1537 HAPPY FEET GROUP FAMILY DAY CARE INC
1537 HAPPY FEET GROUP FAMILY DAY CARE INC
License/Registration ID: 743579
1537 Saint Lawrence Avenue, 1st Floor Bronx, NY 10460
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-NYCDOH-063923
Date:
08/05/2024
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
Cribs must be in compliance with CPSC
416.3(f)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
416.3(g)
Y
Space for a variety of activities and adequate for the number of children in care
416.3(j)
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
*
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
Notice given in approved format to Office & parents of the presence of firearms, shotguns or rifles
416.5(x)(5)
Y
Parent agreement in writing for childs use of residential pool
416.5(g)(4)
Y
Play equipment is used for intended purpose & is developmentally appropriate
416.5(n)(4)
Y
Play equipment is used in a safe manner
416.5(n)(3)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have rail & barrier to prevent falling
416.5(e)
Y
Working phone in visible designated area
416.5(m)(2)
Y
Working phone on premises and available to all caregivers
416.5(m)(1)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
416.7(a)
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)
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)
Y
*
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)
Y
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Consumption of or being under the influence of a controlled substance is prohibited unless prescribed, taken as directed, and does not impair ability to care for children
416.11(b)(10)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
416.11(h)(1)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
416.11(j)(2)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
416.11(h)(2)
Y
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
416.11(i)(16)
Y
Thermometers and toys washed and disinfected as appropriate
416.11(i)(28)
Y
When evening/night care provided child shall bathe and change for bed per parents instructions
416.11(i)(6)
Y
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)
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)
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?
08/05/2024
416.11(b)(1)
The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Corrected
N
08/05/2024
416.11(b)(6)
The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.
Corrected
N
08/05/2024
416.13(a)(2)
The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;
Corrected
N
08/05/2024
416.13(c)
All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home hired after June 30, 2013, must comply with the background check requirements for the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law.
Corrected
N
08/05/2024
416.13(d)
All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to complete a Statewide Central Register database check.
Corrected
N
08/05/2024
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)
two acceptable references;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
08/05/2024
Regulation
416.11(b)(1)
Regulation Description
The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
08/05/2024
Regulation
416.11(b)(6)
Regulation Description
The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
08/05/2024
Regulation
416.13(a)(2)
Regulation Description
The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
08/05/2024
Regulation
416.13(c)
Regulation Description
All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home hired after June 30, 2013, must comply with the background check requirements for the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
08/05/2024
Regulation
416.13(d)
Regulation Description
All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to complete a Statewide Central Register database check.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
08/05/2024
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)
Regulation Description
two acceptable references;
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