Bloom and Grow Daycare
Bloom and Grow Daycare
License/Registration ID: 798420
706 Bloomingrove Drive Rensselaer, NY 12144
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-ARO-008428
Date:
01/13/2026
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
418-1.3(k)
Y
Adequate light for supervision and safe egress
418-1.3(b)
Y
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
418-1.3(b)
Y
Children of school age have areas separate from younger children
418-1.3(j)
N/A
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
418-1.3(o)
N/A
No toxic paints or finishes
418-1.3(g)
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
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
418-1.5(f)
N/A
All required vaccines for pets are current
418-1.5(l)(3)
N/A
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
418-1.5(o)
Y
Knives and hot cooking equipment out of reach of children
418-1.5(a)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
Y
*
No spa pools, fill-and-drain pools or hot tubs are used
418-1.5(g)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Children may not sleep in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats
418-1.7(m)
Y
Cribs, mats, cots are located at least two feet apart from each other
418-1.7(r)(7)
Y
Infants must not be exposed to television and other electronic visual media
418-1.7(z)
N/A
Toddlers have large motor and fine motor activities available
418-1.7(a)(1)
N/A
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)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
418-1.11(i)(12)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
418-1.11(f)(15)
N/A
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
418-1.11(h)(1)(i)
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)
Y
*
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)
Y
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
Report of Fire Suppression Inspection - Fire Extinguisher Verification (Mid-Point)
418-1.15(b)(29)(iv)
N/A
*
The program must post conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, a copy of the most recent compliance history report immediately after it is issued to the program by the Office.
418-1.15(b)(22)(iv)
N
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
01/13/2026
418-1.15(b)(22)(iv)
The child day care center must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: a copy of the most recent compliance history report immediately after it is issued to the program by the Office.
Corrected
N
01/13/2026
418-1.15(b)(29)
Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows:
Corrected
N
01/13/2026
418-1.15(b)(29)(i)
Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 418-1.14;
Corrected
N
01/13/2026
418-1.15(b)(29)(iii)
Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;
Corrected
N
01/13/2026
418-1.15(b)(29)(iv)
Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center; and
Corrected
N
01/13/2026
418-1.15(b)(29)(v)
Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/13/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(22)(iv)
Regulation Description
The child day care center must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: a copy of the most recent compliance history report immediately after it is issued to the program by the Office.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/13/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(29)
Regulation Description
Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/13/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(29)(i)
Regulation Description
Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 418-1.14;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/13/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(29)(iii)
Regulation Description
Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/13/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(29)(iv)
Regulation Description
Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center; and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/13/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(29)(v)
Regulation Description
Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal.
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: Albany Regional Office
Phone: (518) 402-3038