The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience
License/Registration ID: 740547
5795 Merrick Road Massapequa, NY 11758
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-LIRO-008581
Date:
02/18/2025
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
All ramps, doors and handrails installed for ADA compliance
418-1.3(o)
Y
Children of school age have areas separate from younger children
418-1.3(j)
Y
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
418-1.3(i)
Y
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
418-1.3(o)
N/A
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)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
418-1.3(q)(4)
Y
Two sinks are required in rooms serving infants (licensed after 6-1-15)
418-1.3(l)(5)
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
418-1.5 Safety
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
418-1.5(f)
Y
Bathroom doors must be openable from the outside when locked
418-1.5(s)(2)
Y
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
418-1.5(w)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited on egress doors
418-1.5(s)(3)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
418-1.5(b)(2)
Y
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
418-1.5(o)
Y
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
418-1.5(l)(7)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Cribs, mats, cots are located safely
418-1.7(r)(2)
Y
Opportunities for learning and self-expression in small and large groups is provided
418-1.7(g)
Y
Toddlers have durable 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
Adequate supply of diapers available
418-1.11(i)(18)(iv)
Y
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
418-1.11(i)(3)(iii)
Y
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
Y
418-1.14 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 418-1.14(d).
418-1.14(c)(2)
N/O
*
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
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(a)(4)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/18/2025
418-1.7(r)(7)
The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.
Corrected
N
02/18/2025
418-1.8(l)(11)
Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.
Corrected
N
02/18/2025
418-1.11(c)(1)
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Corrected
N
02/18/2025
418-1.12(w)
The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.
Corrected
N
02/18/2025
418-1.12(z)
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Corrected
N
02/18/2025
418-1.15(c)(5)
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
02/18/2025
Regulation
418-1.7(r)(7)
Regulation Description
The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/18/2025
Regulation
418-1.8(l)(11)
Regulation Description
Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/18/2025
Regulation
418-1.11(c)(1)
Regulation Description
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/18/2025
Regulation
418-1.12(w)
Regulation Description
The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/18/2025
Regulation
418-1.12(z)
Regulation Description
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/18/2025
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
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