The David Foster Preschool Academy
The David Foster Preschool Academy
License/Registration ID: 738654
72 Clarkson Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11226
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-NYCDOH-008625
Date:
03/12/2024
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
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
414.3(b)
Y
Clean, safe, sanitary individual sleeping arrangements provided for children who need to rest
414.3(e)
Y
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
414.3(l)
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)
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
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
414.5(m)(2)
Y
Public Swimming pools & bathing beaches must have valid permit issued by the local health department
414.5(g)(3)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
414.5(b)(7)
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
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels and individual hygiene items
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
414.11(b)(9)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
414.11(i)(7)
Y
Garbage cans cleaned as needed
414.11(i)(12)
Y
Individual drinking cups or disposable cups must be provided daily; drinking cups and utensils must be washed before use by another child
414.11(i)(14)
Y
Medication administered only for one day with documentation of oral consent from parent and instructions from health professional
414.11(f)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
414.11(f)(10)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
414.11(j)(2)
Y
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
414.11(f)(16)
Y
Sanitary eating area
414.11(i)(6)
Y
Thermometers are washed and disinfected as appropriate
414.11(i)(13)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
414.11(h)(1)(ii)
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
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
03/12/2024
413.4(b)(1)
all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and
Corrected
N
03/12/2024
414.8(a)
Children cannot be left without competent direct 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 teacher's range of vision and that the teacher 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
03/12/2024
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
Date Cited
03/12/2024
Regulation
413.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/12/2024
Regulation
414.8(a)
Regulation Description
Children cannot be left without competent direct 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 teacher's range of vision and that the teacher 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
03/12/2024
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
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