True North Center for Children
True North Center for Children
License/Registration ID: 843104
4431 Waterhouse Road Clay, NY 13041
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Inspection ID:
2023-I-SRO-046557
Date:
10/05/2023
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
418-1.3(b)
Y
All established fire lanes are unobstructed
418-1.3(o)
Y
All ramps, doors and handrails installed for ADA compliance
418-1.3(o)
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
Handbags, backpacks, plastic bags, small objects are inaccessible
418-1.5(aa)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than 2 steps have barriers to prevent falling
418-1.5(e)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs must not present a safety or health hazard
418-1.5(a)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
418-1.5(m)(2)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
418-1.7(e)
Y
Pre-School children have large motor activities available
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillow, heavy blanket, etc.
418-1.7(q)
Y
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
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(6)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
418-1.11(h)(1)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(4)
Y
Medication administration authorization and consent forms for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
Y
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
418-1.11(f)(2)
Y
Medications (even if prescribed) that impair ability are not used when children present
418-1.11(b)(10)
Y
No vermin on premises
418-1.11(i)(9)
Y
Staff wash their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(1)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
418-1.11(i)(18)(vii)
Y
418-1.14 Training
*
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
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
10/05/2023
418-1.8(n)
The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.
Corrected
N
10/05/2023
418-1.11(c)(2)(i)
The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Corrected
Y
10/05/2023
418-1.11(f)(19)
Day care programs must comply with all Federal and State requirements for the storage and disposal of all types of medications, including controlled substances.
Corrected
N
10/05/2023
418-1.13(b)(4)
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are 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 418-1.10(b)(1)(i) of this Subpart;
Corrected
Y
10/05/2023
418-1.13(b)(5)
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are 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 418-1.10(b)(1)(ii); and
Corrected
Y
10/05/2023
418-1.13(b)(6)
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
10/05/2023
Regulation
418-1.8(n)
Regulation Description
The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/05/2023
Regulation
418-1.11(c)(2)(i)
Regulation Description
The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
10/05/2023
Regulation
418-1.11(f)(19)
Regulation Description
Day care programs must comply with all Federal and State requirements for the storage and disposal of all types of medications, including controlled substances.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/05/2023
Regulation
418-1.13(b)(4)
Regulation Description
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are 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 418-1.10(b)(1)(i) of this Subpart;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
10/05/2023
Regulation
418-1.13(b)(5)
Regulation Description
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are 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 418-1.10(b)(1)(ii); and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
10/05/2023
Regulation
418-1.13(b)(6)
Regulation Description
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202