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-080219
Date:
08/14/2024
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
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
418-1.3(b)
Y
Infants and toddlers have areas separate from older children
418-1.3(q)
N/A
NYS Fire and Building Code compliance
418-1.3(o)
Y
Separate area for sick children to rest
418-1.3(r)
N/O
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
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
418-1.5(b)(5)
N/O
New or modified outside play equipment must be in accordance with CPSC guidelines
418-1.5(n)(5)
N/O
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than 2 steps have barriers to prevent falling
418-1.5(e)
Y
Reptiles and amphibians are not permitted
418-1.5(l)(10)
Y
Strings and cords from window coverings are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(z)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
418-1.5(b)(7)
N/O
418-1.7 Program Requirements
No more than 1 person may occupy a cot, crib, bed or mat
418-1.7(v)
Y
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, do not touch when stored
418-1.7(u)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
N
No one under age 18 is left in sole charge of children at any time
418-1.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Additional clothing available for children
418-1.11(i)(19)
Y
Children's health records are current
418-1.11(a)(1)
N/O
Children's immunizations are current
418-1.11(a)(3)
N/O
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
N/O
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
418-1.11(h)(1)
N/O
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)
N/O
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)
N/O
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
418-1.14(b)
N/O
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?
08/14/2024
418-1.8(a)
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
08/14/2024
Regulation
418-1.8(a)
Regulation Description
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
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Office: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202