Goddard Riverside Community Center, Inc.
Goddard Riverside Community Center, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 817242
250 West 65th Street New York, NY 10023
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-NYCDOH-010230
Date:
03/19/2025
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
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
414.3(i)
Y
Address number clearly visible
414.3(m)
Y
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
414.3(b)
Y
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
414.3(l)
Y
Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed
414.3(l)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
414.3(k)
Y
Standpipe fire hose is properly stored and conspicuously identified
414.3(l)
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
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
414.5(b)(5)
Y
Closet door latches can be opened from the inside
414.5(s)(1)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
*
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have barriers to prevent falling
414.5(e)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
414.5(b)(4)
Y
Working landline phone on premises
414.5(m)(1)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
Age-appropriate activities are available
414.7(c)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
414.7(h)(2)
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
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
414.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication administered only for one day with documentation of oral consent from parent and instructions from health professional
414.11(f)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
414.11(f)(15)
Y
Thermometers are washed and disinfected as appropriate
414.11(i)(13)
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?
03/19/2025
414.3(k)
Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.
Corrected
N
03/19/2025
414.5(d)
Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.
Corrected
N
03/19/2025
414.11(b)(1)
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Corrected
N
03/19/2025
414.13(b)(1)
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: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;
Corrected
N
03/19/2025
414.13(b)(2)
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 names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Corrected
N
03/19/2025
414.14(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
03/19/2025
Regulation
414.3(k)
Regulation Description
Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2025
Regulation
414.5(d)
Regulation Description
Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2025
Regulation
414.11(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2025
Regulation
414.13(b)(1)
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: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2025
Regulation
414.13(b)(2)
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 names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2025
Regulation
414.14(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: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (646) 632-6305