K C Castle Day Care
K C Castle Day Care
License/Registration ID: 352743
477 Puritan Drive Shirley, NY 11967
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-LIRO-004620
Date:
02/09/2024
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
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
417.2 Procedures for Applying for and Renewing a Registration
Fingerprints submitted and results returned for household members, staff, volunteers
417.2(a)(5)
Y
Premises and surrounding area have been observed to be free of environmental hazards including radon, if applicable
417.2(a)(13)
Y
Site meets the definition and requirements of a personal residence
417.2(a)(14)
Y
417.3 Building and Equipment
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
417.3(k)
Y
Accurate & Approved Floor Plan
417.3(a)
Y
Address number is clearly displayed and visible from the street.
417.3(p)
Y
Adequate light in sleeping rooms for supervision and safe egress
417.3(c)
Y
Age appropriate cribs, mats, cots are provided
417.3(e)
Y
Bathroom available not more than one floor away
417.3(l)
Y
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
417.3(i)
Y
Hot & cold running water and sewage facilities adequate & accessible at all times
417.3(n)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster inside and outside the home
417.3(h)
Y
Space for a variety of activities and adequate for the number of children in care
417.3(j)
Y
Temperature at least 68 degrees
417.3(d)
Y
417.4 Fire Protection
Approved and immediately accessible fire extinguisher observed in kitchen and outside furnace room
417.4(f)
Y
Egress is appropriate when the second floor is approved for bathroom use only
417.4(h)(1)
Y
Eliminate fire hazards
417.4(a)
Y
Evacuation drill records show that exit routes were varied
417.4(b)(2)
Y
Evacuation drills have been conducted each month
417.4(b)(1)
Y
Extinguishers are appropriate type, in working condition, in the kitchen and outside furnace area
417.4(f)
Y
Fire extinguishers are multipurpose, fully charged and with intact seals as applicable.
417.4(f)
Y
Monthly evacuation drills recorded on approved form & available for review
417.4(b)(4)
Y
No gasoline or kerosene stored in habitable areas, paths of egress or other childcare areas
417.4(k)
Y
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Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
417.4(h)(4)
Y
Trash and combustibles are not stored in outdoor areas accessible to children
417.4(i)
Y
Trash and combustibles not stored within 4 feet of heating equipment
417.4(i)
Y
417.5 Safety
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
417.5(f)(2)
Y
All ammunition is secured in a safe storage depository
417.5(x)(1)
N/A
All cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard
417.5(k)
Y
All pets that require a license must be licensed
417.5(l)(2)
Y
All potentially hazardous substances and items are stored where children cannot access
417.5(j)
Y
All required vaccines for pets are current
417.5(l)(3)
Y
Animals Inside or outside do not present a threat and appear healthy and free of parasites
417.5(l)(1)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram must be posted
417.5(b)(2)
Y
Firearms, shotguns and rifles are unloaded, with trigger lock, or secured in a safe storage depository
417.5(x)(2)
N/A
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
417.5(n)(1)
Y
Hazards such as wells, holes, pits, etc have compliant barriers in place to prevent access
417.5(f)(2)
Y
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No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
417.5(r)
Y
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
417.5(i)
Y
Parent agreement in writing for childs use of residential pool
417.5(g)(4)
N/A
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Pool use safety plan is being followed
417.5(g)(3)(iii)
N/A
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have rail & barrier to prevent falling
417.5(e)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
417.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Public Swimming pools & bathing beaches must have valid permit issued by the local health department
417.5(g)(7)
N/A
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use
417.5(d)
Y
Residential pool use approved by Office, or pool not used by day care children
417.5(g)(2)
N/A
Safe and adequate water quality maintained in pool and documented
417.5(g)(6)
N/A
Spa pools, hot tubs and fill and drain wading pools are not used
417.5(g)(1)
Y
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Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
417.5(a)
Y
The program must take suitable precautions to prevent serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
417.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
There must be a cushioned surface under outside play equipment that poses a fall hazard, regardless of height
417.5(n)(5)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
417.5(b)(4)
Y
Window glass less than 32" above floor & accessible to children is safety grade/has adequate barrier
417.5(p)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on all levels with a carbon monoxide source or a designated napping area (home built after 2008)
417.5(v)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area
417.5(v)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
417.7(a)
Y
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
417.7(l)
Y
417.8 Supervision of Children
All visitors have logged date & time of arrival
417.8(p)(1)(ii)
Y
All visitors have logged purpose of visit to program
417.8(p)(1)(iii)
Y
All visitors have logged time of departure from program
417.8(p)(1)(iv)
Y
All visitors have signed in upon arrival at program
417.8(p)(1)(i)
Y
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
417.8(e)
Y
*
Assistant is present whenever the numbers & ages of children require
417.8(f)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
417.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
417.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
417.8(j)(2)
Y
Visitor control procedures are in place & followed
417.8(p)(2)
Y
417.9 Behavior Management
Written behavior management plan provided to caregivers, staff and parents
417.9(c)
Y
417.11 Health and Infection Control
Adequate supply of diapers available
417.11(i)(11)
Y
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap and towels
417.11(i)(14)
Y
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
417.11(i)(19)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily and recorded as described in health care plan
417.11(c)(2)(i)
Y
Individual drinking cups are provided and not shared
417.11(i)(29)
Y
Individual, sanitary bed coverings must be cleaned as specified
417.11(i)(31)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
417.11(f)(10)
N/A
Medication containers, both prescription and OTC, labeled as specified in regulation
417.11(f)(16)
N/A
Medication given on an ongoing basis have consents reauthorized every 6 months for children under 5
417.11(f)(21)
N/A
Medication, if administered by relatives, must be over 18 and within 3rd degree of consanguinity
417.11(f)(2)(i)
N/A
Sleeping and napping equipment is cleaned weekly or before use by another child
417.11(i)(31)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
417.11(i)(15)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care & for supervision of remaining children
417.11(h)(1)(ii)
Y
When evening/night care provided child shall bathe and change for bed per parents instructions
417.11(i)(6)
Y
417.14 Training
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A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
417.14(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 417.14(f).
417.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
417.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
417.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
417.15 Management and Administration
Evacuation and shelter in place drills documented and kept on file
417.15(c)(1)
Y
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
417.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
417.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
417.15(b)(20)
Y
*
Program operating within the definition of child day care
417.15(a)(1)(i)
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: Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc.
Phone: (631) 462-0303