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:
2023-I-SRO-005425
Date:
10/13/2023
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
417.2 Procedures for Applying for and Renewing a Registration
Premises and surrounding area have been observed to be free of environmental hazards including radon, if applicable
417.2(a)(13)
Y
417.3 Building and Equipment
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
417.3(k)
Y
Accurate & Approved Floor Plan
417.3(a)
Y
Age appropriate cribs, mats, cots are provided
417.3(e)
Y
Bathroom available not more than one floor away
417.3(l)
Y
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
417.3(i)
Y
Space for a variety of activities and adequate for the number of children in care
417.3(j)
Y
417.4 Fire Protection
Approved and immediately accessible fire extinguisher observed in kitchen and outside furnace room
417.4(f)
Y
Monthly evacuation drills recorded on approved form & available for review
417.4(b)(4)
Y
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Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
417.4(h)(4)
Y
Smoke detectors operating on each floor including those not used for childcare
417.4(c)
Y
Trash and combustibles are not stored in outdoor areas accessible to children
417.4(i)
Y
Trash and combustibles not stored within 4 feet of heating equipment
417.4(i)
Y
417.5 Safety
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
417.5(f)(2)
Y
All pets that require a license must be licensed
417.5(l)(2)
Y
All required vaccines for pets are current
417.5(l)(3)
Y
Animals Inside or outside do not present a threat and appear healthy and free of parasites
417.5(l)(1)
Y
Cleaning supplies stored in original containers or mixed/labeled used & stored where inaccessible
417.5(k)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram must be posted
417.5(b)(2)
Y
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
417.5(u)(1)
Y
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No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
417.5(r)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have rail & barrier to prevent falling
417.5(e)
Y
Posting of 911 and Poison Control number 1-800-222-1222
417.5(m)(5)
Y
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use
417.5(d)
N/A
Shelter in place drills have been conducted and recorded as required
417.5(b)(5)
Y
There must be a cushioned surface under outside play equipment that poses a fall hazard, regardless of height
417.5(n)(5)
Y
Window glass less than 32" above floor & accessible to children is safety grade/has adequate barrier
417.5(p)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on all levels with a carbon monoxide source or a designated napping area (home built after 2008)
417.5(v)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area
417.5(v)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
Appropriate hygiene practices in use
417.7(c)
Y
Children must be allowed freedom of movement.
417.7(f)
Y
Children must be provided opportunity to choose between quiet and active play.
417.7(g)
Y
Children must have daily outdoor play
417.7(h)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged so children will not be stepped on
417.7(o)(4)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged so egress will not be blocked
417.7(o)(5)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged to permit caregivers to move freely and safely
417.7(o)(6)
Y
Designated napping area is draft free
417.7(o)(3)
Y
Individual, sanitary bed coverings are available as needed
417.7(p)
Y
Infants are not confined more than 30 minutes in crib (unless sleeping)
417.7(i)
Y
Infants are put to sleep on their backs unless medical documentation provided
417.7(m)
Y
Mats & cots must be stored such that sleeping surfaces do not touch.
