.15(d)

A school age child care program located in a public school building currently used for an elementary, middle or secondary public education program approved or inspected by the State Education Department is exempt from the requirements set forth in sections 414.15(b)(29)(ii-v), and 414.15(c)(29-34). Such program must maintain on file copies of the current certificate of occupancy issued by the State Education Department. If a program is not issued a certificate of occupancy, the appropriate local equivalent, acceptable to the State Education Department, must be maintained on file.

Corrected

Feb 10, 2025

413.3(g)(3)(i)

Corrected

Feb 10, 2025

414.4(b)(1)

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Corrected

Feb 10, 2025

414.8(e)

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Corrected

Feb 10, 2025

414.13(b)

Corrected

Feb 10, 2025

414.14(c)

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Not Corrected

Feb 10, 2025

414.14(k)

Corrected

Feb 10, 2025

414.15(b)(29)(iv)

Corrected

Feb 10, 2025

414.15(c)(3)

Corrected

Feb 10, 2025

414.15(c)(4)

Not Corrected

Feb 10, 2025

414.15(c)(6)

Corrected

Feb 10, 2025

414.15(c)(12)

Corrected

Feb 10, 2025

414.15(d)

Corrected

Jan 29, 2025

414.11(a)(1)

The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

Corrected

Jan 29, 2025

414.11(b)(1)

Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Corrected

Jan 29, 2025

414.11(b)(6)

Corrected

Jan 29, 2025

414.11(c)(2)(x)

Corrected

Jan 29, 2025

414.13(f)

Corrected

Jan 29, 2025

414.13(g)

The minimum education and experience qualifications for staff are as follows:

Corrected

Jan 29, 2025

414.14(b)

Corrected

Jan 29, 2025

414.14(b)(1)

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Corrected

Jan 29, 2025

414.15(c)(3)

Corrected

Jan 29, 2025

414.15(c)(4)

Not Corrected

Jan 29, 2025

414.15(c)(6)

Corrected

Jan 29, 2025

414.15(c)(11)

Not Corrected

Jan 23, 2025

414.8(e)

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Corrected

Jan 23, 2025

414.14(k)

Corrected

Dec 18, 2024

414.8(e)

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Corrected

Dec 18, 2024

414.11(b)(7)

After the initial medical statement, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the staff person's or volunteer's health care provider or at the start of new employment.

Corrected

Dec 18, 2024

414.14(k)

Corrected

Dec 18, 2024

414.15(c)(12)

Corrected

Nov 20, 2024

414.8(e)

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Corrected

Nov 20, 2024

414.14(k)

Corrected

Nov 20, 2024

414.15(c)(12)

Corrected

Oct 16, 2024

414.8(e)

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Corrected

Oct 16, 2024

414.14(k)

Corrected

Nov 8, 2023

414.15(b)(23)

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

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: Neighborhood Center of Utica, Inc.
Phone: (315) 732-4871

Enforcement History

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services uses a range of tools to help bring child care programs into compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

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 July, 2020: Yes