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:
2026-I-LIRO-063379
Date:
07/16/2026
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
Inspection Result:
No violations cited for this inspection
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
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/A
Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed
418-1.3(o)
Y
For infants, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for a crib for each child included in the capacity of the room
418-1.3(q)(1)
N/A
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)
N/A
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/O
Hood exhaust systems
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/A
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
418-1.3(q)(4)
Y
Shower or tub available for overnight care
418-1.3(m)
N/A
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
418-1.5 Safety
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
418-1.5(b)(2)
Y
Handbags, backpacks, plastic bags, small objects are inaccessible
418-1.5(aa)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
Y
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
418-1.5(l)(7)
N/A
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than 2 steps have barriers to prevent falling
418-1.5(e)
Y
Reptiles and amphibians are not permitted
418-1.5(l)(10)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Infants are put to sleep on their backs unless medical documentation provided
418-1.7(p)
N/A
Pre-School children have appropriate books 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 disinfected after each use
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
N/O
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(7)
N/O
Universal blood precautions followed
418-1.11(i)(5)
N/O
Use of pesticides in outdoor spaces is prohibited unless approved by local health dept
418-1.11(j)(5)
N/O
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)
N/O
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
418-1.14(b)
N/O
418-1.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(a)(4)
Y
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