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-035380
Date:
04/24/2025
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
414.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate floor plan
414.3(a)(1)
Y
At least one working toilet and basin per 20 children
414.3(j)(3)
Y
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Clean, safe, sanitary individual sleeping arrangements provided for children who need to rest
414.3(e)
Y
Hood exhaust systems
414.3(l)(2)
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
Bathroom doors must be openable from the outside when locked
414.5(s)(2)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
414.5(r)
Y
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
414.5(l)(7)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
414.5(m)(2)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
414.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use except as exempt by regulation
414.5(d)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(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
414.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm(s) if children nap at the program
414.5(t)
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
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
414.11(i)(2)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
414.11(b)(8)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
414.11(h)(1)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
414.11(i)(4)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
414.11(f)(10)
Y
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
414.11(f)(2)
Y
The director and teachers have knowledge of and access to childrens medical records and all emergency information
414.11(b)(12)
Y
414.13 Staff Qualifications
Staff are qualified for their positions by training and experience
414.13(a)
Y
414.14 Training
*
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)
Y
Training for staff meets standard for hours and topics
414.14(d)
N
Training must be approved by OCFS based on policy regarding training and trainers
414.14(i)
Y
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?
04/24/2025
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
04/24/2025
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
04/24/2025
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
04/24/2025
414.14(d)
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
04/24/2025
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
04/24/2025
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
04/24/2025
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
04/24/2025
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
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