Early Explorers Child Center Inc.
Early Explorers Child Center Inc.
License/Registration ID: 741087
166 Washington Avenue Deer Park, NY 11729
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-LIRO-098450
Date:
10/02/2024
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Diagram of home shows 2nd floor as child care space and shows two stairways as means of egress
416.3(a)
N/A
416.4 Fire Protection
Evacuation drills have been conducted each month
416.4(b)(1)
Y
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
Y
416.5 Safety
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
Phones do not have call blocking
416.5(m)(6)
N/O
Play equipment must be in good repair and in a safe location
416.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Window glass less than 32" above floor & accessible to children is safety grade/has adequate barrier
416.5(p)
N/A
Working phone in visible designated area
416.5(m)(2)
N/O
416.7 Program Requirements
Appropriate hygiene practices in use
416.7(c)
N/O
Infants are put to sleep on their backs unless medical documentation provided
416.7(m)
N/O
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)
Y
No person under 18 years of age can be left in sole charge of children.
416.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
Y
*
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/O
416.11 Health and Infection Control
All rooms and surfaces are clean, sanitized and disinfected using an EPA registered product
416.11(i)(21)
Y
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
416.11(i)(19)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
416.11(i)(10)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily and recorded as described in health care plan
416.11(c)(2)(i)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
416.11(f)(1)(i)
N/O
Medication given on an ongoing basis have consents reauthorized every 6 months for children under 5
416.11(f)(21)
N/O
No dampness, odors or accumulated trash on premises
416.11(i)(22)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
416.11(j)(2)
N/O
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
416.11(i)(16)
N/O
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care & for supervision of remaining children
416.11(h)(1)(ii)
N/O
Use of pesticides must be in accordance with applicable social services law and regulations
416.11(j)(1)
N/O
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
N/O
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
Daily attendance records are filled out with arrival and departure times
416.15(c)(5)
Y
*
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)
Y
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?
10/02/2024
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
Date Cited
10/02/2024
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
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For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560