Southside Community Center
Southside Community Center
License/Registration ID: 583072
305 South Plain Street Ithaca, NY 14850
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-SRO-006563
Date:
03/24/2025
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
414.3 Building and Equipment
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
414.3(a)(2)
Y
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
414.3(h)
Y
Material storage leaves 18 inches of ceiling and sprinkler clearance
414.3(l)
Y
414.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
414.4(f)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
414.5 Safety
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
414.5(x)
Y
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
414.5(o)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
414.5(b)(4)
Y
Working landline phone on premises
414.5(m)(1)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
Children may not spend the majority of program time engaging in activities while seated or focused on a single activity or skill
414.7(d)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
414.7(c)
Y
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
414.7(h)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
414.7(h)(1)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels and individual hygiene items
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Health care plan on-site and followed by all staff
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication administered only for one day with documentation of oral consent from parent and instructions from health professional
414.11(f)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
414.11(f)(9)(i)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
414.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
Medication is administered at the right time
414.11(f)(8)(iii)
Y
No dampness, odors, or accumulated trash on premises
414.11(i)(8)
Y
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
414.11(f)(16)
Y
Thermometers are washed and disinfected as appropriate
414.11(i)(13)
Y
414.14 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 414.14(d).
414.14(c)(2)
N
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months
414.14(c)(1)
N
Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete 30 hours of training every 2 years
414.14(c)
N
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
N
Proof of compliance with training requirements
414.14(h)
N
Training for staff meets standard for hours and topics
414.14(d)
N
414.15 Management and administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
03/24/2025
414.14(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
03/24/2025
414.14(c)
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
Corrected
N
03/24/2025
414.14(c)(1)
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Corrected
N
03/24/2025
414.14(c)(2)
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d).
Corrected
N
03/24/2025
414.14(d)
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are;
Corrected
N
03/24/2025
414.14(h)
The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/24/2025
Regulation
414.14(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
Date Cited
03/24/2025
Regulation
414.14(c)
Regulation Description
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/24/2025
Regulation
414.14(c)(1)
Regulation Description
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/24/2025
Regulation
414.14(c)(2)
Regulation Description
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d).
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/24/2025
Regulation
414.14(d)
Regulation Description
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/24/2025
Regulation
414.14(h)
Regulation Description
The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.
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: Child Development Council of Central New York, Inc.
Phone: (607) 273-0259