Alternatives for Children
Alternatives for Children
License/Registration ID: 139887
14 Research Way East Setauket, NY 11733
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This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-LIRO-103267
Date:
09/24/2025
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
Inspection Result:
No violations cited for this inspection
Compliance Status:
Y-Compliant, N-Noncompliant, N/O-Not Observed, N/A-Not Applicable, P/V-Prior Violation
Reg
Compliance Status
413.3 Enforcement of Regulations
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/A
Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed
418-1.3(o)
Y
For infants, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for a crib for each child included in the capacity of the room
418-1.3(q)(1)
N/A
For toddlers, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for cribs, cots or mats for one third of the maximum capacity of the classroom
418-1.3(q)(2)
N/A
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
Y
Space provided so childrens personal items are stored separately
418-1.3(s)
Y
418-1.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
418-1.4(f)
Y
Evacuation drills conducted monthly
418-1.4(b)(1)
Y
418-1.5 Safety
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
418-1.5(b)(5)
Y
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
418-1.5(o)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
Y
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No spa pools, fill-and-drain pools or hot tubs are used
418-1.5(g)
Y
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
418-1.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than 2 steps have barriers to prevent falling
418-1.5(e)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
418-1.5(m)(2)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
418-1.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
418-1.5(b)(4)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
418-1.7(h)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
418-1.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Children's immunizations are current
418-1.11(a)(3)
N/O
Health checks of each child conducted daily
418-1.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
N/O
No dampness, odors, or accumulated trash on premises
418-1.11(i)(8)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
418-1.11(i)(18)(vii)
Y
418-1.14 Training
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
418-1.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
418-1.14(b)
N/O
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
418-1.14(b)
N/O
418-1.15 Management and Administration
Attendance records are current and accurate
418-1.15(c)(5)
Y
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(a)(4)
Y
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:
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560