Early Discoveries Center
Early Discoveries Center
License/Registration ID: 43877
400 Sheep Pasture Road Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-LIRO-001409
Date:
03/10/2026
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
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
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)
Y
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/O
Infants and toddlers have areas separate from older children
418-1.3(q)
Y
Standpipe fire hose is properly stored and conspicuously identified
418-1.3(o)
N/O
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
Evacuation crib or other assistive device must be of substantial construction
418-1.5(b)(9)
Y
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
418-1.5(n)(2)
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
Working landline phone on premises
418-1.5(m)(1)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
418-1.7(o)
N/O
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
N
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Diapering area disinfected after each use
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(7)
Y
Hand sanitizers not used for children under 2 years of age
418-1.11(i)(4)(ii)
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)
N/O
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
418-1.11(f)(9)(i)
N/O
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
418-1.11(f)(9)(iii)
N/O
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 6 months for children under 5
418-1.11(f)(21)
N/O
Medication is administered at the right time
418-1.11(f)(8)(iii)
N/O
The director and teachers have knowledge of and access to childrens medical records and all emergency information
418-1.11(b)(12)
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
*
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?
03/10/2026
418-1.8(a)
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
03/10/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(a)
Regulation Description
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
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