Program Name: Carter and Company Childcare Center    License/Registration ID: 891527


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Gabriella E. Dipini Contact Title: Acting Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Clinton
Site Address: Map
7829 State Route 5, Clinton, NY 13323
First Licensed/Registration Date: Jun 23, 2023
Current Registration Period: Jun 23, 2023 - Jun 22, 2027
Phone: (315) 534-5515
Fax:
Total Capacity: 31
-Infants: 8
-Toddlers: 12
-Preschool: 11
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 8/3/2023 1:56:54 PM
-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: 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: 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 since Jun 23, 2023)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Feb 13, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-SRO-013744 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jan 27, 2025 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2025-I-SRO-020786 Violations Found
Jan 15, 2025 No Approved Director 2025-I-SRO-018742 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Oct 9, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-SRO-083713 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 5, 2024 No Approved Director 2024-I-SRO-078104 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Jun 28, 2024 No Approved Director 2023-I-SRO-055936 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
May 15, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-SRO-046973 Violations Found
Mar 18, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-SRO-014428 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 12, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-SRO-034241 Violations Found
Oct 6, 2023 Fire Safety - Other 2023-I-SRO-047285 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 6, 2023 Expansion 2023-I-SRO-046634 Violations Found

*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: Feb 13, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Jan 27, 2025 418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. Corrected
Jan 27, 2025 418-1.5(n)(2) Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location. Corrected
Jan 27, 2025 418-1.15(c)(31) 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 service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; Not Corrected
Jan 27, 2025 418-1.15(c)(32) 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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; Not Corrected
Jan 27, 2025 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; Not Corrected
Jun 28, 2024 413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office. Corrected
Jun 28, 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
Jun 28, 2024 418-1.8(l)(8) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation. Corrected
May 15, 2024 418-1.8(l)(4)(i) A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required. Corrected
May 15, 2024 418-1.8(l)(5) In consideration of a child's developmental readiness, appropriateness of the classroom environment, the level of care the child requires and the needs of the other children in care, the center may move a toddler to the next age group when that child is within three months of their third birthday. Corrected
Dec 12, 2023 418-1.8(l)(8) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation. Corrected
Dec 12, 2023 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
Dec 12, 2023 418-1.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours. Corrected
Oct 6, 2023 418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time. Corrected
Oct 6, 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
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 April, 2020: None