Merrick Community Nursery School
Merrick Community Nursery School
License/Registration ID: 45156
69 Willis Avenue Merrick, NY 11566
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-LIRO-002422
Date:
02/25/2025
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
Adequate light for supervision and safe egress
418-1.3(b)
Y
All established fire lanes are unobstructed
418-1.3(o)
Y
Buildings, systems, and equipment are in good repair and operational
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Infants and toddlers have areas separate from older children
418-1.3(q)
Y
Material storage leaves 18 inches of ceiling and sprinkler clearance
418-1.3(o)
Y
Water supply & sewage facilities are adequate
418-1.3(n)
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
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited on egress doors
418-1.5(s)(3)
Y
High chairs must have a sturdy and steady base and be used only for children who can sit up independently
418-1.5(ab)(1)
Y
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
418-1.5(y)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Individual, clean bed coverings available
418-1.7(s)
Y
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
418-1.7(o)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
418-1.7(h)(2)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
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
Additional clothing available for children
418-1.11(i)(19)
Y
Diapering area disinfected after each use
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Hand sanitizers not used for children under 2 years of age
418-1.11(i)(4)(ii)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
418-1.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication is administered in the right dose
418-1.11(f)(8)(ii)
Y
Medication is administered to the right child
418-1.11(f)(8)(i)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
418-1.11(j)(2)
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?
02/25/2025
418-1.8(q)(2)
Each day care center shall establish written rules and policies as are necessary to provide for monitoring and control of visitors to protect the health, safety and welfare of children in care.
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
02/25/2025
Regulation
418-1.8(q)(2)
Regulation Description
Each day care center shall establish written rules and policies as are necessary to provide for monitoring and control of visitors to protect the health, safety and welfare of children in care.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
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:
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Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560