Little Apples Child Care Center
Little Apples Child Care Center
License/Registration ID: 240770
401 Loomis Avenue, B Floor Syracuse, NY 13207
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Inspection ID:
2023-I-SRO-003135
Date:
11/08/2023
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
Adequate light for supervision and safe egress
418-1.3(b)
Y
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
418-1.3(a)(2)
Y
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
418-1.3(i)
Y
For infants, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for a crib for each child included in the capacity of the room
418-1.3(q)(1)
Y
No stackable cribs
418-1.3(f)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
418-1.3(g)
Y
Space provided so childrens personal items are stored separately
418-1.3(s)
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
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
418-1.5(b)(2)
Y
*
No spa pools, fill-and-drain pools or hot tubs are used
418-1.5(g)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
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
Awake infants less than 6 months are placed on stomach/back/side for short supervised periods
418-1.7(a)(2)
Y
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
418-1.7(e)
Y
Toddlers have large motor and fine 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
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
418-1.11(b)(9)
Y
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
418-1.11(h)(1)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
418-1.11(f)(9)(ii)
Y
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions for children less than 18 months of age
418-1.11(f)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication is administered through the right route
418-1.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
418-1.11(h)(3)
Y
418-1.12 Nutrition
Infants and toddlers held or placed in appropriate seat for feeding
418-1.12(ai)
P/V
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
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
11/08/2023
418-1.7(h)(3)
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off while children are sleeping, and during established nap times. This is not to prohibit an individual from using electronic visual media for business purposes during sleep or nap time if all children are sleeping and its use does not interfere with the supervision of children.
Corrected
N
11/08/2023
418-1.7(q)
Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Corrected
N
11/08/2023
418-1.13(f)
In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
11/08/2023
Regulation
418-1.7(h)(3)
Regulation Description
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off while children are sleeping, and during established nap times. This is not to prohibit an individual from using electronic visual media for business purposes during sleep or nap time if all children are sleeping and its use does not interfere with the supervision of children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/08/2023
Regulation
418-1.7(q)
Regulation Description
Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/08/2023
Regulation
418-1.13(f)
Regulation Description
In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher.
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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202