Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, Inc.
Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 275912
60 Morgan Road Binghamton, NY 13903
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-SRO-003975
Date:
02/28/2024
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
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
418-1.3(b)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
418-1.3(q)(4)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
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
Eliminate fire hazards
418-1.4(a)
N
418-1.5 Safety
All required vaccines for pets are current
418-1.5(l)(3)
Y
Barriers used if window less than 32 inches from floor
418-1.5(p)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
Y
Pets are healthy and pose no threat
418-1.5(l)(1)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
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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
Pre-School children have large motor activities available
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, do not touch when stored
418-1.7(u)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
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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
Adequate supply of diapers available
418-1.11(i)(18)(iv)
Y
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(2)
Y
Medication administration authorization and consent forms for children less than 18 months of age
418-1.11(f)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
418-1.11(f)(9)(i)
Y
Medication administration only with written instructions for each medication for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Medication is administered to the right child
418-1.11(f)(8)(i)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
418-1.11(i)(5)
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
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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?
02/28/2024
418-1.4(a)
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
02/28/2024
Regulation
418-1.4(a)
Regulation Description
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
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