Children's Nest Inc.
Children's Nest Inc.
License/Registration ID: 314840
2350 Merrick Avenue Merrick, NY 11566
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-LIRO-100819
Date:
09/10/2026
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
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
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Address number clearly visible on premises
418-1.3(p)
Y
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
418-1.3(a)(2)
Y
At least one working toilet per 15 children
418-1.3(l)(2)
Y
For infants, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for a crib for each child included in the capacity of the room
418-1.3(q)(1)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
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
All required vaccines for pets are current
418-1.5(l)(3)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited on egress doors
418-1.5(s)(3)
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)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
418-1.5(m)(2)
Y
Reptiles and amphibians are not permitted
418-1.5(l)(10)
Y
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Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Age-appropriate activities are available
418-1.7(c)
Y
Daily schedule includes a routine of good personal hygiene practices
418-1.7(a)(3)
Y
Infants are put to sleep on their backs unless medical documentation provided
418-1.7(p)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
418-1.7(h)(1)
Y
Toddlers have large motor and fine motor activities available
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
All trained designated staff who administer medications to children must be at least 18 years of age.
418-1.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
Y
*
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
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
418-1.11(f)(9)(ii)
Y
Medication is administered through the right route
418-1.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
418-1.11(i)(18)(vii)
Y
418-1.14 Training
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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
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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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560