Child Care by Valerie, Inc.
Child Care by Valerie, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 41415
144 Barnegat Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-YRO-039521
Date:
05/06/2026
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
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
All established fire lanes are unobstructed
418-1.3(o)
Y
Hood exhaust systems
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
Y
Infants and toddlers have areas separate from older children
418-1.3(q)
Y
Liquefied petroleum gas stored in accordance with Reference Standard 35-5, 39-1, and 39-2.
418-1.3(o)
Y
Separate area for sick children to rest
418-1.3(r)
Y
Sprinkler valves are accessible and unobstructed and labeled appropriately
418-1.3(o)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping, eating areas
418-1.3(l)(1)
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
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
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
418-1.5(m)(2)
Y
Second floor windows that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
418-1.5(q)
Y
Signage exists, as specified in regulation, stating firearms are prohibited
418-1.5(x)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Cribs, mats, cots are located safely
418-1.7(r)(2)
Y
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
418-1.7(h)
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
Adequate supply of diapers available
418-1.11(i)(18)(iv)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water between uses
418-1.11(i)(15)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
418-1.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
418-1.11(f)(16)
Y
Thermometers and toys washed and disinfected as appropriate
418-1.11(i)(13)
Y
418-1.14 Training
*
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?
05/06/2026
418-1.8(l)(7)
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Corrected
N
05/06/2026
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
N
05/06/2026
418-1.15(c)(6)
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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
05/06/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(l)(7)
Regulation Description
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/06/2026
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?
N
Date Cited
05/06/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(6)
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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
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