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-034062
Date:
04/24/2025
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
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)
Y
NYS Fire and Building Code compliance
418-1.3(o)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
418-1.3(g)
Y
Separate area for sick children to rest
418-1.3(r)
Y
Shower or tub available for overnight care
418-1.3(m)
N/A
Water supply & sewage facilities are adequate
418-1.3(n)
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
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
418-1.5(b)(2)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
418-1.5(n)(1)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
Y
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
418-1.5(l)(7)
N/A
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
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
418-1.5(b)(4)
N
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Room arranged to accommodate active and quiet play, and interaction with peers
418-1.7(x)
Y
Toddlers have large motor and fine motor activities available
418-1.7(a)(1)
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
Children's immunizations are current
418-1.11(a)(3)
N/O
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
418-1.11(b)(9)
Y
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
418-1.11(i)(12)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily
418-1.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication administration only with written instructions for each medication for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
418-1.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
418-1.11(c)(1)
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)
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?
04/24/2025
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
N
04/24/2025
418-1.15(c)(6)
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
04/24/2025
Regulation
418-1.5(b)(4)
Regulation Description
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.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/24/2025
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(6)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
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