The Blue Giraffe
The Blue Giraffe
License/Registration ID: 239562
3200 Elmwood Ave. Kenmore, NY 14217
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-BRO-003783
Date:
07/17/2025
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
All ramps, doors and handrails installed for ADA compliance
418-1.3(o)
Y
Children of school age have areas separate from younger children
418-1.3(j)
N/A
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
418-1.3(o)
N/O
Minimum temperature maintained
418-1.3(d)
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
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
418-1.5(x)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
418-1.5(n)(1)
Y
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
418-1.5(o)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern kept in each classroom and maintained for use in power failure
418-1.5(r)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than 2 steps have barriers to prevent falling
418-1.5(e)
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
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Infants have freedom of movement to crawl, stand, walk, run
418-1.7(d)
Y
Pre-School children have large 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
No one under age 18 is left in sole charge of children at any time
418-1.11(c)(2)(vii)(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
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
N/A
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
418-1.11(f)(9)(i)
N/A
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
418-1.11(c)(1)
Y
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are occupying the vehicle
418-1.11(b)(11)
Y
418-1.14 Training
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).
418-1.14(c)(2)
Y
*
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?
07/17/2025
418-1.12(z)
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Corrected
Y
07/17/2025
418-1.14(c)(1)
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
07/17/2025
Regulation
418-1.12(z)
Regulation Description
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
07/17/2025
Regulation
418-1.14(c)(1)
Regulation Description
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
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: Buffalo Regional Office
Phone: (716) 847-3828