Program Name: P.E.A.C.E., Inc. Merrick School Head Start Program    License/Registration ID: 40023


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Lynette D. Durkin Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Syracuse
Site Address: Map
175 Hudson St., Syracuse, NY 13204-4113
First Licensed/Registration Date: May 1, 1991
Current Registration Period: May 1, 2023 - Apr 30, 2027 		Phone: (315) 470-3349
Fax: (315) 474-6863
Total Capacity: 192
-Infants: 16
-Toddlers: 16
-Preschool: 160
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 3/7/2025 9:53:00 AM
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 0
-School-Age: 0

*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  
Mar 3, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-SRO-001669 No violations cited for this Inspection
Feb 11, 2025 Documentation Review 2025-I-SRO-023237 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Dec 20, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-SRO-115082 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Dec 9, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-SRO-112682 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 9, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-SRO-107987 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 6, 2024 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2024-I-SRO-112846 Violations Found
Dec 5, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-SRO-112019 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Nov 4, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-SRO-105268 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Oct 22, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-SRO-102523 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Oct 21, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-SRO-102517 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Oct 18, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-SRO-101210 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 18, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-SRO-090283 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Aug 13, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-SRO-079441 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Jul 18, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-SRO-073827 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 14, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-SRO-046714 Violations Found
May 3, 2024 Serious Injury 2024-I-SRO-044999 Violations Found
Apr 2, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-SRO-040569 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Outside of Program Operating Hours
Mar 20, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-SRO-038257 Violations Found
Mar 20, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-SRO-001263 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 5, 2024 Allergy/Anaphylactic 2024-I-SRO-036759 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Dec 22, 2023 Documentation Review 2023-I-SRO-055894 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Nov 8, 2023 Self Reported Serious Incident 2023-I-SRO-050269 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 23, 2023 Serious Injury 2023-I-SRO-032285 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 24, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-SRO-034991 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: Apr 1, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Dec 6, 2024 418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. Corrected
Dec 6, 2024 418-1.15(c)(33) 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; Corrected
May 14, 2024 418-1.12(an) Staff must take steps to prevent a child's exposure to the foods to which the child is allergic. Corrected
May 14, 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
May 3, 2024 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
May 3, 2024 418-1.11(f)(19) Day care programs must comply with all Federal and State requirements for the storage and disposal of all types of medications, including controlled substances. Corrected
May 3, 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
Mar 20, 2024 418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury, Corrected
May 24, 2023 418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart. 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 May, 2020: Yes