Opitz, Karen
Opitz, Karen
License/Registration ID: 21553
6461 Trenton Rd. Utica, NY 13502
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-SRO-058829
Date:
06/17/2026
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
417.3 Building and Equipment
Adequate light in sleeping rooms for supervision and safe egress
417.3(c)
Y
Bathroom available not more than one floor away
417.3(l)
Y
Cribs must be in compliance with CPSC
417.3(f)
N/A
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)
Y
417.5 Safety
All cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard
417.5(k)
Y
Fireplaces, wood stoves, gas heaters, etc have adequately secured barriers to prevent access
417.5(f)(2)
N/A
*
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
Parent agreement in writing for childs use of residential pool
417.5(g)(4)
N/A
Play equipment is used in a safe manner
417.5(n)(3)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs kept clear of ice and snow
417.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
417.5(b)(4)
Y
Working phone on premises and available to all caregivers
417.5(m)(1)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
417.7(a)
Y
Children must have daily outdoor play
417.7(h)
Y
Designated napping area is draft free
417.7(o)(3)
Y
Designated napping area is in approved day care space
417.7(o)(1)
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
All rooms and surfaces are clean, sanitized and disinfected using an EPA registered product
417.11(i)(21)
Y
Individual, sanitary bed coverings must be cleaned as specified
417.11(i)(31)
Y
Medication containers, both prescription and OTC, labeled as specified in regulation
417.11(f)(16)
N/A
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
417.11(i)(16)
N/A
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
417.11(i)(15)
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
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?
06/17/2026
417.7(j)
Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
Not Corrected
N
06/17/2026
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;
Not Corrected
N
06/17/2026
417.15(c)(6)
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: 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Not Corrected
N
06/17/2026
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;
Not Corrected
N
Date Cited
06/17/2026
Regulation
417.7(j)
Regulation Description
Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/17/2026
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
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/17/2026
Regulation
417.15(c)(6)
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: 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/17/2026
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
Not 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: Neighborhood Center of Utica, Inc.
Phone: (315) 732-4871