African Refuge, Inc - 141
African Refuge, Inc - 141
License/Registration ID: 775999
141 Park Hill Ave Staten Island, NY 10304
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-NYCDOH-009250
Date:
02/04/2025
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
414.3 Building and Equipment
Fire department sprinkler system connections are identified and accessible.
414.3(l)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
414.3(g)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
414.3(f)
Y
Separate area for sick children to rest
414.3(o)
Y
414.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
414.4(f)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
414.5 Safety
All required vaccines for pets are current
414.5(l)(3)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key
414.5(s)(3)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
414.5(b)(2)
Y
*
No spa pools, fill-and-drain pools or hot tubs are used
414.5(g)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
414.5(m)(2)
Y
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use except as exempt by regulation
414.5(d)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
N
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
414.5(b)(4)
N
414.7 Program Requirements
Children may not spend the majority of program time engaging in activities while seated or focused on a single activity or skill
414.7(d)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
414.11(i)(6)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
414.11(b)(9)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
414.11(i)(7)
Y
Health care plan on-site and followed by all staff
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
414.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
414.11(f)(9)(ii)
Y
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
414.11(f)(2)
Y
Medication, if administered by relatives, limited to parents or those within third degree of consanguinity
414.11(f)(2)
Y
414.14 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 414.14(d).
414.14(c)(2)
Y
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/04/2025
414.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.
Corrected
N
02/04/2025
414.4(b)(4)
The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.
Corrected
N
02/04/2025
414.5(a)
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Corrected
N
02/04/2025
414.5(b)(4)
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
Corrected
N
02/04/2025
414.5(b)(5)
The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Corrected
N
02/04/2025
414.5(v)
All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected
N
02/04/2025
414.11(h)(2)
The school age child care program must be equipped with a portable first aid kit which is accessible for emergency treatment. The first aid kit must be stocked to treat a broad range of injuries and situations and must be restocked as necessary. The first aid kit and any other first aid supplies must be kept in a clean, covered container or cabinet inaccessible to children.
Corrected
N
02/04/2025
414.11(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
02/04/2025
414.11(i)(8)
The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
Corrected
N
02/04/2025
414.11(i)(9)
The premises must be kept free of vermin.
Corrected
N
02/04/2025
414.13(b)(5)
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on 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, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and
Corrected
N
02/04/2025
414.13(b)(6)
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Corrected
N
02/04/2025
414.15(c)(3)
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents' names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;
Corrected
N
02/04/2025
414.15(c)(4)
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the program;
Corrected
N
02/04/2025
414.15(c)(5)
The program must maintain on file at the program, 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
02/04/2025
414.15(c)(11)
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.4(b)(4)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.5(a)
Regulation Description
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.5(b)(4)
Regulation Description
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.5(b)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.5(v)
Regulation Description
All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.11(h)(2)
Regulation Description
The school age child care program must be equipped with a portable first aid kit which is accessible for emergency treatment. The first aid kit must be stocked to treat a broad range of injuries and situations and must be restocked as necessary. The first aid kit and any other first aid supplies must be kept in a clean, covered container or cabinet inaccessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.11(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
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.11(i)(8)
Regulation Description
The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.11(i)(9)
Regulation Description
The premises must be kept free of vermin.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.13(b)(5)
Regulation Description
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on 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, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.13(b)(6)
Regulation Description
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.15(c)(3)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents' names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.15(c)(4)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the program;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.15(c)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the program, 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
Date Cited
02/04/2025
Regulation
414.15(c)(11)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
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