The Growing Place
The Growing Place
License/Registration ID: 40019
3800 E Genesee St Syracuse, NY 13214
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-SRO-000863
Date:
01/23/2026
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
Buildings, systems, and equipment are in good repair and operational
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Fire department sprinkler system connections are identified and accessible.
418-1.3(o)
Y
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Hood exhaust systems
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Minimum temperature maintained
418-1.3(d)
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
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
418-1.5(f)
Y
All pets that require a license must be licensed
418-1.5(l)(2)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
Y
Pets are healthy and pose no threat
418-1.5(l)(1)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Second floor windows that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
418-1.5(q)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm(s)
418-1.5(t)
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
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(7)
Y
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions 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 is administered at the right time
418-1.11(f)(8)(iii)
Y
Medication is administered through the right route
418-1.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
Medication is administered to the right child
418-1.11(f)(8)(i)
Y
Medications (even if prescribed) that impair ability are not used when children present
418-1.11(b)(10)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
418-1.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
418-1.11(h)(1)(ii)
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?
01/23/2026
418-1.5(n)(5)
All programs that substantially modify, or install new, outside play equipment must do so in accordance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook.
Not Corrected
N
01/23/2026
418-1.5(s)(3)
Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Not Corrected
N
01/23/2026
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.
Not Corrected
N
01/23/2026
418-1.7(q)
Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Not Corrected
N
01/23/2026
418-1.7(s)
Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.
Not Corrected
N
01/23/2026
418-1.7(t)
Bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not be shared between children.
Not Corrected
N
01/23/2026
418-1.8(m)
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Not Corrected
N
01/23/2026
418-1.15(b)(12)(i)
The child day care center must report to the Office: Immediately upon learning of a change that affects those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency;
Not Corrected
N
01/23/2026
418-1.15(b)(13)
All staff and volunteers of the child day care center must be familiar with the Office regulations and policies governing such programs, and the child care center's policies. Such regulations and policies must be readily accessible to staff and volunteers for reference purposes.
Not Corrected
N
01/23/2026
418-1.15(c)(2)
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: an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 418-1.11(c) of this Subpart;
Not Corrected
N
01/23/2026
418-1.15(c)(5)
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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
01/23/2026
Regulation
418-1.5(n)(5)
Regulation Description
All programs that substantially modify, or install new, outside play equipment must do so in accordance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/23/2026
Regulation
418-1.5(s)(3)
Regulation Description
Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/23/2026
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
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/23/2026
Regulation
418-1.7(q)
Regulation Description
Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/23/2026
Regulation
418-1.7(s)
Regulation Description
Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/23/2026
Regulation
418-1.7(t)
Regulation Description
Bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not be shared between children.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/23/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(m)
Regulation Description
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/23/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(12)(i)
Regulation Description
The child day care center must report to the Office: Immediately upon learning of a change that affects those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency;
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/23/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(13)
Regulation Description
All staff and volunteers of the child day care center must be familiar with the Office regulations and policies governing such programs, and the child care center's policies. Such regulations and policies must be readily accessible to staff and volunteers for reference purposes.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/23/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(2)
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: an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 418-1.11(c) of this Subpart;
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/23/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(5)
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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202