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: Open
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, 2023 - Oct 31, 2027
Phone: (315) 655-5437
Fax: (315) 655-5501
Total Capacity: 98
-Infants: 16
-Toddlers: 22
-Preschool: 30
-School-Age: 30
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 7/26/2023 11:33:51 AM
-Infants: 1
-Toddlers: 3
-Preschool: 4
-School-Age: 2

*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
This facility is approved to administer medications.
This facility has Non-Patient Specific Auto Injectors.

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  
Apr 4, 2025 Complaint (Substantiated) 2025-I-SRO-031664 Violations Found
Mar 20, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-SRO-001591 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 29, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-SRO-103225 Violations Found
Oct 21, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-SRO-102340 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 17, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-SRO-051390 Violations Found
Jan 17, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-SRO-017677 Violations Found
Jan 17, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-SRO-001182 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 16, 2023 Application - Renewal 2023-I-SRO-033363 Violations Found
Aug 28, 2023 Complaint (Substantiated) 2023-I-SRO-041373 Violations Found
Jul 26, 2023 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2023-I-SRO-038715 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 24, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-SRO-000613 No violations cited for this Inspection
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: Apr 4, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.3(l)(4) The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately. Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 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. Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.5(n) Materials and play equipment. Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.5(o) Clear interior or exterior glass doorways must be marked clearly to avoid accidental impact. Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 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
Apr 4, 2025 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. Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee 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: Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.11(h)(5)(i) A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child; Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.11(i)(18)(v) When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible. Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.15(b)(8)(i) The parent of a child receiving care must have: unlimited and on demand access to such child; Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; Not Corrected
Apr 4, 2025 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; Not Corrected
Oct 29, 2024 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. Corrected
Jun 17, 2024 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
Jun 17, 2024 418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; Corrected
Jan 17, 2024 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
Jan 17, 2024 418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. Corrected
Jan 17, 2024 418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits. Corrected
Jan 17, 2024 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 16, 2023 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Oct 16, 2023 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
Aug 28, 2023 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. 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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Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since May, 2020: Yes