Elmcrest Children's Center
Elmcrest Children's Center
License/Registration ID: 844448
516 Prospect Ave Syracuse, NY 13208
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-SRO-011109
Date:
06/25/2025
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
Children of school age have areas separate from younger children
418-1.3(j)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping, eating areas
418-1.3(l)(1)
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
Barriers used if window less than 32 inches from floor
418-1.5(p)
Y
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
418-1.5(w)
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
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
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
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
418-1.5(b)(7)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm(s)
418-1.5(t)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
418-1.7(e)
Y
Individual, clean bed coverings available
418-1.7(s)
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
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
418-1.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Diapering area disinfected after each use
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water between uses
418-1.11(i)(15)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
418-1.11(h)(1)
Y
No dampness, odors, or accumulated trash on premises
418-1.11(i)(8)
Y
No vermin on premises
418-1.11(i)(9)
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
*
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?
06/25/2025
418-1.11(c)(1)
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Corrected
N
06/25/2025
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
N
06/25/2025
418-1.11(f)(7)(i)
Over-the-counter products, including but not limited to over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions, creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant can be administered by the program for one day only, with verbal permission of the parent. If an over-the-counter product is to be administered on a subsequent day or an ongoing basis, written permission from the parent must have been provided to the program.
Corrected
N
06/25/2025
418-1.15(c)(5)
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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
06/25/2025
Regulation
418-1.11(c)(1)
Regulation Description
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/25/2025
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?
N
Date Cited
06/25/2025
Regulation
418-1.11(f)(7)(i)
Regulation Description
Over-the-counter products, including but not limited to over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions, creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant can be administered by the program for one day only, with verbal permission of the parent. If an over-the-counter product is to be administered on a subsequent day or an ongoing basis, written permission from the parent must have been provided to the program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/25/2025
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(5)
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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202