Caring Hands of Yonkers, Inc.
Caring Hands of Yonkers, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 144745
30 Nevada Place Yonkers, NY 10708-5916
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-YRO-016755
Date:
04/25/2024
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
Inspection Result:
Violations found
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
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
414.3 Building and Equipment
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
414.3(b)
Y
At least one working toilet and basin per 20 children
414.3(j)(3)
Y
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Material storage leaves 18 inches of ceiling and sprinkler clearance
414.3(l)
Y
No flammable or combustible items hanging from ceiling
414.3(l)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
414.3(f)
Y
Water supply & sewage facilities are adequate
414.3(k)
Y
414.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
414.4(f)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
414.5 Safety
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
414.5(n)(1)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
414.5(c)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
N
414.6 Transportation
All drivers and vehicles meet DOT & DMV requirements
414.6(g)
Y
Children are not left unattended in a vehicle
414.6(d)
Y
Children are secured in safety seats or seat belts when in a motor vehicle
414.6(f)
Y
Children board and exit a motor vehicle only from the curb side
414.6(e)
Y
Current registration and inspection stickers on vehicle
414.6(i)
Y
Drivers must be 18 years of age and hold a current valid license for the type of vehicle used
414.6(h)
Y
No driver transporting shall operate a mobile phone or other electronic device including hands-free.
414.6(k)
Y
Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan before a child can be transported
414.6(c)
Y
Parents of a child to be transported must receive in advance, the transportation plan and any amendments
414.6(j)
Y
When transportation is provided by or arranged by program, parents must be informed of changes
414.6(b)
Y
Written parental consent for each child for transportation provided or arranged by program
414.6(a)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
414.7(a)(1)
Y
Age-appropriate activities are available
414.7(c)
Y
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
414.7(e)
Y
Children may not spend the majority of program time engaging in activities while seated or focused on a single activity or skill
414.7(d)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
414.7(c)
Y
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
414.7(h)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
414.7(h)(2)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
414.7(h)(1)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
A qualified group teacher is required for every group of children
414.8(e)
Y
A teacher must accompany children to the bathroom if it is accessible to the public or used by other groups
414.8(r)
Y
Children are only allowed to go to the bathroom independently as detailed in regulation
414.8(s)
Y
Children are released only to approved individuals
414.8(p)(1)
Y
Children released unsupervised only with written permission and under acceptable circumstances
414.8(p)(2)
Y
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
N
Electronic devices for social/entertainment purposes are not used while supervising children
414.8(n)
Y
If transportation provided program verifies that appropriate person is at childs destination
414.8(p)(3)
Y
No one under age 18 is left in sole charge of children at any time
414.8(d)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
Program requires visitors to sign in upon entry
414.8(q)(1)(i)
Y
Qualified staff is provided to fill in for absent staff member(s)
414.8(h)
Y
Visitor policy
414.8(q)(2)
Y
When children are in mixed age groups, the ratio maintained is that applicable to the youngest child present
414.8(l)(4)
Y
When director away from premises, person designated to act on director's behalf
414.8(g)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
Consumption of or being under the influence of a controlled substance is prohibited unless prescribed, taken as directed, and does not impair ability to care for children
414.11(b)(10)
Y
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
414.11(i)(11)
Y
Garbage cans cleaned as needed
414.11(i)(12)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months
414.11(f)(20)
Y
Medication is admnistered in the right dose
414.11(f)(8)(ii)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
414.11(f)(17)
Y
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are occupying the vehicle
414.11(b)(11)
Y
The correct medication is administered
414.11(f)(8)(iv)
Y
The director and teachers have knowledge of and access to childrens medical records and all emergency information
414.11(b)(12)
Y
414.14 Training
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
04/25/2024
414.5(a)
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Corrected
N
04/25/2024
414.8(a)
Children cannot be left without competent direct 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
N
Date Cited
04/25/2024
Regulation
414.5(a)
Regulation Description
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/25/2024
Regulation
414.8(a)
Regulation Description
Children cannot be left without competent direct 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.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
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: Child Care Council of Westchester
Phone: (914) 761-3456