EMPOWER
EMPOWER
License/Registration ID: 598901
9812 Lockport Road Niagara Falls, NY 14304
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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-BRO-005537
Date:
02/19/2026
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
Inspection Result:
No violations cited for this inspection
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
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate floor plan
418-1.3(a)(1)
Y
Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed
418-1.3(o)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
418-1.3(q)(4)
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
Evacuation crib or other assistive device must be available for children unable to evacuate on their own
418-1.5(b)(8)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
418-1.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Signage exists, as specified in regulation, stating firearms are prohibited
418-1.5(x)
Y
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Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(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
418-1.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
418-1.7(e)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
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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
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(7)
Y
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
418-1.11(i)(11)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
Y
Medication administration only with written instructions for each medication for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions for children less than 18 months of age
418-1.11(f)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication is administered at the right time
418-1.11(f)(8)(iii)
Y
Medications (even if prescribed) that impair ability are not used when children present
418-1.11(b)(10)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
418-1.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
418-1.11(h)(2)
Y
Staff wash their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(1)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
418-1.11(h)(1)(ii)
Y
418-1.14 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 418-1.14(d).
418-1.14(c)(2)
Y
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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
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Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(a)(4)
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: Buffalo Regional Office
Phone: (716) 847-3828