Downtown Ithaca Children's Center
Downtown Ithaca Children's Center
License/Registration ID: 42195
506 First Street Ithaca, NY 14850
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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-SRO-002005
Date:
04/14/2025
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
418-1.3(b)
Y
At least one working toilet per 15 children
418-1.3(l)(2)
Y
Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed
418-1.3(o)
Y
For infants, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for a crib for each child included in the capacity of the room
418-1.3(q)(1)
Y
Hydrants are accessible and free of obstructions.
418-1.3(o)
Y
Minimum temperature maintained
418-1.3(d)
Y
Water supply & sewage facilities are adequate
418-1.3(n)
Y
418-1.4 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
418-1.4(f)
Y
418-1.5 Safety
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern kept in each classroom and maintained for use in power failure
418-1.5(r)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Reptiles and amphibians are not permitted
418-1.5(l)(10)
Y
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Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(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
418-1.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Staff who care for infants have interaction with and are responsive to infants
418-1.7(f)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during nap time
418-1.7(h)(3)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
418-1.7(h)(1)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
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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
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Diapers disposed of properly
418-1.11(i)(18)(v)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
418-1.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
Y
Medication is administered to the right child
418-1.11(f)(8)(i)
Y
No vermin on premises
418-1.11(i)(9)
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
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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
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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?
04/14/2025
418-1.4(f)(2)
All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
04/14/2025
Regulation
418-1.4(f)(2)
Regulation Description
All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
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Office: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202