Program Name: Tecias Childcare LLC    License/Registration ID: 906720


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Hardaisha M. Porter Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Rochester
Site Address: Map
344-346 North Street, Rochester, NY 14605
First Licensed/Registration Date: Jan 22, 2024
Current Registration Period: Jan 22, 2024 - Jan 21, 2028
Phone: (585) 857-6571
Fax: (585) 510-2884
Total Capacity: 43
-Infants: 6
-Toddlers: 15
-Preschool: 13
-School-Age: 9
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 11/12/2024 9:10:22 AM
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 4
-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: Rochester Regional Office
Phone: (585) 238-8531
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 Jan 22, 2024)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Mar 5, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-RRO-015170 Violations Found
Dec 16, 2024 Other 2024-I-RRO-113956 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Oct 29, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-RRO-019297 Violations Found
Oct 2, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-RRO-098364 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Sep 23, 2024 No Approved Director 2024-I-RRO-079360 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Jul 29, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-RRO-076980 Violations Found
Jul 29, 2024 No Approved Director 2024-I-RRO-076569 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Jun 25, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-RRO-052980 Violations Found
Apr 17, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-RRO-042333 Violations Found
Apr 10, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-RRO-041836 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 27, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-RRO-039986 No violations cited for this Inspection

*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 5, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Mar 5, 2025 418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center. Corrected
Mar 5, 2025 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Mar 5, 2025 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
Mar 5, 2025 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
Mar 5, 2025 418-1.7(c) Each program must provide a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment appropriate to the ages of the children and their developmental levels and interests, including children with developmental delays or disabilities, which promote the children's cognitive, educational, social, cultural, physical, emotional, language and recreational development. Corrected
Mar 5, 2025 418-1.7(m) Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface. Corrected
Mar 5, 2025 418-1.7(p) Sleeping arrangements for infants through 12 months of age require that the infant be placed flat on his or her back to sleep, unless medical information from the child's health care provider is presented to the program by the parent that shows that arrangement is inappropriate for that child. Corrected
Mar 5, 2025 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
Mar 5, 2025 418-1.8(e) A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children. Not Corrected
Mar 5, 2025 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
Mar 5, 2025 418-1.8(n) The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program. Corrected
Mar 5, 2025 418-1.11(c)(2)(i) The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented; Corrected
Mar 5, 2025 418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. Corrected
Mar 5, 2025 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
Mar 5, 2025 418-1.15(b)(13) All staff and volunteers of the child day care center must be familiar with the Office regulations and policies governing such programs, and the child care center's policies. Such regulations and policies must be readily accessible to staff and volunteers for reference purposes. Corrected
Dec 16, 2024 418-1.5(m)(1) The child day care center must have immediate access to a minimum of one landline telephone for general use and emergencies. A working mobile phone(s) is permitted for the purpose of promoting children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program, but its use does not remove the requirement for a designated on-site landline telephone. Corrected
Oct 29, 2024 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Oct 29, 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
Oct 29, 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 29, 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 29, 2024 418-1.8(n) The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program. Corrected
Oct 2, 2024 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
Sep 23, 2024 418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. Corrected
Sep 23, 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
Sep 23, 2024 418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: Corrected
Jul 29, 2024 418-1.11(c)(2)(iv) the advance arrangements for the care of any child who has or develops symptoms of illness or is injured, including notifying the child's parent; Corrected
Jul 29, 2024 418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: Corrected
Jun 25, 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
Apr 17, 2024 418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups. Corrected
Apr 17, 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
Apr 17, 2024 418-1.15(b)(11)(i) In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any proposed change in director; 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: Rochester Regional Office
Phone: (585) 238-8531

 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 May, 2020: None