Nurturing Steps Daycare
Nurturing Steps Daycare
License/Registration ID: 545980
7 Cypress Street Yonkers, NY 10704
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-YRO-006209
Date:
05/01/2024
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)
N
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
Emergency evacuation diagram must be posted
416.5(b)(2)
N
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
Notice given in approved format to Office & parents of the presence of firearms, shotguns or rifles
416.5(x)(5)
Y
Parent agreement in writing for childs use of residential pool
416.5(g)(4)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Pool use safety plan is being followed
416.5(g)(3)(iii)
Y
Spa pools, hot tubs and fill and drain wading pools are not used
416.5(g)(1)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
416.5(a)
Y
The program must take suitable precautions to prevent serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
416.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Appropriate hygiene practices in use
416.7(c)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during nap time
416.7(x)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
416.7(v)
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
No person under 18 years of age can be left in sole charge of children.
416.11(c)(2)(vii)(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)
N
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
Adequate supply of diapers available
416.11(i)(11)
Y
Children must be adequately cleaned after diaper changes
416.11(i)(3)
Y
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
416.11(i)(2)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
416.11(i)(10)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
416.11(f)(1)(i)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
416.11(f)(10)
Y
Medication if administered by parent, relative, has dosages & time administered logged by caregiver
416.11(f)(2)
Y
Medication, if administered by relatives, must be over 18 and within 3rd degree of consanguinity
416.11(f)(2)(i)
Y
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
N
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)
N
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)
N
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?
05/01/2024
413.3(g)(3)(i)
The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
416.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
416.4(d)
In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
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.
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
416.5(b)(2)
The emergency evacuation diagram must be posted in a visible location.
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
416.5(i)
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
416.8(j)(3)
When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
416.11(b)(7)
The program must retain on file in the program a medical statement, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, from a health care provider for each person residing in the home.
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
416.14(m)
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
416.14(n)
CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
416.15(b)(12)
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
416.15(b)(17)(i)
the program must furnish, in writing, the following: identifying information related to the specific child who would receive care, including the parents name and address, and the child's name, gender and age;
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
416.15(c)(1)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 416.4 and 416.5 of this Part;
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
416.15(c)(5)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
N
05/01/2024
416.15(c)(13)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
Regulation
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Regulation Description
The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
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
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
Regulation
416.4(d)
Regulation Description
In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
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
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
Regulation
416.5(b)(2)
Regulation Description
The emergency evacuation diagram must be posted in a visible location.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
Regulation
416.5(i)
Regulation Description
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
Regulation
416.8(j)(3)
Regulation Description
When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
Regulation
416.11(b)(7)
Regulation Description
The program must retain on file in the program a medical statement, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, from a health care provider for each person residing in the home.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
Regulation
416.14(m)
Regulation Description
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
Regulation
416.14(n)
Regulation Description
CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
Regulation
416.15(b)(12)
Regulation Description
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
Regulation
416.15(b)(17)(i)
Regulation Description
the program must furnish, in writing, the following: identifying information related to the specific child who would receive care, including the parents name and address, and the child's name, gender and age;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
Regulation
416.15(c)(1)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 416.4 and 416.5 of this Part;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
Regulation
416.15(c)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/01/2024
Regulation
416.15(c)(13)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
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