Thistlewaithe Learning Center Inc.
Thistlewaithe Learning Center Inc.
License/Registration ID: 396346
1340 Route 35 South Salem, NY 10590
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-YRO-005016
Date:
06/05/2024
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
Fire pumps are properly maintained.
418-1.3(o)
Y
For toddlers, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for cribs, cots or mats for one third of the maximum capacity of the classroom
418-1.3(q)(2)
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
All required vaccines for pets are current
418-1.5(l)(3)
Y
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
418-1.5(x)
Y
New or modified outside play equipment must be in accordance with CPSC guidelines
418-1.5(n)(5)
Y
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
418-1.5(l)(7)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than 2 steps have barriers to prevent falling
418-1.5(e)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Pre-School children have large motor activities available
418-1.7(a)(1)
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
Children's health records are current
418-1.11(a)(1)
Y
Children's immunizations are current
418-1.11(a)(3)
N/O
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
N/O
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
418-1.11(f)(9)(ii)
N/O
Medication administration only with written instructions for each medication for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
418-1.11(f)(15)
Y
Medication not given without health care provider/prescriber information if parental instructions differ from packaging
418-1.11(f)(7)(iv)
Y
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(18)(viii)
N/A
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
418-1.11(f)(16)
N/O
Rectal thermometers may not be used
418-1.11(h)(3)
Y
When stocking OTC medications a policy for safe storage and admistration is required
418-1.11(g)(2)
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?
06/05/2024
418-1.8(l)(3)
Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.
Corrected
N
06/05/2024
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii)
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Corrected
N
06/05/2024
418-1.13(b)(6)
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Corrected
N
06/05/2024
418-1.15(c)(12)
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
06/05/2024
Regulation
418-1.8(l)(3)
Regulation Description
Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/05/2024
Regulation
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii)
Regulation Description
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/05/2024
Regulation
418-1.13(b)(6)
Regulation Description
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/05/2024
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(12)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
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: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400