THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
License/Registration ID: 858049
29 HAMILTON ST DOBBS FERRY, NY 10522-2861
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-YRO-048320
Date:
05/12/2026
Inspection Type:
Documentation Review
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
Accurate floor plan
418-1.3(a)(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
Evacuation drill records show that exit routes were varied
418-1.4(b)(2)
Y
Evacuation drills conducted monthly
418-1.4(b)(1)
Y
Evacuation drills recorded monthly
418-1.4(b)(4)
Y
Monthly fire and safety inspections performed and documented by director or designee
418-1.4(h)
Y
418-1.5 Safety
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
418-1.5(b)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
418-1.5(m)(2)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.6 Transportation
All drivers and vehicles meet DOT & DMV requirements
418-1.6(g)
Y
Daily transportation schedule posted.
418-1.6(l)
Y
Drivers must be 18 years of age and hold a current valid license for the type of vehicle used
418-1.6(h)
Y
Written parental consent for each child for transportation provided or arranged by program
418-1.6(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
418-1.7(o)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
Children released unsupervised only with written permission and under acceptable circumstances
418-1.8(p)(2)
Y
*
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)
N
Program requires visitors to sign in upon entry
418-1.8(q)(1)(i)
Y
Visitor policy
418-1.8(q)(2)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
N/A
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
418-1.11(f)(9)(i)
N/A
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
418-1.11(f)(9)(ii)
N/A
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
418-1.11(f)(9)(iii)
N/A
Medication administration only with MAT training, appropriate NYS license
418-1.11(e)(1)
N/A
Medication administration only with written instructions for each medication for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
N/A
Medication not given without health care provider/prescriber information if parental instructions differ from packaging
418-1.11(f)(7)(iv)
N/A
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
418-1.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
418-1.12 Nutrition
Parent agreement in writing allowing staff to prepare infant formula
418-1.12(x)
Y
Parent agreement in writing specifying Infant feeding schedule
418-1.12(w)
Y
418-1.13 Staff Qualifications
All applicants for employment and volunteers have provided a history of employment and experience
418-1.13(b)(1)
N/O
Background checks are conducted for all staff and volunteers as specified in regulation
418-1.13(b)
N
Office has been informed of any staff/volunteer disclosing a criminal conviction
418-1.13(c)
N/A
418-1.14 Training
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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
Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months
418-1.14(c)(1)
Y
Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years
418-1.14(c)
Y
Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete training in required topics
418-1.14(d)
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
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
418-1.14(l)
Y
418-1.15 Management and Administration
A description of program activities is available for review
418-1.15(c)(9)
Y
Attendance records are current and accurate
418-1.15(c)(5)
Y
Building code certification
418-1.15(c)(33)
Y
CACFP approval letter, if participating
418-1.15(c)(26)(ii)
N/A
Certificate of Occupancy (SED)
418-1.15(d)
N/A
Certification regarding environmental hazards, including radon and lead
418-1.15(c)(30)
N/A
Children's daily records of illness, injury, indicators of abuse
418-1.15(c)(6)
Y
Children's health and immunization records, including permission for emergency treatment
418-1.15(c)(6)
Y
Children's names, addresses, emergency contact information on file
418-1.15(c)(3)
Y
Description of food service arrangements if meals not prepared at program location
418-1.15(c)(26)(iii)
N/A
Documentation on file that fire alarm systems are maintained, tested and inspected in accordance with state or other applicable codes
418-1.15(c)(31)
N
Documentation that fire suppression equipment and system are in compliance with Code is on file
418-1.15(c)(32)
Y
Fire and police notified of hours of operation and number of children in care
418-1.15(b)(17)(i)
Y
Four weeks approved menus are on file when food provided on site
418-1.15(c)(26)(i)
Y
Health care plan - approved
418-1.15(c)(2)
Y
Health statements for each staff member and volunteer
418-1.15(c)(7)
Y
Inspection by Health Department
418-1.15(c)(22)
N/A
Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
418-1.15(c)(4)
Y
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(a)(4)
N
Posting of Regional Office address and phone number
418-1.15(b)(22)(iii)
Y
Posting of license, restrictions, limitations, and waivers is required
418-1.15(a)(2)
Y
Posting of names, phone numbers, addresses of persons with legal authority for operation of program
418-1.15(b)(22)(ii)
Y
Posting of regulations
418-1.15(b)(22)(i)
Y
Proof of insurance on file
418-1.15(c)(28)
Y
Resumes, SCR results, conviction statements, references completed for all staff
418-1.15(c)(11)
N/O
Submission of fraudulent or altered documents is prohibited
418-1.15(b)(5)
Y
The program must maintain on file a current daily schedule of staff and volunteer arrival and departure times
418-1.15(c)(12)
Y
Written procedures for ensuring the safety of a child after report of abuse or maltreatment is filed
418-1.15(c)(23)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
05/12/2026
413.4(b)
The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:
Not Corrected
N
05/12/2026
413.4(d)(6)
Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.
Not Corrected
N
05/12/2026
418-1.3(h)
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected
N
05/12/2026
418-1.7(r)(7)
The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.
Corrected
Y
05/12/2026
418-1.8(a)
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Not Corrected
N
05/12/2026
418-1.8(j)
When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.
Not Corrected
N
05/12/2026
418-1.8(k)(2)(i)
for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;
Not Corrected
N
05/12/2026
418-1.8(k)(3)(i)
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
Not Corrected
N
05/12/2026
418-1.13(b)
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following:
Not Corrected
N
05/12/2026
418-1.15(a)(1)(i)
Each child day care center must obtain a license from the Office. No person or entity may operate a child day care center without a license from the Office.
Not Corrected
N
05/12/2026
418-1.15(a)(1)(ii)
Each child day care center must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.
Not Corrected
N
05/12/2026
418-1.15(a)(3)
A new application for a license must be submitted to the Office when there is a change in the address or owner or when a license is sought following the revocation of or denial of an application to renew a license.
Not Corrected
N
05/12/2026
418-1.15(a)(4)
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Not Corrected
N
05/12/2026
418-1.15(a)(7)
A license is not transferable to any other person, entity or location.
Not Corrected
N
05/12/2026
418-1.15(b)(12)(iv)
The child day care center must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the center out of compliance with applicable regulations;
Not Corrected
N
05/12/2026
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
05/12/2026
418-1.15(c)(31)
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: 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 the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;
Not Corrected
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
413.4(b)
Regulation Description
The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
413.4(d)(6)
Regulation Description
Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.3(h)
Regulation Description
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.7(r)(7)
Regulation Description
The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(a)
Regulation Description
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(j)
Regulation Description
When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(k)(2)(i)
Regulation Description
for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(k)(3)(i)
Regulation Description
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.13(b)
Regulation Description
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following:
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(a)(1)(i)
Regulation Description
Each child day care center must obtain a license from the Office. No person or entity may operate a child day care center without a license from the Office.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(a)(1)(ii)
Regulation Description
Each child day care center must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(a)(3)
Regulation Description
A new application for a license must be submitted to the Office when there is a change in the address or owner or when a license is sought following the revocation of or denial of an application to renew a license.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(a)(4)
Regulation Description
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(a)(7)
Regulation Description
A license is not transferable to any other person, entity or location.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(12)(iv)
Regulation Description
The child day care center must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the center out of compliance with applicable regulations;
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/12/2026
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
Date Cited
05/12/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(31)
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: 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 the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;
Compliance Status
Not 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: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400