Cute Steps Inc.
Cute Steps Inc.
License/Registration ID: 848386
95-24 Remington Street, 1st Floor Jamaica, NY 11435
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-NYCDOH-011580
Date:
03/15/2024
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
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
416.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
Y
416.5 Safety
All medications, toxic substances, etc in original containers, used and stored so no hazard created
416.5(j)
Y
All pets that require a license must be licensed
416.5(l)(2)
Y
All potentially hazardous substances and items are stored where children cannot access
416.5(j)
Y
Animals Inside or outside do not present a threat and appear healthy and free of parasites
416.5(l)(1)
Y
Closet door latches can be opened from the inside
416.5(s)(1)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
416.5(f)(1)
Y
Notice given in approved format to Office & parents of the presence of firearms, shotguns or rifles
416.5(x)(5)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs kept clear of ice and snow
416.5(a)
Y
Posting of 911 and Poison Control number 1-800-222-1222
416.5(m)(5)
Y
Working phone has audible ringtone at all times
416.5(m)(3)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Children may not sleep in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats
416.7(j)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged so egress will not be blocked
416.7(o)(5)
Y
416.8 Supervision of Children
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Approved provider is the primary caregiver
416.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
416.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
416.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
416.8(j)(3)
Y
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
Y
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Childrens immunizations are current
416.11(a)(3)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
416.11(b)(9)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
416.11(b)(8)
Y
Health care plan on-site and followed by caregiver(s) and staff
416.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication administered by approved routes only
416.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
416.11(f)(15)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
416.11(f)(17)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
416.11(h)(2)
Y
Sleeping and napping equipment is cleaned weekly or before use by another child
416.11(i)(31)
Y
416.14 Training
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A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
Y
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).
416.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
416.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
416.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
416.15 Management and Administration
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Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
416.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
416.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
416.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
03/15/2024
416.11(a)(1)
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Corrected
N
03/15/2024
416.11(a)(3)
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Corrected
N
03/15/2024
416.11(a)(7)
With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/15/2024
Regulation
416.11(a)(1)
Regulation Description
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/15/2024
Regulation
416.11(a)(3)
Regulation Description
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/15/2024
Regulation
416.11(a)(7)
Regulation Description
With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.
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: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (646) 632-6305