417.7(r)
Y
Schedule of activities, including bedtime preparation
417.7(k)
N/A
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
417.7(l)
Y
Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillows, heavy blankets, etc. unless medically approved
417.7(n)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment
417.7(e)
Y
417.8 Supervision of Children
All visitors have logged date & time of arrival
417.8(p)(1)(ii)
Y
All visitors have logged purpose of visit to program
417.8(p)(1)(iii)
Y
All visitors have logged time of departure from program
417.8(p)(1)(iv)
Y
All visitors have signed in upon arrival at program
417.8(p)(1)(i)
Y
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Approved provider is the primary caregiver
417.8(e)
Y
Children sleeping in room without adult supervision have written parental permission, caregiver on same floor, door open and electronic monitor in use
417.8(b)(1)
Y
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Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
417.8(a)
Y
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One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
417.8(j)(1)
Y
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One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
417.8(j)(2)
Y
Sleeping or napping children are physically checked at least every 15 minutes if electronic monitor used
417.8(b)(2)
Y
Visitor control procedures are in place & followed
417.8(p)(2)
Y
417.9 Behavior Management
Children are not isolated
417.9(f)
Y
Written behavior management plan provided to caregivers, staff and parents
417.9(c)
Y
417.11 Health and Infection Control
All caregivers have knowledge of & access to childrens medical records & all emergency information
417.11(b)(12)
Y
All rooms and surfaces are clean, sanitized and disinfected using an EPA registered product
417.11(i)(21)
Y
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap and towels
417.11(i)(14)
Y
Caregiver(s) and staff wash their hands as required
417.11(i)(1)
Y
Childrens immunizations are current
417.11(a)(3)
Y
Diapering area disinfected after each use
417.11(i)(10)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
417.11(i)(10)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
417.11(h)(1)
Y
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
417.11(i)(27)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily and recorded as described in health care plan
417.11(c)(2)(i)
Y
Home and premises are free of vermin
417.11(i)(23)
Y
Medical statement has been submitted before a caregiver has any involvement in child care work
417.11(b)(1)(ii)
Y
Medication containers, both prescription and OTC, labeled as specified in regulation
417.11(f)(16)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
417.11(f)(15)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
417.11(f)(17)
Y
Medication, if administered by relatives, must be over 18 and within 3rd degree of consanguinity
417.11(f)(2)(i)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
417.11(h)(2)
Y
Sleeping and napping equipment is cleaned weekly or before use by another child
417.11(i)(31)
Y
Written parental consent for emergency medical treatment
417.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
417.12 Nutrition
Children encouraged to feed themselves and use table manners
417.12(i)
Y
Children in care for more than 4 hours per day receive at least 1 nutritious meal
417.12(b)
Y
Devices used to warm milk or food for infants must not exceed 120 degrees
417.12(u)
Y
Infants 6 months and younger are held while fed bottle
417.12(y)
Y
Parent agreement in writing allowing caregiver to prepare infant formula
417.12(o)
Y
Parent agreement in writing specifying infant feeding schedule and instructions
417.12(n)
Y
Portion sizes suitable, seconds available
417.12(h)
Y
Safe drinking water available
417.12(l)
Y
Sufficient and nutritious meals and snacks are available
417.12(a)
Y
417.13 Caregiver Qualifications
Provider has completed health & safety training as required
417.13(e)
Y
Provider, Assistant(s) and Substitute(s) are capable of providing safe and suitable care, supportive of children's well-being
417.13(a)(3)
Y
417.14 Training
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A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
417.14(m)
Y
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 417.14(f).
417.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
417.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
417.14(b)
Y
Provider & assistant must complete 30 hours in all topics every 2 years
417.14(f)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
417.15 Management and Administration
Children's health records and immunizations are current
417.15(c)(6)
Y
Childrens daily records of illness, injury, indicators of abuse
417.15(c)(6)
Y
Childrens health and immunization records, including permission for emergency treatment
417.15(c)(6)
Y
Childrens names, addresses, emergency contact information on file
417.15(c)(3)
Y
Daily attendance records are filled out with arrival and departure times
417.15(c)(5)
Y
Daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of all caregivers, employees & volunteers
417.15(c)(13)
Y
Daily schedule or list of program activities available for review
417.15(c)(9)
Y
Documentation of training sessions attended
417.15(c)(14)
Y
Evacuation and shelter in place drills documented and kept on file
417.15(c)(1)
Y
Health care plan approved and on file
417.15(c)(2)
Y
Health statements for each caregiver
417.15(c)(7)
Y
Health statements for each household member
417.15(c)(8)
Y
Inspection for environmental hazards including radon and lead if required
417.15(c)(17)
Y
Inspection of private water supply
417.15(c)(11)(i)
Y
Inspection of solid fuel burning appliances or gas space heaters used in home
417.15(c)(10)
Y
License, waivers, limitations and restrictions posted
417.15(a)(2)
Y
Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
417.15(c)(4)
Y
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Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
417.15(a)(9)
Y
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Office notified of any change to the home or program
417.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
417.15(b)(20)
Y
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Program operating within the definition of child day care
417.15(a)(1)(i)
Y
Regulations are available and accessible at the program
417.15(b)(13)
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: St. Lawrence Child Care Council
Phone: (315) 393-6474