Opitz, Karen
Opitz, Karen
License/Registration ID: 21553
6461 Trenton Rd. Utica, NY 13502
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-SRO-001299
Date:
02/24/2025
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
417.3 Building and Equipment
Lighting and ventilation appropriate
417.3(b)
Y
417.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
417.4(h)(4)
N
417.5 Safety
All cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard
417.5(k)
Y
All required vaccines for pets are current
417.5(l)(3)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
Notice given in approved format to Office & parents of the presence of firearms, shotguns or rifles
417.5(x)(5)
Y
Phones do not have call blocking
417.5(m)(6)
Y
Play equipment must be in good repair and in a safe location
417.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
N
Posting of 911 and Poison Control number 1-800-222-1222
417.5(m)(5)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
417.5(b)(7)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillows, heavy blankets, etc. unless medically approved
417.7(n)
Y
417.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
417.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
417.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
417.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
417.8(j)(2)
Y
417.11 Health and Infection Control
Children must be adequately cleaned after diaper changes
417.11(i)(3)
Y
Childrens immunizations are current
417.11(a)(3)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
417.11(i)(10)
Y
Diapers are immediately and properly disposed of
417.11(i)(12)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
417.11(h)(1)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly
417.11(i)(24)
Y
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
417.11(i)(26)
N/O
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
417.11(i)(27)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily and recorded as described in health care plan
417.11(c)(2)(i)
N/O
Individual drinking cups are provided and not shared
417.11(i)(29)
Y
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are being transported
417.11(b)(11)
Y
417.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
417.14(m)
Y
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 417.14(f).
417.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
417.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
417.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
417.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
417.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
417.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
417.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/24/2025
417.4(h)(4)
All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
Corrected
N
02/24/2025
417.5(j)
All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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
02/24/2025
417.11(c)(2)(ii)
The health care plan must describe the following: how a record of each child's illnesses, injuries and signs of suspected abuse or maltreatment will be maintained;
Corrected
Y
02/24/2025
417.11(i)(22)
The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
Corrected
N
02/24/2025
417.15(c)(1)
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 417.4 and 417.5 of this Part;
Corrected
N
02/24/2025
417.15(c)(5)
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
Y
02/24/2025
417.15(c)(13)
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
02/24/2025
Regulation
417.4(h)(4)
Regulation Description
All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/24/2025
Regulation
417.5(j)
Regulation Description
All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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
02/24/2025
Regulation
417.11(c)(2)(ii)
Regulation Description
The health care plan must describe the following: how a record of each child's illnesses, injuries and signs of suspected abuse or maltreatment will be maintained;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
02/24/2025
Regulation
417.11(i)(22)
Regulation Description
The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/24/2025
Regulation
417.15(c)(1)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 417.4 and 417.5 of this Part;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/24/2025
Regulation
417.15(c)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
02/24/2025
Regulation
417.15(c)(13)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
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: Neighborhood Center of Utica, Inc.
Phone: (315) 732-4871