Pelham Children's Center, Inc.
Pelham Children's Center, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 44095
301 Third Avenue @ Hutchinson Elementary School Pelham, NY 10803
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-YRO-002277
Date:
01/17/2025
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
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
414.3 Building and Equipment
Fire department sprinkler system connections are identified and accessible.
414.3(l)
Y
Liquefied petroleum gas stored in accordance with Reference Standard 35-5, 39-1, and 39-2.
414.3(l)
Y
Material storage leaves 18 inches of ceiling and sprinkler clearance
414.3(l)
Y
Separate area for sick children to rest
414.3(o)
Y
414.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
414.4(f)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
Evacuation drills recorded monthly
414.4(b)(4)
Y
414.5 Safety
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
414.5(b)(5)
Y
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
414.5(w)
Y
Closet door latches can be opened from the inside
414.5(s)(1)
Y
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
414.5(x)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
*
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have barriers to prevent falling
414.5(e)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs must not present a safety or health hazard
414.5(a)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
414.5(m)(2)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
414.5(b)(4)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm(s) if children nap at the program
414.5(t)
Y
414.6 Transportation
Written parental consent for each child for transportation provided or arranged by program
414.6(a)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
414.7(a)(1)
Y
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
414.7(e)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
414.7(c)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
414.7(h)(2)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
Program requires visitors to sign in upon entry
414.8(q)(1)(i)
Y
Visitor policy
414.8(q)(2)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Emergency medications may be used only as specified in regulation (epi pens, Benadryl, nebulizers)
414.11(h)(5)
Y
Health care plan on-site and followed by all staff
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
414.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months
414.11(f)(20)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
414.11(f)(15)
Y
Medication is administered through the right route
414.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
Medication is admnistered in the right dose
414.11(f)(8)(ii)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
414.11(f)(17)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
414.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
414.11(j)(2)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
414.11(h)(2)
Y
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Sanitary eating area
414.11(i)(6)
Y
The director and teachers have knowledge of and access to childrens medical records and all emergency information
414.11(b)(12)
Y
Thermometers are washed and disinfected as appropriate
414.11(i)(13)
Y
414.13 Staff Qualifications
All applicants for employment and volunteers have provided a history of employment and experience
414.13(b)(1)
Y
Background checks are conducted for all staff and volunteers as specified in regulation
414.13(b)
Y
Staff are qualified for their positions by training and experience
414.13(a)
Y
414.14 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 414.14(d).
414.14(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
414.14(k)
Y
Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months
414.14(c)(1)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
N
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
414.14(l)
Y
Proof of compliance with training requirements
414.14(h)
Y
Training for staff meets standard for hours and topics
414.14(d)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
A description of program activities is available for review
414.15(c)(9)
Y
Attendance records are current and accurate
414.15(c)(5)
Y
Certificate of Occupancy (SED)
414.15(d)
Y
Children's daily records of illness, injury, indicators of abuse
414.15(c)(6)
Y
Children's health records, including current medications and permission for emergency treatment
414.15(c)(6)
Y
Fire and police notified of hours of operation and number of children in care
414.15(b)(17)(i)
Y
Health statements for each staff member and volunteer
414.15(c)(7)
Y
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Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
Posting of Regional Office address and phone number
414.15(b)(22)(iii)
Y
Posting of names, phone numbers, addresses of persons with legal authority for operation of program
414.15(b)(22)(ii)
Y
Posting of registration, restrictions, limitations, and waivers is required
414.15(a)(2)
Y
Posting of regulations
414.15(b)(22)(i)
Y
Proof of insurance on file
414.15(c)(28)
Y
Resumes, SCR results, conviction statements, references completed for all staff
414.15(c)(11)
Y
The program must immediately notify the parent and Office of serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
414.15(b)(14)(iii)
Y
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
01/17/2025
414.14(b)
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
414.14(b)
Regulation Description
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
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: Child Care Council of Westchester
Phone: (914) 761-3456