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:
2025-I-SRO-113688
Date:
10/29/2025
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
Hydrants are accessible and free of obstructions.
418-1.3(o)
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
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
418-1.5(b)(5)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
418-1.5(n)(1)
Y
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
418-1.5(l)(7)
N/A
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Reptiles and amphibians are not permitted
418-1.5(l)(10)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Infants are put to sleep on their backs unless medical documentation provided
418-1.7(p)
N/A
Infants have freedom of movement to crawl, stand, walk, run
418-1.7(d)
N/A
Pre-School children have appropriate books available
418-1.7(c)
Y
Pre-School children have large motor activities available
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillow, heavy blanket, etc.
418-1.7(q)
N/A
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 alcohol is prohibited
418-1.11(b)(8)
Y
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
Y
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
418-1.11(i)(12)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
418-1.11(f)(1)
N/O
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
418-1.11(f)(9)(ii)
N/O
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months for children 5 and over
418-1.11(f)(20)
N/O
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
418-1.11(f)(15)
N/O
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
418-1.11(h)(2)
Y
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(18)(viii)
Y
Thermometers and toys washed and disinfected as appropriate
418-1.11(i)(13)
Y
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?
10/29/2025
418-1.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
10/29/2025
Regulation
418-1.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
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Office: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202