Ardsley Children's Center, Inc.
Ardsley Children's Center, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 44545
700 Ashford Ave. Ardsley, NY 10502
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-YRO-001961
Date:
02/06/2024
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
Inspection Result:
No violations cited for this inspection
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
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
414.3 Building and Equipment
Address number clearly visible
414.3(m)
Y
Adequate, well ventilated and sanitary toilet facilities are accessible
414.3(j)(1)
Y
At least one working toilet and basin per 20 children
414.3(j)(3)
Y
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Clean, safe, sanitary individual sleeping arrangements provided for children who need to rest
414.3(e)
Y
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
414.3(h)
Y
Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed
414.3(l)
Y
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
414.3(k)
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
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
414.3(n)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
414.3(g)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
414.3(f)
Y
414.4 Fire Protection
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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
*
Means of egress are remote from each other
414.4(f)(1)
Y
Monthly fire and safety inspections performed and documented by director or designee
414.4(h)
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
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
414.5(b)(2)
Y
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
414.5(x)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
414.5(n)(1)
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
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
414.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
414.5(m)(2)
Y
Signage exists, as specified in regulation, stating firearms are prohibited
414.5(x)
Y
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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 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
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
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
414.7(h)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
Children are only allowed to go to the bathroom independently as detailed in regulation
414.8(s)
Y
*
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
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
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
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
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
414.11(i)(11)
Y
Garbage cans cleaned as needed
414.11(i)(12)
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 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)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
414.11(f)(17)
Y
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
414.11(f)(2)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
414.11(h)(1)(i)
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
Staff and volunteers wash their hands as required
414.11(i)(1)
Y
414.12 Nutrition
Sufficient and nutritious snacks are available
414.12(a)
Y
414.13 Staff Qualifications
Background checks are conducted for all staff and volunteers as specified in regulation
414.13(b)
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
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
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
Children's names, addresses, emergency contact information on file
414.15(c)(3)
Y
Fire and police notified of hours of operation and number of children in care
414.15(b)(17)(i)
Y
Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
414.15(c)(4)
Y
No business or social activities conducted which divert attention from children
414.15(b)(16)
Y
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Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
Parents have unlimited and on demand access to child(ren)
414.15(b)(8)(i)
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 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 maintain on file a current daily schedule of staff and volunteer arrival and departure times
414.15(c)(12)
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: Child Care Council of Westchester
Phone: (914) 761-3456