Alternatives for Children
Alternatives for Children
License/Registration ID: 42480
168 Hill St. Southampton, NY 11968
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-LIRO-122407
Date:
12/22/2025
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
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
418-1.3(k)
Y
Accurate floor plan
418-1.3(a)(1)
Y
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
418-1.3(b)
Y
Buildings, systems, and equipment are in good repair and operational
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
418-1.3(o)
N/A
Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed
418-1.3(o)
Y
Firm, clean, and age appropriate cribs, mats or cots are provided
418-1.3(e)
N/O
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
Y
Minimum temperature maintained
418-1.3(d)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
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
Evacuation drills conducted monthly
418-1.4(b)(1)
Y
418-1.5 Safety
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
418-1.5(b)(5)
Y
Barriers used if window less than 32 inches from floor
418-1.5(p)
N/A
Bathroom doors must be openable from the outside when locked
418-1.5(s)(2)
N/O
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
418-1.5(b)(2)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
418-1.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
418-1.5(b)(4)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Climbing and large motor apparatus available either inside or outside
418-1.7(y)
Y
Cribs, mats, cots are located safely
418-1.7(r)(2)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
418-1.7(c)
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
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
Y
Diapers disposed of properly
418-1.11(i)(18)(v)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(4)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily
418-1.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication administration authorization and consent forms for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Medication is administered through the right route
418-1.11(f)(8)(v)
N/O
No vermin on premises
418-1.11(i)(9)
Y
Sanitary eating area
418-1.11(i)(6)
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
Attendance records are current and accurate
418-1.15(c)(5)
Y
*
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?
12/22/2025
418-1.15(b)(12)(i)
The child day care center must report to the Office: Immediately upon learning of a change that affects those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
12/22/2025
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(12)(i)
Regulation Description
The child day care center must report to the Office: Immediately upon learning of a change that affects those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency;
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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560