The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience
License/Registration ID: 773070
2920 Route 112 Medford, NY 11763
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-LIRO-009306
Date:
03/19/2024
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)
N
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
418-1.3(a)(2)
Y
Buildings, systems, and equipment are in good repair and operational
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Liquefied petroleum gas stored in accordance with Reference Standard 35-5, 39-1, and 39-2.
418-1.3(o)
N/O
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping, eating areas
418-1.3(l)(1)
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
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs must not present a safety or health hazard
418-1.5(a)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
The program must take suitable precautions to prevent serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
418-1.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Age-appropriate activities are available
418-1.7(c)
N
Children may not sleep in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats
418-1.7(m)
N
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
418-1.7(h)(2)
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)
N
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(6)
N
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(7)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
418-1.11(f)(15)
N/O
Medication not given without health care provider/prescriber information if parental instructions differ from packaging
418-1.11(f)(7)(iv)
N/O
Medications (even if prescribed) that impair ability are not used when children present
418-1.11(b)(10)
N/O
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
418-1.11(h)(1)(i)
N/O
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
418-1.11(j)(2)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
418-1.11(h)(1)(ii)
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)
N
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
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on-Site?
03/19/2024
413.3(g)(3)(i)
The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
Corrected
N
03/19/2024
418-1.3(h)
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected
N
03/19/2024
418-1.5(n)(1)
Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.
Corrected
N
03/19/2024
418-1.7(a)(1)
The program must establish and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines, including snack and meal periods, nap and rest periods, indoor activities, outdoor play time and a variety of large muscle activities throughout the day. There must be physical activity, appropriate to the ages of the children in care, every day.
Corrected
N
03/19/2024
418-1.7(c)
Each program must provide a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment appropriate to the ages of the children and their developmental levels and interests, including children with developmental delays or disabilities, which promote the children's cognitive, educational, social, cultural, physical, emotional, language and recreational development.
Corrected
N
03/19/2024
418-1.7(m)
Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
Corrected
N
03/19/2024
418-1.7(r)(7)
The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.
Corrected
N
03/19/2024
418-1.8(j)
When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.
Corrected
N
03/19/2024
418-1.8(k)(2)(ii)
for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.
Corrected
N
03/19/2024
418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.
Corrected
N
03/19/2024
418-1.8(l)(7)
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Corrected
N
03/19/2024
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
03/19/2024
418-1.11(i)(6)
All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office.
Corrected
N
03/19/2024
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
03/19/2024
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
03/19/2024
418-1.14(b)
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/19/2024
Regulation
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Regulation Description
The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2024
Regulation
418-1.3(h)
Regulation Description
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2024
Regulation
418-1.5(n)(1)
Regulation Description
Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2024
Regulation
418-1.7(a)(1)
Regulation Description
The program must establish and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines, including snack and meal periods, nap and rest periods, indoor activities, outdoor play time and a variety of large muscle activities throughout the day. There must be physical activity, appropriate to the ages of the children in care, every day.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2024
Regulation
418-1.7(c)
Regulation Description
Each program must provide a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment appropriate to the ages of the children and their developmental levels and interests, including children with developmental delays or disabilities, which promote the children's cognitive, educational, social, cultural, physical, emotional, language and recreational development.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2024
Regulation
418-1.7(m)
Regulation Description
Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2024
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
03/19/2024
Regulation
418-1.8(j)
Regulation Description
When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2024
Regulation
418-1.8(k)(2)(ii)
Regulation Description
for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2024
Regulation
418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)
Regulation Description
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2024
Regulation
418-1.8(l)(7)
Regulation Description
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2024
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
03/19/2024
Regulation
418-1.11(i)(6)
Regulation Description
All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2024
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
03/19/2024
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
03/19/2024
Regulation
418-1.14(b)
Regulation Description
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
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