Hands That Make a Difference, Inc.
Hands That Make a Difference, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 782220
263 West 153rd Street New York, NY 10039
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-NYCDOH-009365
Date:
03/06/2025
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
Address number clearly visible
414.3(m)
Y
Adequate, well ventilated and sanitary toilet facilities are accessible
414.3(j)(1)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
414.3(n)
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
Call ID or blocking is not used to block calls from parents, the Office or other government entities
414.5(m)(3)
Y
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
414.5(w)
Y
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
414.5(o)
Y
Pets are healthy and pose no threat
414.5(l)(1)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
Public Swimming pools & bathing beaches must have valid permit issued by the local health department
414.5(g)(3)
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)
Y
Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
414.5(q)
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
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
414.11(i)(2)
Y
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
414.11(b)(10)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
414.11(i)(7)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
414.11(f)(9)(i)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
414.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
No vermin on premises
414.11(i)(9)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
414.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Sanitary eating area
414.11(i)(6)
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?
03/06/2025
414.3(g)
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected
N
03/06/2025
414.3(l)(2)
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Corrected
N
03/06/2025
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
Date Cited
03/06/2025
Regulation
414.3(g)
Regulation Description
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/06/2025
Regulation
414.3(l)(2)
Regulation Description
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/06/2025
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
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For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (646) 632-6305