Alternatives for Children
Alternatives for Children
License/Registration ID: 707153
600 South Service Road Dix Hills, NY 11746
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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:
2025-I-LIRO-100902
Date:
09/15/2025
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed
418-1.3(o)
Y
Fire pumps are properly maintained.
418-1.3(o)
Y
For toddlers, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for cribs, cots or mats for one third of the maximum capacity of the classroom
418-1.3(q)(2)
Y
Hydrants are accessible and free of obstructions.
418-1.3(o)
Y
Sprinkler valves are accessible and unobstructed and labeled appropriately
418-1.3(o)
Y
418-1.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
418-1.4(f)
Y
Evacuation drills conducted monthly
418-1.4(b)(1)
Y
Monthly fire and safety inspections performed and documented by director or designee
418-1.4(h)
Y
418-1.5 Safety
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
418-1.5(f)
Y
High chairs must have a sturdy and steady base and be used only for children who can sit up independently
418-1.5(ab)(1)
Y
New or modified outside play equipment must be in accordance with CPSC guidelines
418-1.5(n)(5)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern kept in each classroom and maintained for use in power failure
418-1.5(r)
N
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Public Swimming pools & bathing beaches must have valid permit issued by the local health department
418-1.5(g)(3)
Y
Signage exists, as specified in regulation, stating firearms are prohibited
418-1.5(x)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
418-1.5(b)(4)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
418-1.5(b)(7)
Y
Working landline phone on premises
418-1.5(m)(1)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Age-appropriate activities are available
418-1.7(c)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Medication administration authorization and consent forms for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
N/A
Medications (even if prescribed) that impair ability are not used when children present
418-1.11(b)(10)
Y
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
418-1.11(f)(16)
N/A
Staff wash their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(1)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
418-1.11(i)(5)
N/A
When stocking OTC medications a policy for safe storage and admistration is required
418-1.11(g)(2)
N/A
418-1.14 Training
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
418-1.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
418-1.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
418-1.14(b)
Y
418-1.15 Management and Administration
Attendance records are current and accurate
418-1.15(c)(5)
Y
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(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?
09/15/2025
418-1.5(r)
An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
09/15/2025
Regulation
418-1.5(r)
Regulation Description
An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.
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