Elmcrest Children's Center
Elmcrest Children's Center
License/Registration ID: 844448
516 Prospect Ave Syracuse, NY 13208
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-SRO-009672
Date:
03/25/2026
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
Children of school age have areas separate from younger children
418-1.3(j)
Y
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
418-1.3(o)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
Y
Separate area for sick children to rest
418-1.3(r)
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
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
418-1.5(w)
Y
Evacuation crib or other assistive device must be available for children unable to evacuate on their own
418-1.5(b)(8)
Y
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
418-1.5(l)(7)
Y
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
418-1.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
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
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
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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
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
418-1.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
418-1.11(i)(3)(iii)
Y
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
Y
Individual drinking cups or disposable cups must be provided daily; drinking cups and utensils must be washed before use by another child
418-1.11(i)(14)
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 given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 6 months for children under 5
418-1.11(f)(21)
Y
Medication is administered through the right route
418-1.11(f)(8)(v)
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
*
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?
03/25/2026
418-1.2(a)(7)
Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;
Not Corrected
N
03/25/2026
418-1.2(a)(8)
Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;
Corrected
Y
03/25/2026
418-1.2(a)(9)
Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application;
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
03/25/2026
Regulation
418-1.2(a)(7)
Regulation Description
Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/25/2026
Regulation
418-1.2(a)(8)
Regulation Description
Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
03/25/2026
Regulation
418-1.2(a)(9)
Regulation Description
Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application;
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