Program Name: The Rippleton Center    License/Registration ID: 861479


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Audra S. Schmidtka Contact Title: Acting Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Closed Dec 12, 2024
School District: Cazenovia
Site Address: Map
3360 Thompson Road, Cazenovia, NY 13035
First Licensed/Registration Date: Mar 6, 2020
Current Registration Period: Mar 6, 2020 - Mar 5, 2024 		Phone: (315) 256-8151
Fax:
Total Capacity: 98
-Infants: 8
-Toddlers: 24
-Preschool: 46
-School-Age: 20
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 11/19/2024 1:31:08 PM
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 10
-School-Age: 5

*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  
Oct 16, 2024 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2024-I-SRO-101422 Violations Found
Feb 15, 2024 Application - Renewal 2023-I-SRO-048629 Violations Found
Jun 8, 2023 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2023-I-SRO-032266 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 24, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-SRO-012563 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: Oct 16, 2024 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Oct 16, 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
Oct 16, 2024 418-1.5(p) Glass in outside windows less than 32 inches above the floor level must be of safety grade or otherwise protected by use of barriers to avoid accidental impact. Corrected
Feb 15, 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
Feb 15, 2024 418-1.14(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
Feb 15, 2024 418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. Corrected
May 24, 2023 418-1.7(q) Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider. 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