The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.
The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 357454
909 East Ferry Street Buffalo, NY 14211
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-BRO-003856
Date:
01/29/2026
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
Children of school age have areas separate from younger children
418-1.3(j)
N/A
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
418-1.3(o)
N/A
Exit stairways are enclosed with fire-resistant walls, doors and doorframes that are consistent with applicable codes
418-1.3(o)
Y
Fire department sprinkler system connections are identified and accessible.
418-1.3(o)
Y
Material storage leaves 18 inches of ceiling and sprinkler clearance
418-1.3(o)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
418-1.3(q)(4)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
418-1.3(g)
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
Evacuation crib or other assistive device must be of substantial construction
418-1.5(b)(9)
N/A
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
418-1.5(n)(1)
Y
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
418-1.5(l)(7)
N/A
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Second floor windows that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
418-1.5(q)
N/A
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
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
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(6)
Y
Diapers disposed of properly
418-1.11(i)(18)(v)
Y
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
418-1.11(f)(16)
Y
The correct medication is administered
418-1.11(f)(8)(iv)
N/A
The director and teachers have knowledge of and access to childrens medical records and all emergency information
418-1.11(b)(12)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
418-1.11(i)(18)(vii)
Y
Use of pesticides in outdoor spaces is prohibited unless approved by local health dept
418-1.11(j)(5)
Y
When stocking OTC medications a policy for safe storage and admistration is required
418-1.11(g)(2)
N/A
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)
Y
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?
01/29/2026
418-1.4(e)
All fire suppression equipment and systems must be tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.
Not Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/29/2026
Regulation
418-1.4(e)
Regulation Description
All fire suppression equipment and systems must be tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.
Compliance Status
Not 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: Buffalo Regional Office
Phone: (716) 847-3828