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:
2025-I-SRO-003237
Date:
01/31/2025
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
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Hydrants are accessible and free of obstructions.
418-1.3(o)
Y
Minimum temperature maintained
418-1.3(d)
Y
NYS Fire and Building Code compliance
418-1.3(o)
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
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
418-1.5(f)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited on egress doors
418-1.5(s)(3)
Y
New or modified outside play equipment must be in accordance with CPSC guidelines
418-1.5(n)(5)
N/O
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
Cribs, mats, cots are located safely
418-1.7(r)(2)
Y
Infants have freedom of movement to crawl, stand, walk, run
418-1.7(d)
Y
Opportunities for learning and self-expression in small and large groups is provided
418-1.7(g)
Y
Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillow, heavy blanket, etc.
418-1.7(q)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
418-1.7(c)
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
Additional clothing available for children
418-1.11(i)(19)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
418-1.11(h)(1)
Y
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
418-1.11(i)(12)
Y
Medication is administered at the right time
418-1.11(f)(8)(iii)
N/O
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
418-1.11(f)(2)
N/O
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
418-1.11(i)(18)(vii)
Y
Use of pesticides in outdoor spaces is prohibited unless approved by local health dept
418-1.11(j)(5)
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?
01/31/2025
418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)
The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/31/2025
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)
Regulation Description
The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
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