Program Name: Racker    License/Registration ID: 596161


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Brian W. Rozewski Contact Title: Acting Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Ithaca
Site Address: Map
3226 Wilkins Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
First Licensed/Registration Date: Jul 5, 2012
Current Registration Period: Jul 5, 2022 - Jul 4, 2026
Phone: (607) 272-5891
Fax: (607) 272-0188
Total Capacity: 104
-Infants: 8
-Toddlers: 24
-Preschool: 72
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 5/14/2025 12:57:50 PM
-Infants: 1
-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 12, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-SRO-006656 Violations Found
Dec 9, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-SRO-111965 Violations Found
Nov 18, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-SRO-108985 Violations Found
Nov 18, 2024 Change(s) to Site 2024-I-SRO-105301 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 10, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-SRO-100066 Violations Found
Sep 27, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-SRO-096830 No New Violations
Aug 6, 2024 Serious Injury 2024-I-SRO-078174 Violations Found
Jun 14, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-SRO-006582 Violations Found
Mar 22, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-SRO-039238 Violations Found
Jan 5, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-SRO-019122 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jan 4, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2023-I-SRO-055941 Violations Found
Dec 7, 2023 Complaint (Substantiated) 2023-I-SRO-053658 Violations Found
Aug 28, 2023 Change(s) to Site 2023-I-SRO-045673 Violations Found
Aug 18, 2023 Complaint (Substantiated) 2023-I-SRO-040276 Violations Found
Jul 26, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-SRO-006460 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 12, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Mar 12, 2025 418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name. Corrected
Mar 12, 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; Corrected
Dec 9, 2024 418-1.3(c) Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children. Corrected
Dec 9, 2024 418-1.5(w) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children. Corrected
Dec 9, 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
Nov 18, 2024 418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions 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. Corrected
Nov 18, 2024 418-1.5(t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws. Corrected
Oct 10, 2024 418-1.3(d) A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children. Corrected
Oct 10, 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
Oct 10, 2024 418-1.8(c) The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities. Corrected
Oct 10, 2024 418-1.8(g) Whenever the child day care center is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person designated to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies. Corrected
Oct 10, 2024 418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care. Corrected
Oct 10, 2024 418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children; Corrected
Oct 10, 2024 418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups. Corrected
Oct 10, 2024 418-1.15(a)(1)(ii) Each child day care center must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations. Corrected
Oct 10, 2024 418-1.15(b)(12)(iv) The child day care center must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the center out of compliance with applicable regulations; Corrected
Aug 6, 2024 418-1.7(w) Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play. Corrected
Aug 6, 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
Jun 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
Mar 22, 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
Mar 22, 2024 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) 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 incident, Corrected
Jan 4, 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
Jan 4, 2024 418-1.12(aj) Children may not be placed in the crib with a bottle, food or drink. Corrected
Jan 4, 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
Dec 7, 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
Dec 7, 2023 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
Aug 28, 2023 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
Aug 18, 2023 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
Aug 18, 2023 418-1.9(j) Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like. Corrected
Jul 26, 2023 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
*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: None