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:
2026-I-SRO-009625
Date:
02/06/2026
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
418-1.3(k)
Y
For infants, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for a crib for each child included in the capacity of the room
418-1.3(q)(1)
Y
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Hydrants are accessible and free of obstructions.
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
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
418-1.4(f)(2)
N
418-1.5 Safety
Evacuation crib or other assistive device must be of substantial construction
418-1.5(b)(9)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
418-1.5(n)(1)
Y
High chairs must have a sturdy and steady base and be used only for children who can sit up independently
418-1.5(ab)(1)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Public Swimming pools & bathing beaches must have valid permit issued by the local health department
418-1.5(g)(3)
N/A
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm(s)
418-1.5(t)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Age-appropriate activities are available
418-1.7(c)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
418-1.7(h)(1)
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
Adequate supply of diapers available
418-1.11(i)(18)(iv)
Y
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
418-1.11(i)(3)(iii)
Y
Diapers disposed of properly
418-1.11(i)(18)(v)
Y
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
418-1.11(i)(11)
N/O
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(4)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
418-1.11(f)(9)(ii)
Y
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Medication is administered to the right child
418-1.11(f)(8)(i)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
418-1.11(i)(18)(vii)
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
*
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
Children's daily records of illness, injury, indicators of abuse
418-1.15(c)(6)
N
*
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?
02/06/2026
418-1.4(f)(2)
All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Corrected
N
02/06/2026
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
02/06/2026
Regulation
418-1.4(f)(2)
Regulation Description
All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/06/2026
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