Program Name: Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC    License/Registration ID: 867525


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Danashia C. Trice Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: North Merrick
Site Address: Map
1430 Jerusalem Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566
First Licensed/Registration Date: Sep 7, 2020
Current Registration Period: Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 6, 2028
Phone: (516) 280-2265
Fax:
Total Capacity: 44
-Infants: 8
-Toddlers: 10
-Preschool: 26
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:

* Important Note: This child care provider has not provided enrollment information for posting on the OCFS website.


To learn about current openings, please contact the program directly.


Care available during non-traditional hours: Yes
Removed from referral list: No
This facility has Non-Patient Specific Auto Injectors.

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560
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 24, 2025 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2025-I-LIRO-035153 No violations cited for this Inspection
Feb 7, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-LIRO-011895 Violations Found
Jan 6, 2025 Documentation Review 2025-I-LIRO-017541 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Oct 10, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-LIRO-101816 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 6, 2024 Application - Renewal 2024-I-LIRO-102215 Violations Found
Apr 16, 2024 Monitoring 2023-I-LIRO-050546 Violations Found
Mar 25, 2024 Other 2024-I-LIRO-039565 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Jan 24, 2024 Other 2024-I-LIRO-019721 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Jan 12, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-LIRO-012313 Violations Found
Jun 23, 2023 Self Reported Serious Incident 2023-I-LIRO-033938 Violations Found
Jun 20, 2023 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2023-I-LIRO-032972 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 24, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Feb 7, 2025 418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. Corrected
Feb 7, 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. Corrected
Jan 6, 2025 418-1.13(d) Each center must have a staff person who meets the qualifications set forth in section 418-1.13(g)(1) to perform supervision functions for that center. Corrected
Jan 6, 2025 418-1.13(k)(1) All staff with plans of study, including plans of study permitted through a waiver request, must submit their approved plan and supporting enrollment documentation as directed by the Office. Corrected
Sep 6, 2024 418-1.2(e)(7) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: documentation from the local health office or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been inspected and approved within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal; Corrected
Sep 6, 2024 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
Sep 6, 2024 418-1.13(a) Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center. Corrected
Sep 6, 2024 418-1.13(k)(1) All staff with plans of study, including plans of study permitted through a waiver request, must submit their approved plan and supporting enrollment documentation as directed by the Office. Corrected
Sep 6, 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
Sep 6, 2024 418-1.15(c)(11) 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: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart; Corrected
Sep 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
Apr 16, 2024 418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment. Corrected
Apr 16, 2024 418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work. Corrected
Jan 12, 2024 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
Jun 23, 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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560

 Enforcement History
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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