Pelham Children's Center, Inc.
Pelham Children's Center, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 44095
301 Third Avenue @ Hutchinson Elementary School Pelham, NY 10803
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-YRO-095882
Date:
09/09/2025
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
414.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate floor plan
414.3(a)(1)
Y
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Hood exhaust systems
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Liquefied petroleum gas stored in accordance with Reference Standard 35-5, 39-1, and 39-2.
414.3(l)
Y
Sprinkler valves are accessible and unobstructed and labeled appropriately
414.3(l)
Y
Toilets in stalls or other provisions in place to ensure privacy
414.3(j)(2)
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 conducted monthly
414.4(b)(1)
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
Call ID or blocking is not used to block calls from parents, the Office or other government entities
414.5(m)(3)
Y
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
414.5(w)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key
414.5(s)(3)
Y
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
414.5(o)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
414.5(r)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs must not present a safety or health hazard
414.5(a)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
Working landline phone on premises
414.5(m)(1)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
414.7(a)(1)
Y
Age-appropriate activities are available
414.7(c)
Y
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
414.7(e)
Y
Children may not spend the majority of program time engaging in activities while seated or focused on a single activity or skill
414.7(d)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
414.7(c)
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)
N
When children are in mixed age groups, the ratio maintained is that applicable to the youngest child present
414.8(l)(4)
Y
When director away from premises, person designated to act on director's behalf
414.8(g)
N
414.9 Behavior Management
A child may only be disciplined by a director, group teacher or assistant teacher
414.9(l)
Y
Behavior management is appropriate to age and guides children to take responsibility for their actions
414.9(d)
Y
Children are not isolated in a closet, darkened area, or where cannot be supervised
414.9(f)
Y
Corporal punishment is prohibited
414.9(j)
Y
Discipline relates to a child's action and is handled without delay
414.9(e)
Y
Food, rest, sleep are not used for disciplinary purposes
414.9(k)
Y
Frightening, demeaning or humiliating techniques not used
414.9(m)
Y
Physical intervention is permitted only as an immediate response to prevent serious injury
414.9(i)
Y
Physical restraint is prohibited
414.9(h)
Y
Separation from group situation in accordance with regulation
414.9(g)
Y
Written behavior management plan provided to staff and parents
414.9(c)
Y
Written behavior management policy is established and followed
414.9(a)
Y
414.10 Child abuse and Maltreatment
Children are not abused or maltreated and no acts of abuse or maltreatment are tolerated
414.10(a)
Y
Suspected acts of abuse or maltreatment are reported
414.10(c)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
414.11(i)(6)
Y
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels and individual hygiene items
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
414.11(i)(2)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of a controlled substance is prohibited unless prescribed, taken as directed, and does not impair ability to care for children
414.11(b)(10)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
414.11(b)(9)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
414.11(b)(8)
Y
Cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
414.11(i)(16)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water between uses
414.11(i)(15)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
414.11(h)(1)
Y
Emergency medications may be used only as specified in regulation (epi pens, Benadryl, nebulizers)
414.11(h)(5)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
414.11(i)(7)
Y
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
414.11(i)(11)
Y
Garbage cans cleaned as needed
414.11(i)(12)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
414.11(i)(4)
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)
N
Individual drinking cups or disposable cups must be provided daily; drinking cups and utensils must be washed before use by another child
414.11(i)(14)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
414.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication administered only for one day with documentation of oral consent from parent and instructions from health professional
414.11(f)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
414.11(f)(10)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
414.11(f)(9)(i)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
414.11(f)(9)(ii)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
414.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
Medication administration only with MAT training, appropriate NYS license, unless given by a relative
414.11(e)(1)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months
414.11(f)(20)
N
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
414.11(f)(15)
Y
Medication is administered at the right time
414.11(f)(8)(iii)
Y
Medication is administered through the right route
414.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
Medication is administered to the right child
414.11(f)(8)(i)
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)
N
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
414.11(f)(2)
Y
Medication, if administered by relatives, limited to parents or those within third degree of consanguinity
414.11(f)(2)
Y
No dampness, odors, or accumulated trash on premises
414.11(i)(8)
Y
No vermin on premises
414.11(i)(9)
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
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
414.11(f)(16)
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
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are occupying the vehicle
414.11(b)(11)
Y
Staff and volunteers wash their hands as required
414.11(i)(1)
Y
The correct medication is administered
414.11(f)(8)(iv)
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
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
414.11(h)(1)(ii)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
414.11(i)(5)
Y
414.12 Nutrition
Disposable cups and plates and plastic eating utensils discarded after use
414.12(m)
Y
Drinking water always safe and available
414.12(l)
Y
If food is heated in a microwave, it is stirred and allowed to reach serving temperature before serving
414.12(n)
Y
Information on healthy food and beverage choices is shared with parents
414.12(u)
Y
Meals and snacks provided by program meet CACFP requirements
414.12(r)
Y
Meals provided by the program may accommodate personal, religious or medical needs
414.12(g)
Y
Meals snacks and beverages provided by the parent are not subject to the CACFP requirement
414.12(s)
Y
Perishable food and liquids must be refrigerated
414.12(k)
Y
Portion sizes suitable, seconds available
414.12(h)
Y
Program may only provide water, fluid milk or 100 percent juice
414.12(p)
Y
Staff do not force or bribe children to eat nor use food as a reward or punishment
414.12(o)
Y
Sufficient and nutritious snacks are available
414.12(a)
Y
Sufficient time allotted for eating
414.12(j)
Y
Supplemental food is available if no meal, or one of inadequate nutritional value is provided by parent
414.12(e)
Y
When milk is served, it is 1 percent fat or less milk
414.12(q)
Y
414.14 Training
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
N
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
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?
09/09/2025
414.8(g)
Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.
Corrected
N
09/09/2025
414.8(q)(1)(i)
Each school-age child care program shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises;
Corrected
N
09/09/2025
414.11(b)(1)
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Corrected
N
09/09/2025
414.11(c)(1)
The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Corrected
N
09/09/2025
414.11(f)(17)
Medications must be kept in a clean area that is inaccessible to children.
Corrected
N
09/09/2025
414.11(f)(20)
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children must be reauthorized at least once every 12 months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Corrected
N
09/09/2025
414.14(k)
All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
09/09/2025
Regulation
414.8(g)
Regulation Description
Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/09/2025
Regulation
414.8(q)(1)(i)
Regulation Description
Each school-age child care program shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/09/2025
Regulation
414.11(b)(1)
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:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/09/2025
Regulation
414.11(c)(1)
Regulation Description
The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/09/2025
Regulation
414.11(f)(17)
Regulation Description
Medications must be kept in a clean area that is inaccessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/09/2025
Regulation
414.11(f)(20)
Regulation Description
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children must be reauthorized at least once every 12 months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/09/2025
Regulation
414.14(k)
Regulation Description
All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.
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