BEST Learning Center
BEST Learning Center
License/Registration ID: 229887
525 Veterans Memorial Highway Smithtown, NY 11787-4307
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This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-LIRO-046871
Date:
05/04/2026
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
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Cribs must be in compliance with CPSC
418-1.3(f)
Y
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
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/O
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
Y
Standpipe fire hose is properly stored and conspicuously identified
418-1.3(o)
N/O
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
All required vaccines for pets are current
418-1.5(l)(3)
N/A
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs must not present a safety or health hazard
418-1.5(a)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
418-1.5(m)(2)
Y
Signage exists, as specified in regulation, stating firearms are prohibited
418-1.5(x)
Y
Strings and cords from window coverings are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(z)
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)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
418-1.7(c)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
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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
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
418-1.11(i)(11)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(4)
Y
Medication administration authorization and consent forms for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
N/O
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
418-1.11(f)(9)(iii)
N/O
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
418-1.11(f)(15)
N/O
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
418-1.11(f)(17)
N/O
Sanitary eating area
418-1.11(i)(6)
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?
05/04/2026
418-1.11(c)(2)
The health care plan must describe the following:
Corrected
N
05/04/2026
418-1.12(aj)
Children may not be placed in the crib with a bottle, food or drink.
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
05/04/2026
Regulation
418-1.11(c)(2)
Regulation Description
The health care plan must describe the following:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/04/2026
Regulation
418-1.12(aj)
Regulation Description
Children may not be placed in the crib with a bottle, food or drink.
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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560