New Day Children's Center
New Day Children's Center
License/Registration ID: 39589
327 Franklin St Watertown, NY 13601
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:
2026-I-SRO-000785
Date:
01/30/2026
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
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
418-1.3(k)
Y
All ramps, doors and handrails installed for ADA compliance
418-1.3(o)
Y
Children of school age have areas separate from younger children
418-1.3(j)
Y
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
418-1.3(i)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping, eating areas
418-1.3(l)(1)
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
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
418-1.5(w)
Y
Closet doors accessible to children must be openable from the inside
418-1.5(s)(1)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern kept in each classroom and maintained for use in power failure
418-1.5(r)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(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
418-1.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Children may not sleep in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats
418-1.7(m)
Y
Cribs, mats, cots are located at least two feet apart from each other
418-1.7(r)(7)
Y
Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillow, heavy blanket, etc.
418-1.7(q)
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 administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
418-1.11(h)(2)
Y
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(18)(viii)
Y
The correct medication is administered
418-1.11(f)(8)(iv)
Y
The director and teachers have knowledge of and access to childrens medical records and all emergency information
418-1.11(b)(12)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
418-1.11(i)(5)
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)
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?
01/30/2026
418-1.5(d)
Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.
Corrected
N
01/30/2026
418-1.5(v)
All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials 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
N
01/30/2026
418-1.11(i)(11)
Extensive cleaning, such as shampooing carpets or washing windows and walls, must occur when children are not present.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/30/2026
Regulation
418-1.5(d)
Regulation Description
Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/30/2026
Regulation
418-1.5(v)
Regulation Description
All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials 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?
N
Date Cited
01/30/2026
Regulation
418-1.11(i)(11)
Regulation Description
Extensive cleaning, such as shampooing carpets or washing windows and walls, must occur when children are not present.
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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202