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:
2024-I-SRO-011358
Date:
01/19/2024
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
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
All ramps, doors and handrails installed for ADA compliance
418-1.3(o)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
Y
Material storage leaves 18 inches of ceiling and sprinkler clearance
418-1.3(o)
Y
Separate area for sick children to rest
418-1.3(r)
Y
Space provided so childrens personal items are stored separately
418-1.3(s)
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
All pets that require a license must be licensed
418-1.5(l)(2)
N/A
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
Public Swimming pools & bathing beaches must have valid permit issued by the local health department
418-1.5(g)(3)
N/A
Second floor windows that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
418-1.5(q)
N/A
Signage exists, as specified in regulation, stating firearms are prohibited
418-1.5(x)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Infants have freedom of movement to crawl, stand, walk, run
418-1.7(d)
Y
Pre-School children have appropriate books available
418-1.7(c)
Y
Toddlers have durable books available
418-1.7(c)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
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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
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
418-1.11(h)(1)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
418-1.11(f)(15)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
418-1.11(f)(17)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
418-1.11(h)(3)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
418-1.11(i)(5)
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
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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
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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?
01/19/2024
418-1.15(c)(6)
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
01/19/2024
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(6)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
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