Hand In Hand Early Childhood Center
Hand In Hand Early Childhood Center
License/Registration ID: 159141
5780 Brookside Circle Lowville, NY 13367
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-SRO-002913
Date:
04/12/2024
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
418-1.3(k)
Y
At least one wash basin per 15 children including infants
418-1.3(l)(3)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
Y
Minimum temperature maintained
418-1.3(d)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
418-1.3(g)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping, eating areas
418-1.3(l)(1)
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
418-1.5 Safety
Closet doors accessible to children must be openable from the inside
418-1.5(s)(1)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Infants have freedom of movement to crawl, stand, walk, run
418-1.7(d)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
Y
No one under age 18 is left in sole charge of children at any time
418-1.11(c)(2)(vii)(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
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water between uses
418-1.11(i)(15)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(7)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
418-1.11(f)(1)
N/O
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
N/O
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
418-1.11(f)(9)(ii)
N/O
Medication is administered at the right time
418-1.11(f)(8)(iii)
N/O
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are occupying the vehicle
418-1.11(b)(11)
Y
Staff wash their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(1)
Y
Thermometers and toys washed and disinfected as appropriate
418-1.11(i)(13)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
418-1.11(h)(1)(ii)
Y
418-1.14 Training
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).
418-1.14(c)(2)
Y
*
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)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
418-1.14(b)
Y
418-1.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(a)(4)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
04/12/2024
418-1.3(o)(2)
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Corrected
N
04/12/2024
418-1.4(f)(2)
All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Corrected
N
04/12/2024
418-1.5(b)(2)
The Emergency Evacuation Diagram, as approved by the Office, must be posted in a conspicuous place in every room.
Corrected
N
04/12/2024
418-1.5(n)(1)
Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.
Corrected
N
04/12/2024
418-1.5(w)
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected
N
04/12/2024
418-1.11(c)(1)
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Corrected
N
04/12/2024
418-1.11(f)(21)
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
04/12/2024
Regulation
418-1.3(o)(2)
Regulation Description
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/12/2024
Regulation
418-1.4(f)(2)
Regulation Description
All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/12/2024
Regulation
418-1.5(b)(2)
Regulation Description
The Emergency Evacuation Diagram, as approved by the Office, must be posted in a conspicuous place in every room.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/12/2024
Regulation
418-1.5(n)(1)
Regulation Description
Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/12/2024
Regulation
418-1.5(w)
Regulation Description
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/12/2024
Regulation
418-1.11(c)(1)
Regulation Description
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/12/2024
Regulation
418-1.11(f)(21)
Regulation Description
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202