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:
2025-I-YRO-029312
Date:
04/24/2025
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
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
Accurate floor plan
414.3(a)(1)
Y
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
414.3(b)
Y
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
414.3(a)(2)
Y
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
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
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
414.5 Safety
All pets that require a license must be licensed
414.5(l)(2)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
414.5(n)(1)
Y
Pets are healthy and pose no threat
414.5(l)(1)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
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
The program must take suitable precautions to prevent serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
414.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
414.5(q)
Y
414.6 Transportation
All drivers and vehicles meet DOT & DMV requirements
414.6(g)
N/A
Children are not left unattended in a vehicle
414.6(d)
N/A
Children are secured in safety seats or seat belts when in a motor vehicle
414.6(f)
N/A
Children board and exit a motor vehicle only from the curb side
414.6(e)
N/A
Current registration and inspection stickers on vehicle
414.6(i)
N/A
Drivers must be 18 years of age and hold a current valid license for the type of vehicle used
414.6(h)
N/A
No driver transporting shall operate a mobile phone or other electronic device including hands-free.
414.6(k)
N/A
Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan before a child can be transported
414.6(c)
N/A
Parents of a child to be transported must receive in advance, the transportation plan and any amendments
414.6(j)
N/A
When transportation is provided by or arranged by program, parents must be informed of changes
414.6(b)
N/A
Written parental consent for each child for transportation provided or arranged by program
414.6(a)
N/A
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
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
414.7(h)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
414.7(h)(2)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
414.7(h)(1)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
A qualified group teacher is required for every group of children
414.8(e)
Y
A teacher must accompany children to the bathroom if it is accessible to the public or used by other groups
414.8(r)
Y
Children are only allowed to go to the bathroom independently as detailed in regulation
414.8(s)
Y
Children are released only to approved individuals
414.8(p)(1)
Y
Children released unsupervised only with written permission and under acceptable circumstances
414.8(p)(2)
Y
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Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
Electronic devices for social/entertainment purposes are not used while supervising children
414.8(n)
Y
If transportation provided program verifies that appropriate person is at childs destination
414.8(p)(3)
Y
No one under age 18 is left in sole charge of children at any time
414.8(d)
Y
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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
Qualified staff is provided to fill in for absent staff member(s)
414.8(h)
Y
Visitor policy
414.8(q)(2)
Y
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)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
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
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
414.11(i)(11)
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, 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
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
414.11(f)(16)
Y
414.14 Training
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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
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 names, addresses, emergency contact information on file
414.15(c)(3)
Y
Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
414.15(c)(4)
Y
*
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 regulations
414.15(b)(22)(i)
Y
Proof of insurance on file
414.15(c)(28)
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