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-067334
Date:
08/03/2026
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Fire pumps are properly maintained.
418-1.3(o)
N/O
Liquefied petroleum gas stored in accordance with Reference Standard 35-5, 39-1, and 39-2.
418-1.3(o)
N/O
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
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Reptiles and amphibians are not permitted
418-1.5(l)(10)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Children may not sleep in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats
418-1.7(m)
Y
Cribs, mats, cots are located safely
418-1.7(r)(2)
Y
Infants must not be exposed to television and other electronic visual media
418-1.7(z)
Y
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
418-1.7(o)
N/O
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
418-1.7(h)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during nap time
418-1.7(h)(3)
Y
Toddlers have durable books 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
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
Y
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
418-1.11(i)(12)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
N/A
Medication administration only with written instructions for each medication for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months for children 5 and over
418-1.11(f)(20)
Y
Medication not given without health care provider/prescriber information if parental instructions differ from packaging
418-1.11(f)(7)(iv)
Y
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
418-1.11(f)(16)
Y
Thermometers and toys washed and disinfected as appropriate
418-1.11(i)(13)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
418-1.11(i)(5)
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?
08/03/2026
418-1.3(a)(1)
The diagram must be labeled with the planned occupancy or use of all areas of the building and all outside areas to be used or occupied by the child day care center. The diagram must show: room dimensions; the age group(s) using each room; the size of the group(s) using each room; kitchens and bathrooms
Corrected
N
08/03/2026
418-1.11(c)(2)
The health care plan must describe the following:
Corrected
Y
08/03/2026
418-1.15(c)(5)
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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
08/03/2026
Regulation
418-1.3(a)(1)
Regulation Description
The diagram must be labeled with the planned occupancy or use of all areas of the building and all outside areas to be used or occupied by the child day care center. The diagram must show: room dimensions; the age group(s) using each room; the size of the group(s) using each room; kitchens and bathrooms
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/03/2026
Regulation
418-1.11(c)(2)
Regulation Description
The health care plan must describe the following:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
Y
Date Cited
08/03/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(5)
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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
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