The Valley Community Association, Inc.
The Valley Community Association, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 42931
93 Leddy Street Buffalo, NY 14210
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Inspection ID:
2023-I-BRO-053912
Date:
01/02/2024
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
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
Exit stairways are enclosed with fire-resistant walls, doors and doorframes that are consistent with applicable codes
418-1.3(o)
N/O
NYS Fire and Building Code compliance
418-1.3(o)
N/O
Space provided so childrens personal items are stored separately
418-1.3(s)
Y
Sprinkler valves are accessible and unobstructed and labeled appropriately
418-1.3(o)
N/O
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping, eating areas
418-1.3(l)(1)
Y
Two sinks are required in rooms serving infants (licensed after 6-1-15)
418-1.3(l)(5)
Y
Water supply & sewage facilities are adequate
418-1.3(n)
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
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
418-1.5(b)(5)
Y
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
418-1.5(f)
Y
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
418-1.5(y)
Y
Pets are healthy and pose no threat
418-1.5(l)(1)
N/A
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Toddlers have durable books 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
Adequate supply of diapers available
418-1.11(i)(18)(iv)
Y
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
418-1.11(h)(1)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
418-1.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
Staff wash their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(1)
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?
01/02/2024
418-1.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Corrected
N
01/02/2024
418-1.8(k)(3)(i)
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
Corrected
N
01/02/2024
418-1.8(l)(5)
In consideration of a child's developmental readiness, appropriateness of the classroom environment, the level of care the child requires and the needs of the other children in care, the center may move a toddler to the next age group when that child is within three months of their third birthday.
Corrected
N
01/02/2024
418-1.8(l)(12)
When school age children are mixed with pre-school children at the beginning and end of the day, toddlers may not be mixed in these groups. School age children may not be mixed with children under age three at any time.
Corrected
N
01/02/2024
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii)
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Corrected
N
01/02/2024
418-1.11(c)(2)(i)
The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Corrected
N
01/02/2024
418-1.15(c)(11)
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: 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 statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/02/2024
Regulation
418-1.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/02/2024
Regulation
418-1.8(k)(3)(i)
Regulation Description
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/02/2024
Regulation
418-1.8(l)(5)
Regulation Description
In consideration of a child's developmental readiness, appropriateness of the classroom environment, the level of care the child requires and the needs of the other children in care, the center may move a toddler to the next age group when that child is within three months of their third birthday.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/02/2024
Regulation
418-1.8(l)(12)
Regulation Description
When school age children are mixed with pre-school children at the beginning and end of the day, toddlers may not be mixed in these groups. School age children may not be mixed with children under age three at any time.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/02/2024
Regulation
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii)
Regulation Description
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/02/2024
Regulation
418-1.11(c)(2)(i)
Regulation Description
The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/02/2024
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(11)
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: 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 statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart;
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: Buffalo Regional Office
Phone: (716) 847-3828