The Noel Pointer Foundation, Inc. @ PS/MS 124
The Noel Pointer Foundation, Inc. @ PS/MS 124
License/Registration ID: 827299
129-15 150th Avenue South Ozone Park, NY 11420
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-NYCDOH-010799
Date:
03/27/2024
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
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Fire pumps are properly maintained.
414.3(l)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
414.3(k)
Y
Hydrants are accessible and free of obstructions.
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
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
414.5(w)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key
414.5(s)(3)
Y
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
414.5(o)
Y
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
414.5(n)(2)
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
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
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
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
414.11(b)(9)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
414.11(b)(8)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water between uses
414.11(i)(15)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
414.11(h)(1)
Y
Health care plan on-site and followed by all staff
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months
414.11(f)(20)
Y
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are occupying the vehicle
414.11(b)(11)
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)
N
414.15 Management and administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
03/27/2024
414.4(h)
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire and safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Corrected
N
03/27/2024
414.9(a)
The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
Corrected
N
03/27/2024
414.13(b)(3)
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 sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
Corrected
N
03/27/2024
414.13(b)(4)
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 the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
Corrected
N
03/27/2024
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
03/27/2024
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
03/27/2024
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
03/27/2024
414.15(c)(23)
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: a description of specific procedures which will assure the safety of a child who is reported to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment as well as other children provided care in the program;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/27/2024
Regulation
414.4(h)
Regulation Description
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire and safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/27/2024
Regulation
414.9(a)
Regulation Description
The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/27/2024
Regulation
414.13(b)(3)
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 sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/27/2024
Regulation
414.13(b)(4)
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 the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/27/2024
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
03/27/2024
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
Date Cited
03/27/2024
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
Date Cited
03/27/2024
Regulation
414.15(c)(23)
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: a description of specific procedures which will assure the safety of a child who is reported to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment as well as other children provided care in the program;
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