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:
2026-I-SRO-003255
Date:
01/08/2026
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
Inspection Result:
No violations cited for this inspection
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
Firm, clean, and age appropriate cribs, mats or cots are provided
418-1.3(e)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping, eating areas
418-1.3(l)(1)
Y
Two sinks are required in rooms serving infants (licensed after 6-1-15)
418-1.3(l)(5)
N/A
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
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
418-1.5(f)
Y
Barriers used if window less than 32 inches from floor
418-1.5(p)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs must not present a safety or health hazard
418-1.5(a)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
418-1.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Second floor windows that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
418-1.5(q)
N/A
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Daily schedule includes a routine of good personal hygiene practices
418-1.7(a)(3)
Y
Infants have freedom of movement to crawl, stand, walk, run
418-1.7(d)
N/A
Room arranged to accommodate active and quiet play, and interaction with peers
418-1.7(x)
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
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(7)
Y
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
418-1.11(i)(12)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
418-1.11(f)(9)(iii)
N/A
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions for children less than 18 months of age
418-1.11(f)(7)(ii)
N/A
Staff wash their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(1)
Y
Thermometers and toys washed and disinfected as appropriate
418-1.11(i)(13)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
418-1.11(h)(1)(ii)
N/A
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
*
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
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