Ballston Area Community Center, Inc.
Ballston Area Community Center, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 44882
20 Malta Avenue Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-ARO-051013
Date:
06/04/2026
Inspection Type:
Documentation Review
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
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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
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 drill records show that exit routes were varied
414.4(b)(2)
Y
Evacuation drills conducted monthly
414.4(b)(1)
Y
Evacuation drills recorded monthly
414.4(b)(4)
Y
Monthly fire and safety inspections performed and documented by director or designee
414.4(h)
Y
414.5 Safety
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
414.5(b)(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
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
414.6 Transportation
Written parental consent for each child for transportation provided or arranged by program
414.6(a)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
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
*
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
414.9 Behavior Management
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
414.11 Health and Infection Control
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
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
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
Office has been informed of any staff/volunteer disclosing a criminal conviction
414.13(c)
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, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete 30 hours of training every 2 years
414.14(c)
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
Training must be approved by OCFS based on policy regarding training and trainers
414.14(i)
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
Building code certification
414.15(c)(33)
Y
Certificate of Occupancy (SED)
414.15(d)
Y
Certification regarding environmental hazards, including radon and lead
414.15(c)(30)
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
Description of food service arrangements if meals not prepared at program location
414.15(c)(26)(iii)
Y
Documentation of inspection of boiler or other heating system (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(v)
Y
Documentation on file that fire alarm systems are maintained, tested and inspected in accordance with state or other applicable codes
414.15(c)(31)
Y
Documentation that fire suppression equipment and system are in compliance with Code is on file
414.15(c)(32)
Y
Doing Business As (DBA) Certificate
414.15(c)(27)
Y
Fire and police notified of hours of operation and number of children in care
414.15(b)(17)(i)
Y
Four weeks approved menus are on file when food provided on site
414.15(c)(26)(i)
Y
Health care plan - approved
414.15(c)(2)
Y
Health statements for each staff member and volunteer
414.15(c)(7)
Y
Inspection by Health Department
414.15(c)(22)
Y
Inspection of boiler or other heating system
414.15(c)(34)
Y
Inspection of private water supply
414.15(c)(29)
Y
Inspection of private water supply within 12 months previous to midpoint date
414.15(b)(29)(ii)
Y
Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
414.15(c)(4)
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
Procedures for supervision of staff and volunteers on file
414.15(c)(25)
Y
Proof of insurance on file
414.15(c)(28)
Y
Report of Fire Suppression Inspection - Fire Extinguisher Verification (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(iv)
Y
Report of Fire Suppression Inspection - Hood Suppression System (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(iv)
Y
Report of Fire Suppression Inspection - Sprinkler Standpipe System (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(iv)
Y
Report of approval of fire alarm system (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(iii)
Y
Resumes, SCR results, conviction statements, references completed for all staff
414.15(c)(11)
Y
Submission of fraudulent or altered documents is prohibited
414.15(b)(5)
Y
The program must maintain on file a current daily schedule of staff and volunteer arrival and departure times
414.15(c)(12)
Y
Written procedures for ensuring the safety of a child after report of abuse or maltreatment is filed
414.15(c)(23)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
06/04/2026
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.
Not Corrected
N
06/04/2026
414.14(c)
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
Not Corrected
N
06/04/2026
414.14(c)(1)
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Not Corrected
N
06/04/2026
414.14(d)
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are;
Not Corrected
N
06/04/2026
414.15(b)(29)(iii)
Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a school age child care program;
Not Corrected
N
Date Cited
06/04/2026
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
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/04/2026
Regulation
414.14(c)
Regulation Description
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/04/2026
Regulation
414.14(c)(1)
Regulation Description
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/04/2026
Regulation
414.14(d)
Regulation Description
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are;
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/04/2026
Regulation
414.15(b)(29)(iii)
Regulation Description
Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a school age child care program;
Compliance Status
Not 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: Albany Regional Office
Phone: (518) 402-3038