Books and Blocks Day Care
Books and Blocks Day Care
License/Registration ID: 486576
Auburn, NY 13021
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-SRO-004828
Date:
02/26/2026
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate & Approved Floor Plan
416.3(a)
Y
Bathroom available not more than one floor away
416.3(l)
Y
Hot & cold running water and sewage facilities adequate & accessible at all times
416.3(n)
Y
Space for a variety of activities and adequate for the number of children in care
416.3(j)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping and eating areas
416.3(m)
Y
416.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
N
416.5 Safety
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited
416.5(s)(3)
Y
Fireplaces, wood stoves, gas heaters, etc have adequately secured barriers to prevent access
416.5(f)(2)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
416.5(f)(1)
Y
No trampolines used larger than a one person exercise trampoline
416.5(w)
Y
Play equipment is used for intended purpose & is developmentally appropriate
416.5(n)(4)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
416.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
416.5(b)(4)
Y
Window glass less than 32" above floor & accessible to children is safety grade/has adequate barrier
416.5(p)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Awake infants less than 6 months are placed on stomach/back/side for short supervised periods
416.7(b)
Y
Children must be provided opportunity to choose between quiet and active play.
416.7(g)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged so egress will not be blocked
416.7(o)(5)
Y
Schedule of activities, including bedtime preparation
416.7(k)
Y
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
416.7(l)
Y
416.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
416.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
416.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
416.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
416.8(j)(3)
Y
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
Y
416.11 Health and Infection Control
All rooms and surfaces are clean, sanitized and disinfected using an EPA registered product
416.11(i)(21)
Y
Diapering area disinfected after each use
416.11(i)(10)
Y
For evening/night care each child shall have an individual washcloth, towel & toothbrush
416.11(i)(6)
Y
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(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 416.14(f).
416.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
416.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
416.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
416.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
416.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
416.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
416.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/26/2026
416.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Not Corrected
N
02/26/2026
416.4(h)(4)
All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
Not Corrected
N
Date Cited
02/26/2026
Regulation
416.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/26/2026
Regulation
416.4(h)(4)
Regulation Description
All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
Compliance Status
Not 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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202