Dolphin's Daycare

Dolphin's Daycare

License/Registration ID: 313413

Group Slot Non-Traditional Hours
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-6616
This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-ARO-004476
Date:
03/31/2025
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Lighting and ventilation appropriate
416.3(b)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster inside and outside the home
416.3(h)
Y
416.4 Fire Protection
* Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
Y
416.5 Safety
* No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
416.5(f)(1)
Y
Play equipment is used in a safe manner
416.5(n)(3)
Y
Play equipment must be in good repair and in a safe location
416.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Posting of 911 and Poison Control number 1-800-222-1222
416.5(m)(5)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
416.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Spa pools, hot tubs and fill and drain wading pools are not used
416.5(g)(1)
Y
* Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
416.5(a)
Y
Window glass less than 32" above floor & accessible to children is safety grade/has adequate barrier
416.5(p)
Y
Working phone has audible ringtone at all times
416.5(m)(3)
Y
Working phone on premises and available to all caregivers
416.5(m)(1)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Children must be provided opportunity to choose between quiet and active play.
416.7(g)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment are provided
416.7(e)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
416.7(v)
N
416.8 Supervision of Children
* Approved provider is the primary caregiver
416.8(e)
Y
* Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
416.8(a)
Y
* One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
416.8(j)(1)
Y
* One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
416.8(j)(3)
Y
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
Y
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Children in night care shall have a routine that encourages good personal hygiene practices
416.11(i)(5)
N/A
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
416.11(b)(9)
Y
Sharing personal hygiene items is prohibited
416.11(i)(20)
Y
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are being transported
416.11(b)(11)
Y
Thermometers and toys washed and disinfected as appropriate
416.11(i)(28)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
416.11(i)(15)
Y
416.14 Training
* A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
Y
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).
416.14(c)(2)
N/O
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
416.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
416.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
416.15 Management and Administration
* Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
416.15(a)(9)
Y
* Office notified of any change to the home or program
416.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
416.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
03/31/2025
416.5(t)
The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for children to swallow.
Corrected
N
03/31/2025
416.7(v)
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
03/31/2025
Regulation
416.5(t)
Regulation Description
The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for children to swallow.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/31/2025
Regulation
416.7(v)
Regulation Description
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
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: Albany Regional Office
Phone: (518) 402-3038