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:
2026-I-LIRO-058835
Date:
06/23/2026
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
Hot & cold running water and sewage facilities adequate & accessible at all times
416.3(n)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
416.3(g)
Y
416.4 Fire Protection
*
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 cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard
416.5(k)
N/O
All potentially hazardous substances and items are stored where children cannot access
416.5(j)
Y
Animals Inside or outside do not present a threat and appear healthy and free of parasites
416.5(l)(1)
Y
Fireplaces, wood stoves, gas heaters, etc have adequately secured barriers to prevent access
416.5(f)(2)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
416.5(n)(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
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)
N/A
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
416.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Children who choose not to nap cannot be confined to a cot, crib, bed or mat
416.7(t)
N/O
Individual, sanitary bed coverings are available as needed
416.7(p)
N/O
Infants are not confined more than 30 minutes in crib (unless sleeping)
416.7(i)
N/O
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during nap time
416.7(x)
N/O
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)
N/O
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Adequate supply of diapers available
416.11(i)(11)
Y
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
416.11(i)(19)
Y
Hand sanitizers not used for children under 2 years of age
416.11(i)(7)(ii)
N/O
Health checks of each child conducted daily and recorded as described in health care plan
416.11(c)(2)(i)
N/O
Medical statement has been submitted before a caregiver has any involvement in child care work
416.11(b)(1)(ii)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
416.11(f)(17)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
416.11(j)(2)
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)
N/O
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
N/O
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)
N/O
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
N/O
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)
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?
06/23/2026
416.4(i)
Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room, or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the home that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. If there is not a separate, enclosed furnace room, trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored within four feet of the furnace.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
06/23/2026
Regulation
416.4(i)
Regulation Description
Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room, or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the home that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. If there is not a separate, enclosed furnace room, trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored within four feet of the furnace.
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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560