Program Name: Herkimer Reformed Church    License/Registration ID: 171674


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Jane K. Guzewich Contact Title: Director
Program Type: School-Age Child Care Status: Open
School District: Herkimer
Site Address: Map
102 Church Street, Herkimer, NY 13350
First Licensed/Registration Date: Oct 20, 2004
Current Registration Period: Oct 20, 2022 - Oct 19, 2026
Phone: (315) 219-2775
Fax:
Total Capacity: 40 School-Aged Children
 
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 2/12/2025 5:02:56 PM
0 Preschool aged
0 School-Aged children

*Important Note: This self reported information on open child care slots can quickly change.


Please contact this program for the most current openings.


Care available during non-traditional hours: No
Removed from referral list: No

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  
May 7, 2025 Fire Safety - Other 2025-I-SRO-037620 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Outside of Program Operating Hours
May 7, 2025 Monitoring 2024-I-SRO-115748 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 31, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-SRO-003312 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 18, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-SRO-002991 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 13, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-SRO-002563 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 6, 2023 Application - Renewal 2022-I-SRO-023904 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: May 7, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
May 7, 2025 414.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. Not Corrected
May 7, 2025 414.4(e) All fire suppression equipment and systems must be tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. Not Corrected
May 7, 2025 414.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. Not Corrected
May 7, 2025 414.5(b)(5) The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents. Not Corrected
May 7, 2025 414.5(n)(2) Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location. Not Corrected
May 7, 2025 414.15(c)(31) 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: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; Not Corrected
Nov 6, 2023 414.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire and safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately. Corrected
Nov 6, 2023 414.5(b)(2) The Emergency Evacuation Diagram, as approved by the Office, must be posted in a conspicuous place in every room used by the school age child care program. Corrected
Nov 6, 2023 414.5(b)(5) The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents. Corrected
Nov 6, 2023 414.11(b)(4) The medical statement must give satisfactory evidence that the individual is physically fit to provide child day care and has no diagnosed psychiatric or emotional disorder which would preclude such individual from providing child day care. Corrected
Nov 6, 2023 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
Nov 6, 2023 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; Corrected
Nov 6, 2023 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
*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
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 June, 2020: None