Brighter Kids Day Care
Brighter Kids Day Care
License/Registration ID: 826712
277 Caboto Ave Copiague, NY 11726
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-LIRO-084684
Date:
09/06/2024
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Hot & cold running water and sewage facilities adequate & accessible at all times
416.3(n)
Y
416.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
Y
416.5 Safety
All medications, toxic substances, etc in original containers, used and stored so no hazard created
416.5(j)
Y
All required vaccines for pets are current
416.5(l)(3)
N/O
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
416.5(f)(1)
Y
No strangulation hazards in areas accessible to children (window blind cords, ropes, etc)
416.5(y)
N
No trampolines used larger than a one person exercise trampoline
416.5(w)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
416.5(r)
N/O
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Pool use safety plan is being followed
416.5(g)(3)(iii)
N/O
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs kept clear of ice and snow
416.5(a)
Y
Working phone has audible ringtone at all times
416.5(m)(3)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Appropriate hygiene practices in use
416.7(c)
Y
Awake infants less than 6 months are placed on stomach/back/side for short supervised periods
416.7(b)
Y
Children who choose not to nap cannot be confined to a cot, crib, bed or mat
416.7(t)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged to permit caregivers to move freely and safely
416.7(o)(6)
Y
Mats & cots must be stored such that sleeping surfaces do not touch.
416.7(r)
Y
416.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
416.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
416.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
416.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
416.8(j)(3)
Y
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
Y
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
416.11(i)(7)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
416.11(f)(9)(iii)
N/O
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions
416.11(f)(7)
N/O
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
416.11(i)(16)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
416.11(h)(3)
N/O
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are being transported
416.11(b)(11)
Y
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
N/O
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
416.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
416.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
416.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
416.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
416.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
416.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
09/06/2024
413.3(g)(2)
Child day care programs must admit inspectors and other representatives of OCFS onto the grounds and premises at any time during their hours of operation as those hours are documented in the application or while children are in care for the purpose of conducting inspections. Such inspectors and representatives must be given free access to the entire grounds and premises used by the program, staff and children, and to program records of the program.
Corrected
N
09/06/2024
416.4(c)
There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.
Corrected
Y
09/06/2024
416.5(y)
All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.
Corrected
N
09/06/2024
416.12(aa)
Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.
Corrected
Y
09/06/2024
416.15(b)(19)(iii)
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.
Corrected
N
09/06/2024
416.15(c)(5)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
09/06/2024
Regulation
413.3(g)(2)
Regulation Description
Child day care programs must admit inspectors and other representatives of OCFS onto the grounds and premises at any time during their hours of operation as those hours are documented in the application or while children are in care for the purpose of conducting inspections. Such inspectors and representatives must be given free access to the entire grounds and premises used by the program, staff and children, and to program records of the program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/06/2024
Regulation
416.4(c)
Regulation Description
There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
09/06/2024
Regulation
416.5(y)
Regulation Description
All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/06/2024
Regulation
416.12(aa)
Regulation Description
Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
09/06/2024
Regulation
416.15(b)(19)(iii)
Regulation Description
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/06/2024
Regulation
416.15(c)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
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