Little Sponges Daycare LLC
Little Sponges Daycare LLC
License/Registration ID: 481043
1000 Shames Drive Westbury, NY 11590
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Inspection ID:
2023-I-LIRO-038300
Date:
07/25/2023
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
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
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
418-1.3(o)
N/O
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
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
Barriers used if window less than 32 inches from floor
418-1.5(p)
N/O
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern kept in each classroom and maintained for use in power failure
418-1.5(r)
N/O
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
418-1.5(n)(2)
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)
N
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Awake infants less than 6 months are placed on stomach/back/side for short supervised periods
418-1.7(a)(2)
Y
Cribs, mats, cots are located at least two feet apart from each other
418-1.7(r)(7)
Y
No more than 1 person may occupy a cot, crib, bed or mat
418-1.7(v)
Y
Opportunities for learning and self-expression in small and large groups is provided
418-1.7(g)
Y
Staff who care for infants have interaction with and are responsive to infants
418-1.7(f)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
418-1.7(c)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
418-1.7(h)(2)
Y
Toddlers have large motor and fine motor activities available
418-1.7(a)(1)
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
Diapers disposed of properly
418-1.11(i)(18)(v)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
418-1.11(h)(1)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
418-1.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
418-1.11(c)(1)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
418-1.11(h)(3)
Y
Staff wash their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(1)
Y
418-1.14 Training
*
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?
07/25/2023
418-1.5(a)
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Corrected
N
07/25/2023
418-1.5(z)
All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.
Corrected
N
07/25/2023
418-1.11(c)(1)
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
07/25/2023
Regulation
418-1.5(a)
Regulation Description
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
07/25/2023
Regulation
418-1.5(z)
Regulation Description
All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
07/25/2023
Regulation
418-1.11(c)(1)
Regulation Description
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
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:
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560