Happy Kids
Happy Kids
License/Registration ID: 396803
38 Lent St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-YRO-030650
Date:
04/28/2025
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
Inspection Result:
No violations cited for this inspection
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
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
417.3 Building and Equipment
Address number is clearly displayed and visible from the street.
417.3(p)
Y
Space for a variety of activities and adequate for the number of children in care
417.3(j)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping and eating areas
417.3(m)
Y
417.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
417.4(h)(4)
Y
417.5 Safety
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
417.5(f)(2)
Y
All caregivers are able to operate phone
417.5(m)(4)
Y
All cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard
417.5(k)
Y
All medications, toxic substances, etc in original containers, used and stored so no hazard created
417.5(j)
Y
All potentially hazardous substances and items are stored where children cannot access
417.5(j)
Y
Animals Inside or outside do not present a threat and appear healthy and free of parasites
417.5(l)(1)
Y
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
417.5(k)
Y
Cleaning supplies stored in original containers or mixed/labeled used & stored where inaccessible
417.5(k)
Y
Clear interior and exterior glass doors marked to prevent accidental impact
417.5(o)
Y
Closet door latches can be opened from the inside
417.5(s)(1)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited
417.5(s)(3)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram must be posted
417.5(b)(2)
Y
Firearms, shotguns and rifles are unloaded, with trigger lock, or secured in a safe storage depository
417.5(x)(2)
Y
Handbags, backpacks, plastic bags, small objects, and toys are inaccessible and not a choking hazard
417.5(t)
Y
Hazards such as wells, holes, pits, etc have compliant barriers in place to prevent access
417.5(f)(2)
Y
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
417.5(u)(1)
Y
High chairs must have safety straps which are fastened when chair in use
417.5(u)(2)
Y
Key or tool needed to unlock bathroom door readily accessible
417.5(s)(2)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
No portable heaters used in rooms accessible to children, regardless of type or fuel source
417.5(c)
Y
No strangulation hazards in areas accessible to children (window blind cords, ropes, etc)
417.5(y)
Y
No trampolines used larger than a one person exercise trampoline
417.5(w)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
417.5(r)
Y
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
417.5(i)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have rail & barrier to prevent falling
417.5(e)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs kept clear of ice and snow
417.5(a)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
417.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use
417.5(d)
Y
Shelter in place drills have been conducted and recorded as required
417.5(b)(5)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
417.5(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
417.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
417.5(b)(4)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
417.5(b)(7)
Y
Window glass less than 32" above floor & accessible to children is safety grade/has adequate barrier
417.5(p)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on all levels with a carbon monoxide source or a designated napping area (home built after 2008)
417.5(v)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area
417.5(v)
Y
Working phone has audible ringtone at all times
417.5(m)(3)
Y
Working phone in visible designated area
417.5(m)(2)
Y
Working phone on premises and available to all caregivers
417.5(m)(1)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
Designated napping area is in approved day care space
417.7(o)(1)
Y
Infants are put to sleep on their backs unless medical documentation provided
417.7(m)
Y
417.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
417.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
417.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
417.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
417.8(j)(2)
Y
417.11 Health and Infection Control
Caregiver(s) and staff wash their hands as required
417.11(i)(1)
Y
Children in night care shall have a routine that encourages good personal hygiene practices
417.11(i)(5)
Y
Diapering area disinfected after each use
417.11(i)(10)
Y
Medication administered by approved routes only
417.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
417.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
Medication containers, both prescription and OTC, labeled as specified in regulation
417.11(f)(16)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
417.11(j)(2)
Y
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are being transported
417.11(b)(11)
Y
417.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
417.14(m)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
417.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
417.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
417.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
417.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
417.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
417.15(b)(20)
Y
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: Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, Inc.
Phone: (845) 473-4141