Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare, Inc.
Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 360343
1865 Bly Road East Meadow, NY 11554
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-LIRO-096770
Date:
08/26/2025
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
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
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
416.3(k)
Y
Diagram of home shows bathroom on 2nd floor as child care space and shows both approved means of egress
416.3(a)
N/A
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
All pets that require a license must be licensed
416.5(l)(2)
Y
All potentially hazardous substances and items are stored where children cannot access
416.5(j)
Y
Animals Inside or outside do not present a threat and appear healthy and free of parasites
416.5(l)(1)
Y
Handbags, backpacks, plastic bags, small objects, and toys are inaccessible and not a choking hazard
416.5(t)
Y
*
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)
N
Spa pools, hot tubs and fill and drain wading pools are not used
416.5(g)(1)
N/A
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
416.5(a)
Y
Working phone has audible ringtone at all times
416.5(m)(3)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Children must have daily outdoor play
416.7(h)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
416.7(w)
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
Adequate supply of diapers available
416.11(i)(11)
Y
All caregivers have knowledge of & access to childrens medical records & all emergency information
416.11(b)(12)
Y
Caregiver(s) and staff wash their hands as required
416.11(i)(1)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
416.11(b)(8)
Y
Medication administered by approved routes only
416.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
416.11(j)(2)
N/O
Universal blood precautions followed
416.11(i)(8)
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
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?
08/26/2025
416.4(c)
There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.
Corrected
N
08/26/2025
416.5(j)
All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected
Y
08/26/2025
416.5(v)
Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.
Corrected
N
08/26/2025
416.7(w)
Children must not watch television or other electronic visual media during meals.
Corrected
N
08/26/2025
416.11(i)(2)
Caregivers and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.
Corrected
N
08/26/2025
416.15(b)(26)
Programs must follow safety plans developed by the Office when allegations of risk of harm to child(ren) against the program, caregiver, staff, adult household member, volunteer or visitor are under investigation.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
08/26/2025
Regulation
416.4(c)
Regulation Description
There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/26/2025
Regulation
416.5(j)
Regulation Description
All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
Y
Date Cited
08/26/2025
Regulation
416.5(v)
Regulation Description
Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/26/2025
Regulation
416.7(w)
Regulation Description
Children must not watch television or other electronic visual media during meals.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/26/2025
Regulation
416.11(i)(2)
Regulation Description
Caregivers and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/26/2025
Regulation
416.15(b)(26)
Regulation Description
Programs must follow safety plans developed by the Office when allegations of risk of harm to child(ren) against the program, caregiver, staff, adult household member, volunteer or visitor are under investigation.
Compliance Status
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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560