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-058534
Date:
06/25/2026
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
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
418-1.3(i)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
Y
Water supply & sewage facilities are adequate
418-1.3(n)
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)
Y
Closet doors accessible to children must be openable from the inside
418-1.5(s)(1)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
418-1.5(n)(1)
N
Handbags, backpacks, plastic bags, small objects are inaccessible
418-1.5(aa)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
Y
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
418-1.5(l)(7)
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
Working landline phone on premises
418-1.5(m)(1)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Pre-School children have large motor activities available
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
Room arranged to accommodate active and quiet play, and interaction with peers
418-1.7(x)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
418-1.7(h)(1)
Y
Toddlers have large motor and fine motor activities available
418-1.7(a)(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
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(2)
Y
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water between uses
418-1.11(i)(15)
Y
Medication is administered in the right dose
418-1.11(f)(8)(ii)
Y
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(18)(viii)
Y
The correct medication is administered
418-1.11(f)(8)(iv)
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?
06/25/2026
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;
Corrected
N
06/25/2026
418-1.5(n)(1)
Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.
Corrected
N
06/25/2026
418-1.5(y)
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Corrected
Y
06/25/2026
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
06/25/2026
418-1.11(c)(1)(i)
over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions and creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant; and/or
Corrected
N
06/25/2026
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
06/25/2026
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
06/25/2026
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
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
06/25/2026
Regulation
418-1.5(n)(1)
Regulation Description
Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
06/25/2026
Regulation
418-1.5(y)
Regulation Description
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
Y
Date Cited
06/25/2026
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
06/25/2026
Regulation
418-1.11(c)(1)(i)
Regulation Description
over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions and creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant; and/or
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
06/25/2026
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
06/25/2026
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