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-053483
Date:
07/25/2025
Inspection Type:
Complaint
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
418-1.8 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
418-1.14 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?
07/25/2025
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.
Corrected
Y
07/25/2025
418-1.8(b)
The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
Corrected
Y
07/25/2025
418-1.13(a)
Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center.
Corrected
N
07/25/2025
418-1.15(b)(8)(iii)
The parent of a child receiving care must have: unlimited and on demand access to the director and teachers whenever such child is in care or during the normal hours of operation; and
Corrected
N
Date Cited
07/25/2025
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
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
07/25/2025
Regulation
418-1.8(b)
Regulation Description
The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
07/25/2025
Regulation
418-1.13(a)
Regulation Description
Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
07/25/2025
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(8)(iii)
Regulation Description
The parent of a child receiving care must have: unlimited and on demand access to the director and teachers whenever such child is in care or during the normal hours of operation; and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
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For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202