Inquisitive Minds
Inquisitive Minds
License/Registration ID: 687064
239 Montgomery Ave. Oceanside, NY 11572
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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-007646
Date:
05/17/2024
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
Age appropriate cribs, mats, cots are provided
417.3(e)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
417.3(g)
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 medications, toxic substances, etc in original containers, used and stored so no hazard created
417.5(j)
N/A
All potentially hazardous substances and items are stored where children cannot access
417.5(j)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram must be posted
417.5(b)(2)
Y
High chairs must have safety straps which are fastened when chair in use
417.5(u)(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
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
417.5(i)
Y
Play equipment is used in a safe manner
417.5(n)(3)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Pool use safety plan is being followed
417.5(g)(3)(iii)
N/A
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have rail & barrier to prevent falling
417.5(e)
Y
Residential pool use approved by Office, or pool not used by day care children
417.5(g)(2)
N/A
417.7 Program Requirements
Designated napping area is arranged so egress will not be blocked
417.7(o)(5)
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
Adequate supply of diapers available
417.11(i)(11)
Y
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
417.11(i)(19)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water after use
417.11(i)(30)
N/O
Medication administered according to regulation
417.11(f)(1)(i)
N/A
Medication given on an ongoing basis have consents reauthorized every 6 months for children under 5
417.11(f)(21)
N/A
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
417.11(f)(17)
N/A
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
417.11(j)(2)
N/A
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
417.11(i)(16)
N/O
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)
N/O
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
N/O
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?
05/17/2024
417.11(g)(5)
Child care programs that stock supplies of over-the-counter medication, which are not in single dose packaging, must provide a separate mechanism to administer the medication for each child that may need the medication. Once a device has been used for a specific child in care, that specific device must be disposed of or reused only for that specific child and must be labeled with the child's first and last name. The program must include the procedure in the over-the-counter stock medication policy for dispensing the stock medication from the container to the device, or directly administering to the child, without contaminating the stock medication.
Corrected
N
05/17/2024
417.11(i)(22)
The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
Corrected
N
05/17/2024
417.15(c)(18)
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: the napping agreement for each child in care;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
05/17/2024
Regulation
417.11(g)(5)
Regulation Description
Child care programs that stock supplies of over-the-counter medication, which are not in single dose packaging, must provide a separate mechanism to administer the medication for each child that may need the medication. Once a device has been used for a specific child in care, that specific device must be disposed of or reused only for that specific child and must be labeled with the child's first and last name. The program must include the procedure in the over-the-counter stock medication policy for dispensing the stock medication from the container to the device, or directly administering to the child, without contaminating the stock medication.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/17/2024
Regulation
417.11(i)(22)
Regulation Description
The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/17/2024
Regulation
417.15(c)(18)
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: the napping agreement for each child in care;
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