Growing Minds Family Daycare
Growing Minds Family Daycare
License/Registration ID: 655068
110-01 62nd Drive, Apt. 3C Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-NYCDOH-007220
Date:
07/23/2024
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
417.3 Building and Equipment
Bathroom available not more than one floor away
417.3(l)
Y
Diagram of home shows 2nd floor as child care space and shows two stairways as means of egress
417.3(a)
Y
Hot & cold running water and sewage facilities adequate & accessible at all times
417.3(n)
Y
Lighting and ventilation appropriate
417.3(b)
Y
417.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
417.4(h)(4)
Y
417.5 Safety
All ammunition is secured in a safe storage depository
417.5(x)(1)
Y
All medications, toxic substances, etc in original containers, used and stored so no hazard created
417.5(j)
Y
All required vaccines for pets are current
417.5(l)(3)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram must be posted
417.5(b)(2)
Y
Firearms, shotguns and rifles are unloaded, with trigger lock, or secured in a safe storage depository
417.5(x)(2)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
No strangulation hazards in areas accessible to children (window blind cords, ropes, etc)
417.5(y)
Y
Parent agreement in writing for childs use of residential pool
417.5(g)(4)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Posting of 911 and Poison Control number 1-800-222-1222
417.5(m)(5)
Y
Public Swimming pools & bathing beaches must have valid permit issued by the local health department
417.5(g)(7)
Y
Safe and adequate water quality maintained in pool and documented
417.5(g)(6)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
417.5(a)
Y
417.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
417.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
417.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
417.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
417.8(j)(2)
Y
417.11 Health and Infection Control
Additional clothing available for children
417.11(i)(9)
Y
Medication containers, both prescription and OTC, labeled as specified in regulation
417.11(f)(16)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis have consents reauthorized every 6 months for children under 5
417.11(f)(21)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
417.11(j)(2)
Y
Sharing personal hygiene items is prohibited
417.11(i)(20)
Y
417.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
417.14(m)
Y
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 417.14(f).
417.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
417.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
417.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
417.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
417.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
417.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
417.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
07/23/2024
417.11(b)(1)(i)
The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: at the time of initial family day care application;
Corrected
N
07/23/2024
417.15(b)(11)(i)
In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;
Corrected
N
07/23/2024
417.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)
the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,
Corrected
N
07/23/2024
417.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)
the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,
Corrected
N
07/23/2024
417.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)
fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
Corrected
N
07/23/2024
417.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)
a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction, and
Corrected
N
07/23/2024
417.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)
two acceptable references;
Corrected
N
07/23/2024
417.15(c)(6)
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
07/23/2024
Regulation
417.11(b)(1)(i)
Regulation Description
The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: at the time of initial family day care application;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
07/23/2024
Regulation
417.15(b)(11)(i)
Regulation Description
In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
07/23/2024
Regulation
417.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)
Regulation Description
the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
07/23/2024
Regulation
417.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)
Regulation Description
the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
07/23/2024
Regulation
417.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)
Regulation Description
fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
07/23/2024
Regulation
417.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)
Regulation Description
a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction, and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
07/23/2024
Regulation
417.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)
Regulation Description
two acceptable references;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
07/23/2024
Regulation
417.15(c)(6)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
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: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (646) 632-6305