The Montessori Garden, Inc.
The Montessori Garden, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 283562
468 Rosedale Avenue White Plains, NY 10605
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Inspection ID:
2023-I-YRO-003706
Date:
08/21/2023
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
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Cribs must be in compliance with CPSC
418-1.3(f)
Y
Firm, clean, and age appropriate cribs, mats or cots are provided
418-1.3(e)
Y
For toddlers, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for cribs, cots or mats for one third of the maximum capacity of the classroom
418-1.3(q)(2)
Y
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
418-1.3(o)(2)
P/V
Sprinkler valves are accessible and unobstructed and labeled appropriately
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
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
418-1.5(x)
Y
*
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
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Working landline phone on premises
418-1.5(m)(1)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
Cribs, mats, cots are located safely
418-1.7(r)(2)
Y
Opportunities for learning and self-expression in small and large groups is provided
418-1.7(g)
Y
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, do not touch when stored
418-1.7(u)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
418-1.7(h)(1)
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
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(7)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
418-1.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions 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
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
418-1.11(f)(2)
Y
The correct medication is administered
418-1.11(f)(8)(iv)
Y
When stocking OTC medications a policy for safe storage and admistration is required
418-1.11(g)(2)
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
*
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
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?
08/21/2023
418-1.11(a)(2)
The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.
Corrected
N
08/21/2023
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii)
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Corrected
N
08/21/2023
418-1.14(b)
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
08/21/2023
Regulation
418-1.11(a)(2)
Regulation Description
The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
08/21/2023
Regulation
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii)
Regulation Description
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
08/21/2023
Regulation
418-1.14(b)
Regulation Description
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Compliance Status
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: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400