The Country Childrens Center, Inc.
The Country Childrens Center, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 41381
123 Babbitt Road @ Bedford Hills Elementary School Bedford Hills, NY 10507
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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:
2025-I-YRO-001919
Date:
02/12/2025
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
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
414.3 Building and Equipment
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
414.3(i)
Y
Accurate floor plan
414.3(a)(1)
Y
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
414.3(b)
Y
Adequate, well ventilated and sanitary toilet facilities are accessible
414.3(j)(1)
Y
All ramps, doors and handrails installed for ADA compliance
414.3(l)
Y
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
414.3(a)(2)
Y
At least one working toilet and basin per 20 children
414.3(j)(3)
Y
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
414.3(h)
Y
Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed
414.3(l)
Y
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
414.3(k)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
414.3(n)
Y
NYS Building Code compliance
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
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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
All staff are instructed in how and when to use fire extinguishers
414.4(e)(2)
Y
All staff are instructed in using the fire alarm system
414.4(d)(2)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
Evacuation drills conducted monthly
414.4(b)(1)
Y
Evacuation drills recorded monthly
414.4(b)(4)
Y
414.5 Safety
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
414.5(b)(5)
Y
Bathroom doors must be openable from the outside when locked
414.5(s)(2)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key
414.5(s)(3)
Y
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
414.5(o)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
414.5(c)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
414.5(r)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
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Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
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
414.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
414.7(a)(1)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
414.7(c)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
414.7(h)(1)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
Children are only allowed to go to the bathroom independently as detailed in regulation
414.8(s)
Y
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
Electronic devices for social/entertainment purposes are not used while supervising children
414.8(n)
Y
No one under age 18 is left in sole charge of children at any time
414.8(d)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
Program requires visitors to sign in upon entry
414.8(q)(1)(i)
Y
414.9 Behavior Management
Written behavior management policy is established and followed
414.9(a)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
414.11(i)(16)
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 administered only for one day with documentation of oral consent from parent and instructions from health professional
414.11(f)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
414.11(f)(15)
Y
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
414.11(f)(2)
Y
No vermin on premises
414.11(i)(9)
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
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
414.11(f)(16)
Y
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
414.11(c)(1)
Y
414.12 Nutrition
Children encouraged to use table manners
414.12(i)
Y
Meals and snacks provided by program meet CACFP requirements
414.12(r)
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
Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months
414.14(c)(1)
Y
Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete 30 hours of training every 2 years
414.14(c)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
N
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
414.14(l)
Y
Proof of compliance with training requirements
414.14(h)
Y
Training for staff meets standard for hours and topics
414.14(d)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
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
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
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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 registration, restrictions, limitations, and waivers is required
414.15(a)(2)
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)
N
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/12/2025
414.14(b)
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Corrected
N
02/12/2025
414.15(c)(11)
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
02/12/2025
Regulation
414.14(b)
Regulation Description
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/12/2025
Regulation
414.15(c)(11)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
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: Child Care Council of Westchester
Phone: (914) 761-3456