Merrick Community Nursery School
Merrick Community Nursery School
License/Registration ID: 45156
69 Willis Avenue Merrick, NY 11566
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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-LIRO-001585
Date:
04/23/2026
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
418-1.3(o)
N/O
Exit stairways are enclosed with fire-resistant walls, doors and doorframes that are consistent with applicable codes
418-1.3(o)
N/O
NYS Fire and Building Code compliance
418-1.3(o)
Y
No stackable cribs
418-1.3(f)
Y
418-1.4 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
418-1.4(f)
Y
418-1.5 Safety
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
418-1.5(b)(5)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
418-1.5(b)(2)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
418-1.5(n)(1)
Y
Knives and hot cooking equipment out of reach of children
418-1.5(a)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Public Swimming pools & bathing beaches must have valid permit issued by the local health department
418-1.5(g)(3)
Y
Reptiles and amphibians are not permitted
418-1.5(l)(10)
Y
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Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, do not touch when stored
418-1.7(u)
N/O
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
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Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
Y
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Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(6)
Y
Diapers disposed of properly
418-1.11(i)(18)(v)
Y
Individual drinking cups or disposable cups must be provided daily; drinking cups and utensils must be washed before use by another child
418-1.11(i)(14)
Y
Medication administration authorization and consent forms for children less than 18 months of age
418-1.11(f)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 6 months for children under 5
418-1.11(f)(21)
Y
Medication is administered in the right dose
418-1.11(f)(8)(ii)
Y
Medication is administered through the right route
418-1.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
418-1.11(c)(1)
Y
Staff wash their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(1)
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
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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
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Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(a)(4)
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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560