Gordons Garden
Gordons Garden
License/Registration ID: 761664
604 South 8th Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550
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This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-YRO-103946
Date:
10/29/2024
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
Inspection Result:
No violations cited for this inspection
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
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
417.3 Building and Equipment
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster inside and outside the home
417.3(h)
Y
Temperature at least 68 degrees
417.3(d)
Y
417.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
417.4(h)(4)
Y
417.5 Safety
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
417.5(f)(2)
Y
All ammunition is secured in a safe storage depository
417.5(x)(1)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram must be posted
417.5(b)(2)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
417.5(r)
Y
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
417.5(i)
Y
Phones do not have call blocking
417.5(m)(6)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
417.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Public Swimming pools & bathing beaches must have valid permit issued by the local health department
417.5(g)(7)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area
417.5(v)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
417.7(a)
Y
Appropriate hygiene practices in use
417.7(c)
Y
Children who choose not to nap cannot be confined to a cot, crib, bed or mat
417.7(t)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment
417.7(e)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
417.7(w)
Y
417.8 Supervision of Children
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Approved provider is the primary caregiver
417.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
417.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
417.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
417.8(j)(2)
Y
417.11 Health and Infection Control
Adequate supply of diapers available
417.11(i)(11)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
417.11(f)(1)(i)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
417.11(j)(2)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
417.11(h)(3)
Y
417.13 Caregiver Qualifications
A provider must be approved in writing by Office prior to assuming a role at the program
417.13(f)
Y
Caregivers have completed required SCR check
417.13(d)
Y
Caregivers have complied with SEL
417.13(c)
Y
Caregivers have complied with criminal history review
417.13(b)
Y
Caregivers meet required qualifications
417.13(a)
Y
Provider has completed health & safety training as required
417.13(e)
Y
Provider, Assistant(s) and Substitute(s) are capable of providing safe and suitable care, supportive of children's well-being
417.13(a)(3)
Y
417.14 Training
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A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
417.14(m)
Y
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 417.14(f).
417.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
417.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
417.14(b)
Y
Provider & assistant have completed 15 hours of training in first 6 months
417.14(c)
Y
Provider & assistant must complete 30 hours in all topics every 2 years
417.14(f)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
417.15 Management and Administration
All requests for additional shifts of care are written and submitted to the Office
417.15(b)(2)
Y
An additional shift of care cannot be provided without written approval from the Office
417.15(b)(3)
Y
Approval from DOH for alternative source if private water does not meet standards
417.15(c)(11)(ii)
Y
Approval required prior to caring for a child under 6 weeks of age.
417.15(b)(17)
Y
Areas of the home used for child care not used for any business/social purpose during daycare hours
417.15(b)(16)
Y
Caregivers attention not diverted by social or business activities not related to child care
417.15(b)(16)
Y
Caregivers, employees and volunteers have read and understand the regulations
417.15(b)(13)
Y
Children's health records and immunizations are current
417.15(c)(6)
Y
Childrens daily records of illness, injury, indicators of abuse
417.15(c)(6)
Y
Childrens health and immunization records, including permission for emergency treatment
417.15(c)(6)
Y
Childrens names, addresses, emergency contact information on file
417.15(c)(3)
Y
Daily attendance records are filled out with arrival and departure times
417.15(c)(5)
Y
Daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of all caregivers, employees & volunteers
417.15(c)(13)
Y
Daily schedule or list of program activities available for review
417.15(c)(9)
Y
Death, serious injury or infectious illness reported to the Office immediately
417.15(b)(14)
Y
Documentation of training sessions attended
417.15(c)(14)
Y
Electronic devices/cameras not used in bathrooms or changing areas
417.15(b)(9)(v)
Y
Evacuation and shelter in place drills documented and kept on file
417.15(c)(1)
Y
Fire & Police notification completed within 5 days of registration
417.15(b)(18)
Y
Fire police notified of hours of operation and number of children in care
417.15(c)(16)
Y
Health care plan approved and on file
417.15(c)(2)
Y
Health statements for each caregiver
417.15(c)(7)
Y
Health statements for each household member
417.15(c)(8)
Y
Incorporation papers verified if applicable
417.15(c)(15)(ii)
Y
Individual children must be cared for less than 24 hours a day.
417.15(b)(1)
Y
Information relating to a child is confidential with any disclosure in accordance with regulations
417.15(b)(6)(i)
Y
Inspection for environmental hazards including radon and lead if required
417.15(c)(17)
Y
Inspection of private water supply
417.15(c)(11)(i)
Y
Inspection of solid fuel burning appliances or gas space heaters used in home
417.15(c)(10)
Y
License, waivers, limitations and restrictions posted
417.15(a)(2)
Y
Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
417.15(c)(4)
Y
New caregiver is not left alone with children until approved in writing by Office
417.15(b)(11)(v)
Y
No caregiver may work more than two consecutive shifts (shift is max 10 hours)
417.15(b)(1)
Y
Notified Office if program becomes approved to provide any other type of care to children or adults
417.15(b)(23)
Y
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
417.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
417.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
417.15(b)(20)
Y
Parent conferences at childs enrollment and as needed, but at least annually
417.15(b)(15)
Y
Parents are given written policies at the time of admission
417.15(b)(22)
Y
Parents have unlimited and on demand access to their child
417.15(b)(8)(i)
Y
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Program operating within the definition of child day care
417.15(a)(1)(i)
Y
Proof of compliance with training requirements
417.15(b)(25)(iii)
Y
Provider must immediately notify Office when there is a change in caregivers
417.15(b)(11)(i)
Y
Regulations are available and accessible at the program
417.15(b)(13)
Y
Report of inspection and approval of solid fuel burning/gas space heaters within 12 months preceding the mid-point date
417.15(b)(25)(ii)
Y
Report of tests on private water supply performed within 12 months preceding the mid-point date
417.15(b)(25)(i)
Y
The program must immediately notify the parent and Office of serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
417.15(b)(14)(iii)
Y
Within 5 days of Household member turning 18 SCR submitted
417.15(b)(19)(i)
Y
Within 5 days of Household member turning 18 SEL submitted
417.15(b)(19)(ii)
Y
Within 5 days of Household member turning 18 fingerprints have been submitted
417.15(b)(19)(iii)
Y
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: Child Care Council of Westchester
Phone: (914) 761-3456