Springhurst Children's Center, Inc.
Springhurst Children's Center, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 252276
175 Walgrove Avenue Springhurst Elementary School Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-YRO-003942
Date:
01/17/2025
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
414.3 Building and Equipment
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
414.3(i)
Y
Accurate floor plan
414.3(a)(1)
Y
Adequate, well ventilated and sanitary toilet facilities are accessible
414.3(j)(1)
Y
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
414.3(a)(2)
Y
At least one working toilet and basin per 20 children
414.3(j)(3)
Y
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
414.3(l)
Y
Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed
414.3(l)
Y
Fire pumps are properly maintained.
414.3(l)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
414.3(k)
Y
Liquefied petroleum gas stored in accordance with Reference Standard 35-5, 39-1, and 39-2.
414.3(l)
Y
Manual fire alarm stations are visible and accessible
414.3(l)
Y
Separate area for sick children to rest
414.3(o)
Y
Sprinkler valves are accessible and unobstructed and labeled appropriately
414.3(l)
Y
Toilets in stalls or other provisions in place to ensure privacy
414.3(j)(2)
Y
414.4 Fire Protection
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Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
414.4(f)
Y
All staff are instructed in how and when to use fire extinguishers
414.4(e)(2)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
Eliminate fire hazards
414.4(a)
Y
Evacuation drill records show that exit routes were varied
414.4(b)(2)
Y
Evacuation drills conducted monthly
414.4(b)(1)
N
Evacuation drills recorded monthly
414.4(b)(4)
Y
*
Means of egress are remote from each other
414.4(f)(1)
Y
414.5 Safety
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
414.5(b)(5)
Y
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
414.5(f)
Y
Bathroom doors must be openable from the outside when locked
414.5(s)(2)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key
414.5(s)(3)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
414.5(b)(2)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
414.5(c)
Y
*
No spa pools, fill-and-drain pools or hot tubs are used
414.5(g)
Y
Pets are healthy and pose no threat
414.5(l)(1)
Y
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
414.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
414.5(m)(2)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
414.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
The program must take suitable precautions to prevent serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
414.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
414.5(b)(4)
Y
Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
414.5(q)
Y
414.6 Transportation
Written parental consent for each child for transportation provided or arranged by program
414.6(a)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
414.7(a)(1)
Y
Age-appropriate activities are available
414.7(c)
Y
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
414.7(e)
Y
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
414.7(h)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
A qualified group teacher is required for every group of children
414.8(e)
Y
A teacher must accompany children to the bathroom if it is accessible to the public or used by other groups
414.8(r)
Y
Children are only allowed to go to the bathroom independently as detailed in regulation
414.8(s)
Y
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
No one under age 18 is left in sole charge of children at any time
414.8(d)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
Program requires visitors to sign in upon entry
414.8(q)(1)(i)
Y
414.9 Behavior Management
Written behavior management policy is established and followed
414.9(a)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
414.11(i)(2)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
414.11(h)(1)
Y
Emergency medications may be used only as specified in regulation (epi pens, Benadryl, nebulizers)
414.11(h)(5)
Y
Health care plan on-site and followed by all staff
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
414.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
414.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
414.11(f)(15)
Y
Medication is admnistered in the right dose
414.11(f)(8)(ii)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
414.11(f)(17)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
414.11(h)(1)(i)
N
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
414.11(h)(2)
Y
Staff and volunteers wash their hands as required
414.11(i)(1)
Y
414.12 Nutrition
Meals and snacks provided by program meet CACFP requirements
414.12(r)
Y
414.14 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 414.14(d).
414.14(c)(2)
Y
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At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months
414.14(c)(1)
Y
Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete 30 hours of training every 2 years
414.14(c)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
414.14(l)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
Certificate of Occupancy (SED)
414.15(d)
Y
Children's health records, including current medications and permission for emergency treatment
414.15(c)(6)
Y
Children's names, addresses, emergency contact information on file
414.15(c)(3)
Y
Health care plan - approved
414.15(c)(2)
Y
Health statements for each staff member and volunteer
414.15(c)(7)
Y
Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
414.15(c)(4)
N
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
*
Program operating within the definition of child day care
414.15(a)(1)(i)
Y
Proof of insurance on file
414.15(c)(28)
Y
Resumes, SCR results, conviction statements, references completed for all staff
414.15(c)(11)
N
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?
01/17/2025
414.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.
Corrected
N
01/17/2025
414.11(h)(1)(i)
The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;
Corrected
N
01/17/2025
414.13(b)(6)
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Corrected
N
01/17/2025
414.15(c)(4)
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the program;
Corrected
N
01/17/2025
414.15(c)(11)
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
414.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
414.11(h)(1)(i)
Regulation Description
The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
414.13(b)(6)
Regulation Description
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
414.15(c)(4)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the program;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
414.15(c)(11)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
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: Child Care Council of Westchester
Phone: (914) 761-3456