Blueberry Children Corporation
Blueberry Children Corporation
License/Registration ID: 666332
218-12 Hartland Avenue P.S. 188 Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-NYCDOH-007369
Date:
02/15/2024
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
414.3 Building and Equipment
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
414.3(h)
Y
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
414.3(k)
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
All pets that require a license must be licensed
414.5(l)(2)
N/A
Barriers used if window less than 32 inches from floor
414.5(p)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
414.5(b)(2)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
414.5(c)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
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
Working carbon monoxide alarm(s) if children nap at the program
414.5(t)
N/A
414.7 Program Requirements
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
414.7(c)
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
Consumption of or being under the influence of a controlled substance is prohibited unless prescribed, taken as directed, and does not impair ability to care for children
414.11(b)(10)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water between uses
414.11(i)(15)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
414.11(i)(4)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
414.11(f)(9)(i)
N/A
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
414.11(f)(9)(iii)
N/A
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
414.11(f)(15)
N/A
Medication, if administered by relatives, limited to parents or those within third degree of consanguinity
414.11(f)(2)
N/A
Staff and volunteers wash their hands as required
414.11(i)(1)
Y
Thermometers are washed and disinfected as appropriate
414.11(i)(13)
Y
414.14 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 414.14(d).
414.14(c)(2)
Y
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/15/2024
414.8(k)(1)(i)
for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;
Corrected
N
02/15/2024
414.8(k)(2)(i)
for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: there must be one teacher for every fifteen children;
Corrected
N
02/15/2024
414.8(m)
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Corrected
N
02/15/2024
414.11(b)(1)
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Corrected
N
02/15/2024
414.11(b)(6)
The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.
Corrected
N
02/15/2024
414.13(b)(1)
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;
Corrected
N
02/15/2024
414.13(b)(2)
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Corrected
N
02/15/2024
414.13(b)(3)
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
Corrected
N
02/15/2024
414.13(b)(4)
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
Corrected
N
02/15/2024
414.15(a)(4)
The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the school-age child care program at any one time.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
02/15/2024
Regulation
414.8(k)(1)(i)
Regulation Description
for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/15/2024
Regulation
414.8(k)(2)(i)
Regulation Description
for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: there must be one teacher for every fifteen children;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/15/2024
Regulation
414.8(m)
Regulation Description
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/15/2024
Regulation
414.11(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/15/2024
Regulation
414.11(b)(6)
Regulation Description
The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/15/2024
Regulation
414.13(b)(1)
Regulation Description
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/15/2024
Regulation
414.13(b)(2)
Regulation Description
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/15/2024
Regulation
414.13(b)(3)
Regulation Description
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/15/2024
Regulation
414.13(b)(4)
Regulation Description
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/15/2024
Regulation
414.15(a)(4)
Regulation Description
The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the school-age child care program at any one time.
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