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-069248
Date:
07/30/2026
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
Hood exhaust systems
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/O
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
418-1.3(q)(4)
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
Barriers used if window less than 32 inches from floor
418-1.5(p)
Y
Closet doors accessible to children must be openable from the inside
418-1.5(s)(1)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
418-1.5(b)(2)
Y
Handbags, backpacks, plastic bags, small objects are inaccessible
418-1.5(aa)
Y
High chairs must have a sturdy and steady base and be used only for children who can sit up independently
418-1.5(ab)(1)
N/A
*
No spa pools, fill-and-drain pools or hot tubs are used
418-1.5(g)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Second floor windows that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
418-1.5(q)
N/A
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
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
418-1.7(e)
Y
Children may not sleep in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats
418-1.7(m)
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 and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
418-1.7(o)
N/O
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during nap time
418-1.7(h)(3)
Y
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
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
418-1.11(i)(12)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
418-1.11(f)(15)
N/O
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
418-1.11(f)(16)
N/O
Staff wash their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(1)
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?
07/30/2026
418-1.5(y)
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Not Corrected
N
Date Cited
07/30/2026
Regulation
418-1.5(y)
Regulation Description
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Compliance Status
Not 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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202