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:
2025-I-SRO-001154
Date:
02/13/2025
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
417.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate & Approved Floor Plan
417.3(a)
Y
Diagram of home shows 2nd floor as child care space and shows two stairways as means of egress
417.3(a)
N/A
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping and eating areas
417.3(m)
Y
417.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
417.4(h)(4)
Y
417.5 Safety
Emergency evacuation diagram must be posted
417.5(b)(2)
Y
Key or tool needed to unlock bathroom door readily accessible
417.5(s)(2)
N/A
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
No trampolines used larger than a one person exercise trampoline
417.5(w)
N/A
Play equipment is used in a safe manner
417.5(n)(3)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Shelter in place drills have been conducted and recorded as required
417.5(b)(5)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
417.5(b)(7)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
Individual, sanitary bed coverings are available as needed
417.7(p)
Y
Infants are put to sleep on their backs unless medical documentation provided
417.7(m)
N/A
Mats & cots must be stored such that sleeping surfaces do not touch.
417.7(r)
Y
417.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
417.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
417.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
417.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
417.8(j)(2)
Y
417.11 Health and Infection Control
Children in night care shall have a routine that encourages good personal hygiene practices
417.11(i)(5)
N/A
Diapering area disinfected after each use
417.11(i)(10)
N/O
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
417.11(i)(26)
N
Medication given on an ongoing basis have consents reauthorized every 6 months for children under 5
417.11(f)(21)
N/A
No dampness, odors or accumulated trash on premises
417.11(i)(22)
Y
Sleeping and napping equipment is cleaned weekly or before use by another child
417.11(i)(31)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
417.11(i)(8)
N/O
Use of pesticides must be in accordance with applicable social services law and regulations
417.11(j)(1)
N/A
417.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
417.14(m)
Y
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 417.14(f).
417.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
417.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
417.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
417.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
417.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
417.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
417.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/13/2025
417.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.
Corrected
N
02/13/2025
417.7(u)
If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.
Corrected
Y
02/13/2025
417.9(m)
Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.
Corrected
N
02/13/2025
417.11(f)(17)
Medications must be kept in a clean area that is inaccessible to children.
Corrected
N
02/13/2025
417.11(i)(1)
Caregivers and volunteers must thoroughly wash their hands with soap and running water at the beginning of each day, before and after the administration of medications, when they are dirty, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, after changing a diaper, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.
Corrected
N
02/13/2025
417.11(i)(14)
Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.
Corrected
N
02/13/2025
417.11(i)(16)
When more than one child in the program is being toilet trained, potty chairs must be emptied, cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.
Corrected
N
02/13/2025
417.11(i)(22)
The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
Corrected
N
02/13/2025
417.11(i)(26)
Extensive cleaning, such as shampooing carpets or washing windows and walls, must occur when children are not present.
Corrected
N
02/13/2025
417.13(g)
After completion of required inquiries to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment as provided for in this section and all other criminal history review and background clearances as provided for in section 413.4 of this Title, the Office shall notify the applicant and program whether the applicant is authorized or unauthorized to care for children based on the outcome of such inquiries.
Corrected
Y
02/13/2025
417.15(b)(25)(iii)
Mid-point requirements for four-year registration. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 417.14.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
02/13/2025
Regulation
417.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/13/2025
Regulation
417.7(u)
Regulation Description
If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
02/13/2025
Regulation
417.9(m)
Regulation Description
Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/13/2025
Regulation
417.11(f)(17)
Regulation Description
Medications must be kept in a clean area that is inaccessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/13/2025
Regulation
417.11(i)(1)
Regulation Description
Caregivers and volunteers must thoroughly wash their hands with soap and running water at the beginning of each day, before and after the administration of medications, when they are dirty, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, after changing a diaper, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/13/2025
Regulation
417.11(i)(14)
Regulation Description
Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/13/2025
Regulation
417.11(i)(16)
Regulation Description
When more than one child in the program is being toilet trained, potty chairs must be emptied, cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/13/2025
Regulation
417.11(i)(22)
Regulation Description
The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/13/2025
Regulation
417.11(i)(26)
Regulation Description
Extensive cleaning, such as shampooing carpets or washing windows and walls, must occur when children are not present.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/13/2025
Regulation
417.13(g)
Regulation Description
After completion of required inquiries to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment as provided for in this section and all other criminal history review and background clearances as provided for in section 413.4 of this Title, the Office shall notify the applicant and program whether the applicant is authorized or unauthorized to care for children based on the outcome of such inquiries.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
02/13/2025
Regulation
417.15(b)(25)(iii)
Regulation Description
Mid-point requirements for four-year registration. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 417.14.
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: Neighborhood Center of Utica, Inc.
Phone: (315) 732-4871