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-027145
Date:
03/06/2025
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
At least one working toilet per 15 children
418-1.3(l)(2)
Y
Firm, clean, and age appropriate cribs, mats or cots are provided
418-1.3(e)
Y
Infants and toddlers have areas separate from older children
418-1.3(q)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
418-1.3(q)(4)
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
Bathroom doors must be openable from the outside when locked
418-1.5(s)(2)
N/O
Closet doors accessible to children must be openable from the inside
418-1.5(s)(1)
N/O
New or modified outside play equipment must be in accordance with CPSC guidelines
418-1.5(n)(5)
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
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
418-1.5(m)(2)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
418-1.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Staff who care for infants have interaction with and are responsive to infants
418-1.7(f)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
418-1.7(c)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
P/V
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Adequate supply of diapers available
418-1.11(i)(18)(iv)
Y
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(6)
Y
Children's health records are current
418-1.11(a)(1)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
418-1.11(b)(8)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
418-1.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
418-1.11(f)(16)
N/A
Sanitary eating area
418-1.11(i)(6)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
418-1.11(h)(1)(ii)
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?
03/06/2025
418-1.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Corrected
Y
03/06/2025
418-1.12(ac)
All devices used to warm breast milk, formula or food for infants must be kept at a low temperature not exceeding 120 degrees.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/06/2025
Regulation
418-1.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
03/06/2025
Regulation
418-1.12(ac)
Regulation Description
All devices used to warm breast milk, formula or food for infants must be kept at a low temperature not exceeding 120 degrees.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
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