Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls

Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls

License/Registration ID: 44793

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9601 Mira Lane Castorland, NY 13620
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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:
2026-I-SRO-001536
Date:
03/03/2026
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
Address number clearly visible on premises
418-1.3(p)
Y
Firm, clean, and age appropriate cribs, mats or cots are provided
418-1.3(e)
Y
For toddlers, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for cribs, cots or mats for one third of the maximum capacity of the classroom
418-1.3(q)(2)
N/A
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
418-1.3(o)(2)
N
Hood exhaust systems
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Manual fire alarm stations are visible and accessible
418-1.3(o)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
418-1.3(q)(4)
Y
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
All pets that require a license must be licensed
418-1.5(l)(2)
N/A
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
418-1.5(o)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs must not present a safety or health hazard
418-1.5(a)
Y
* Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Daily schedule includes a routine of good personal hygiene practices
418-1.7(a)(3)
Y
Infants are put to sleep on their backs unless medical documentation provided
418-1.7(p)
N/A
Infants have freedom of movement to crawl, stand, walk, run
418-1.7(d)
N/A
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
All trained designated staff who administer medications to children must be at least 18 years of age.
418-1.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
Y
* Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
Y
* Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
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 may be used only in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(4)
Y
Medication is administered in the right dose
418-1.11(f)(8)(ii)
Y
No vermin on premises
418-1.11(i)(9)
Y
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
418-1.11(c)(1)
Y
Sanitary eating area
418-1.11(i)(6)
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?
03/03/2026
418-1.3(o)(2)
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Corrected
N
03/03/2026
418-1.4(g)
Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
Corrected
N
03/03/2026
418-1.5(aa)
The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/03/2026
Regulation
418-1.3(o)(2)
Regulation Description
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/03/2026
Regulation
418-1.4(g)
Regulation Description
Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/03/2026
Regulation
418-1.5(aa)
Regulation Description
The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202