Rascal House
Rascal House
License/Registration ID: 343639
55 Fairview Avenue Oceanside, NY 11572
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-LIRO-004504
Date:
02/05/2024
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
Adequate light for supervision and safe egress
418-1.3(b)
Y
Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed
418-1.3(o)
Y
Exit stairways are enclosed with fire-resistant walls, doors and doorframes that are consistent with applicable codes
418-1.3(o)
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
Infants and toddlers have areas separate from older children
418-1.3(q)
Y
Manual fire alarm stations are visible and accessible
418-1.3(o)
Y
Minimum temperature maintained
418-1.3(d)
Y
Water supply & sewage facilities are adequate
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
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
418-1.5(b)(5)
Y
Evacuation crib or other assistive device must be of substantial construction
418-1.5(b)(9)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
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
Working carbon monoxide alarm(s)
418-1.5(t)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Cribs, mats, cots are located at least two feet apart from each other
418-1.7(r)(7)
Y
Cribs, mats, cots are located safely
418-1.7(r)(2)
Y
Room arranged to accommodate active and quiet play, and interaction with peers
418-1.7(x)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
418-1.7(c)
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
Medication administered according to regulation
418-1.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
418-1.11(f)(2)
Y
Thermometers and toys washed and disinfected as appropriate
418-1.11(i)(13)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
418-1.11(i)(18)(vii)
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/O
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?
02/05/2024
413.4(a)
The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:
Corrected
N
02/05/2024
418-1.8(l)(5)(i)
A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.
Corrected
N
02/05/2024
418-1.8(l)(9)
When toddlers are cared for with preschool children in a mixed age group at the very beginning or very end of the day, the teacher/child ratio and maximum group size applicable to children aged 18 months to 36 months must be followed.
Corrected
N
02/05/2024
418-1.11(a)(1)
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Corrected
N
02/05/2024
418-1.11(i)(18)(ii)
For diapered children, staff and volunteers must ensure that adequate steps are taken to clean the child after each change of diaper.
Corrected
N
02/05/2024
418-1.15(c)(5)
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
02/05/2024
Regulation
413.4(a)
Regulation Description
The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/05/2024
Regulation
418-1.8(l)(5)(i)
Regulation Description
A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/05/2024
Regulation
418-1.8(l)(9)
Regulation Description
When toddlers are cared for with preschool children in a mixed age group at the very beginning or very end of the day, the teacher/child ratio and maximum group size applicable to children aged 18 months to 36 months must be followed.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/05/2024
Regulation
418-1.11(a)(1)
Regulation Description
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/05/2024
Regulation
418-1.11(i)(18)(ii)
Regulation Description
For diapered children, staff and volunteers must ensure that adequate steps are taken to clean the child after each change of diaper.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/05/2024
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560