Ardsley Children's Center, Inc.
Ardsley Children's Center, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 40523
2 Concord Road Concord Road Elementary School Ardsley, NY 10502
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-YRO-001358
Date:
03/13/2024
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
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
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
414.3 Building and Equipment
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
414.3(b)
Y
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
414.3(k)
Y
Liquefied petroleum gas stored in accordance with Reference Standard 35-5, 39-1, and 39-2.
414.3(l)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
414.3(g)
Y
Standpipe fire hose is properly stored and conspicuously identified
414.3(l)
Y
414.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
414.4(f)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
Evacuation drill records show that exit routes were varied
414.4(b)(2)
Y
Evacuation drills conducted monthly
414.4(b)(1)
Y
*
Means of egress are remote from each other
414.4(f)(1)
Y
414.5 Safety
Call ID or blocking is not used to block calls from parents, the Office or other government entities
414.5(m)(3)
Y
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
414.5(w)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
414.5(b)(2)
Y
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
414.5(x)
Y
*
No spa pools, fill-and-drain pools or hot tubs are used
414.5(g)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
414.5(r)
Y
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
414.5(l)(7)
Y
Pets are healthy and pose no threat
414.5(l)(1)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
*
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have barriers to prevent falling
414.5(e)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
414.5(m)(2)
Y
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use except as exempt by regulation
414.5(d)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(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
414.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
414.5(b)(4)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
414.5(b)(7)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm(s) if children nap at the program
414.5(t)
Y
Working landline phone on premises
414.5(m)(1)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
414.7(a)(1)
Y
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
414.7(h)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
Visitor policy
414.8(q)(2)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels and individual hygiene items
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of a controlled substance is prohibited unless prescribed, taken as directed, and does not impair ability to care for children
414.11(b)(10)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
414.11(h)(1)
Y
Emergency medications may be used only as specified in regulation (epi pens, Benadryl, nebulizers)
414.11(h)(5)
Y
Health care plan on-site and followed by all staff
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
414.11(f)(17)
Y
Medication, if administered by relatives, limited to parents or those within third degree of consanguinity
414.11(f)(2)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
414.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
414.11(h)(2)
Y
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
414.11(c)(1)
Y
The correct medication is administered
414.11(f)(8)(iv)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
414.11(h)(1)(ii)
Y
414.12 Nutrition
Sufficient and nutritious snacks are available
414.12(a)
Y
414.13 Staff Qualifications
Background checks are conducted for all staff and volunteers as specified in regulation
414.13(b)
Y
414.14 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 414.14(d).
414.14(c)(2)
Y
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At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
414.14(l)
Y
Training must be approved by OCFS based on policy regarding training and trainers
414.14(i)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
A description of program activities is available for review
414.15(c)(9)
Y
Attendance records are current and accurate
414.15(c)(5)
Y
Certificate of Occupancy (SED)
414.15(d)
Y
Children's daily records of illness, injury, indicators of abuse
414.15(c)(6)
Y
Children's health records, including current medications and permission for emergency treatment
414.15(c)(6)
Y
Children's names, addresses, emergency contact information on file
414.15(c)(3)
Y
Fire and police notified of hours of operation and number of children in care
414.15(b)(17)(i)
Y
Health care plan - approved
414.15(c)(2)
Y
Health statements for each staff member and volunteer
414.15(c)(7)
Y
Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
414.15(c)(4)
Y
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
Posting of Regional Office address and phone number
414.15(b)(22)(iii)
Y
Posting of names, phone numbers, addresses of persons with legal authority for operation of program
414.15(b)(22)(ii)
Y
Posting of regulations
414.15(b)(22)(i)
Y
Proof of insurance on file
414.15(c)(28)
Y
Resumes, SCR results, conviction statements, references completed for all staff
414.15(c)(11)
Y
The program must maintain on file a current daily schedule of staff and volunteer arrival and departure times
414.15(c)(12)
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 Westchester
Phone: (914) 761-3456