GOD GRACE FAMILY DAY CARE
GOD GRACE FAMILY DAY CARE
License/Registration ID: 736764
148-27 Linden Blvd, 1st Floor Jamaica, NY 11436
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-NYCDOH-008581
Date:
03/05/2024
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
416.3(i)
Y
Cribs must be in compliance with CPSC
416.3(f)
Y
Diagram of home shows bathroom on 2nd floor as child care space and shows both approved means of egress
416.3(a)
Y
Hot & cold running water and sewage facilities adequate & accessible at all times
416.3(n)
Y
416.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
Y
416.5 Safety
All ammunition is secured in a safe storage depository
416.5(x)(1)
Y
Cleaning supplies stored in original containers or mixed/labeled used & stored where inaccessible
416.5(k)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
416.5(n)(1)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
416.5(f)(1)
Y
No portable heaters used in rooms accessible to children, regardless of type or fuel source
416.5(c)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
416.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
The program must take suitable precautions to prevent serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
416.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
Window glass less than 32" above floor & accessible to children is safety grade/has adequate barrier
416.5(p)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Children must have daily outdoor play
416.7(h)
Y
Infants are put to sleep on their backs unless medical documentation provided
416.7(m)
Y
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
416.7(l)
Y
416.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
416.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
416.8(a)
N
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
416.8(j)(1)
N
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
416.8(j)(3)
Y
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
N
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Adequate supply of diapers available
416.11(i)(11)
Y
Home and premises are free of vermin
416.11(i)(23)
Y
Individual drinking cups are provided and not shared
416.11(i)(29)
Y
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
416.11(i)(16)
Y
Sharing personal hygiene items is prohibited
416.11(i)(20)
Y
Sleeping and napping equipment is cleaned weekly or before use by another child
416.11(i)(31)
Y
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
N
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).
416.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
416.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
416.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
416.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
416.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
416.15(b)(12)
N
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
416.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
03/05/2024
416.3(b)
Rooms that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilating and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.
Corrected
N
03/05/2024
416.7(l)
Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.
Corrected
N
03/05/2024
416.8(a)
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Corrected
N
03/05/2024
416.8(j)(1)
One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.
Corrected
N
03/05/2024
416.8(j)(2)
Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.
Corrected
N
03/05/2024
416.9(a)
The group family day care licensee must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the Office. This plan must include how the program will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems, and encourage acceptable behaviors.
Corrected
N
03/05/2024
416.11(a)(1)
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Corrected
N
03/05/2024
416.11(a)(3)
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Corrected
N
03/05/2024
416.11(h)(1)(i)
The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;
Corrected
N
03/05/2024
416.14(m)
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Corrected
N
03/05/2024
416.15(b)(4)
The caregivers, employees, volunteers and all members of the household must be in good health and be of good character and habits.
Corrected
N
03/05/2024
416.15(b)(12)
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.
Corrected
N
03/05/2024
416.15(c)(3)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;
Corrected
N
03/05/2024
416.15(c)(4)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.3(b)
Regulation Description
Rooms that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilating and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.7(l)
Regulation Description
Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.8(a)
Regulation Description
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.8(j)(1)
Regulation Description
One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.8(j)(2)
Regulation Description
Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.9(a)
Regulation Description
The group family day care licensee must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the Office. This plan must include how the program will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems, and encourage acceptable behaviors.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.11(a)(1)
Regulation Description
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.11(a)(3)
Regulation Description
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.11(h)(1)(i)
Regulation Description
The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.14(m)
Regulation Description
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.15(b)(4)
Regulation Description
The caregivers, employees, volunteers and all members of the household must be in good health and be of good character and habits.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.15(b)(12)
Regulation Description
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.15(c)(3)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/05/2024
Regulation
416.15(c)(4)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;
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