Little Hands Child Care Center
Little Hands Child Care Center
License/Registration ID: 480288
23 North Chestnut Street New Paltz, NY 12561
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-YRO-005885
Date:
01/14/2025
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
Accurate floor plan
418-1.3(a)(1)
Y
All ramps, doors and handrails installed for ADA compliance
418-1.3(o)
Y
Firm, clean, and age appropriate cribs, mats or cots are provided
418-1.3(e)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
Y
Material storage leaves 18 inches of ceiling and sprinkler clearance
418-1.3(o)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
Y
Shower or tub available for overnight care
418-1.3(m)
N/A
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
New or modified outside play equipment must be in accordance with CPSC guidelines
418-1.5(n)(5)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Strings and cords from window coverings are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(z)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
418-1.5(b)(7)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Children may not sleep in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats
418-1.7(m)
Y
Infants must not be exposed to television and other electronic visual media
418-1.7(z)
Y
Staff who care for infants have interaction with and are responsive to infants
418-1.7(f)
Y
Toddlers have durable books available
418-1.7(c)
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
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(2)
Y
Children's health records are current
418-1.11(a)(1)
N
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
418-1.11(b)(9)
Y
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(18)(viii)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
418-1.11(h)(3)
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)
N
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?
01/14/2025
418-1.11(a)(1)
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Corrected
N
01/14/2025
418-1.14(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.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/14/2025
Regulation
418-1.11(a)(1)
Regulation Description
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/14/2025
Regulation
418-1.14(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
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: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400