GOTITAS DE AMOR DAY CARE CENTER
GOTITAS DE AMOR DAY CARE CENTER
License/Registration ID: 632899
1109 Merrick Ave. Merrick, NY 11566
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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:
2024-I-LIRO-078456
Date:
08/07/2024
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Diagram of home shows 2nd floor as child care space and shows two stairways as means of egress
416.3(a)
N/A
Hot & cold running water and sewage facilities adequate & accessible at all times
416.3(n)
Y
Temperature at least 68 degrees
416.3(d)
Y
416.4 Fire Protection
Fire extinguishers are multipurpose, fully charged and with intact seals as applicable.
416.4(f)
Y
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
Y
416.5 Safety
All potentially hazardous substances and items are stored where children cannot access
416.5(j)
Y
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
416.5(u)(1)
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
Posting of 911 and Poison Control number 1-800-222-1222
416.5(m)(5)
Y
There must be a cushioned surface under outside play equipment that poses a fall hazard, regardless of height
416.5(n)(5)
N/O
Working phone in visible designated area
416.5(m)(2)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Designated napping area is arranged to permit caregivers to move freely and safely
416.7(o)(6)
Y
Designated napping area is in approved day care space
416.7(o)(1)
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
Additional clothing available for children
416.11(i)(9)
Y
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap and towels
416.11(i)(14)
Y
Children must be adequately cleaned after diaper changes
416.11(i)(3)
N/O
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water after use
416.11(i)(30)
N/O
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
416.11(i)(26)
N/O
For evening/night care each child shall have an individual washcloth, towel & toothbrush
416.11(i)(6)
N/A
Home and premises are free of vermin
416.11(i)(23)
Y
Medication administered by approved routes only
416.11(f)(8)(v)
N/O
Sharing personal hygiene items is prohibited
416.11(i)(20)
Y
Thermometers and toys washed and disinfected as appropriate
416.11(i)(28)
N/O
Universal blood precautions followed
416.11(i)(8)
N/O
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
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
Daily attendance records are filled out with arrival and departure times
416.15(c)(5)
Y
*
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?
08/07/2024
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
Date Cited
08/07/2024
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
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For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560