Very First Friends Daycare
Very First Friends Daycare
License/Registration ID: 391498
Brentwood, NY 11717
This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-LIRO-005148
Date:
02/12/2025
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster inside and outside the home
416.3(h)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping and eating areas
416.3(m)
Y
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 caregivers are able to operate phone
416.5(m)(4)
Y
All required vaccines for pets are current
416.5(l)(3)
N/O
Cleaning supplies stored in original containers or mixed/labeled used & stored where inaccessible
416.5(k)
Y
Fireplaces, wood stoves, gas heaters, etc have adequately secured barriers to prevent access
416.5(f)(2)
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
No trampolines used larger than a one person exercise trampoline
416.5(w)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
416.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use
416.5(d)
Y
Shelter in place drills have been conducted and recorded as required
416.5(b)(5)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on all levels with a carbon monoxide source or a designated napping area (home built after 2008)
416.5(v)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Awake infants less than 6 months are placed on stomach/back/side for short supervised periods
416.7(b)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
416.7(w)
Y
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
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
416.11(b)(9)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
416.11(b)(8)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
416.11(i)(10)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
416.11(f)(10)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
416.11(j)(2)
Y
Use of pesticides must be in accordance with applicable social services law and regulations
416.11(j)(1)
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
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).
416.14(c)(2)
N/O
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?
02/12/2025
416.5(aa)
Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.
Corrected
N
02/12/2025
416.7(l)
Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.
Corrected
N
02/12/2025
416.11(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
02/12/2025
416.11(a)(3)
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Corrected
N
02/12/2025
416.11(c)(1)
The Licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all caregivers and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Corrected
N
Date Cited
02/12/2025
Regulation
416.5(aa)
Regulation Description
Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/12/2025
Regulation
416.7(l)
Regulation Description
Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/12/2025
Regulation
416.11(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
02/12/2025
Regulation
416.11(a)(3)
Regulation Description
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/12/2025
Regulation
416.11(c)(1)
Regulation Description
The Licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all caregivers and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
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