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-054109
Date:
06/02/2026
Inspection Type:
Complaint
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
418-1.8 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)
P/V
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)
P/V
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
06/02/2026
413.4(d)(5)
A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work 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 after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.
Not Corrected
N
06/02/2026
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
06/02/2026
418-1.4(b)(4)
The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.
Corrected
Y
06/02/2026
418-1.4(h)
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Corrected
Y
06/02/2026
418-1.8(f)
An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.
Not Corrected
N
06/02/2026
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
06/02/2026
418-1.8(l)(4)(i)
A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.
Not Corrected
N
06/02/2026
418-1.8(l)(4)(ii)
If this time period is expected to exceed three months, the center, in consultation with Early Intervention or Special Education staff and the parent, may exercise greater discretion in the placement of the child with a developmental disability or delay based on consideration of such factors as the child's developmental readiness, appropriateness of the classroom environment, the level of care the child requires and the needs of the other children in care.
Not Corrected
N
06/02/2026
418-1.13(g)(3)(i)
To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and one year of experience related to caring for infants and toddlers; or
Not Corrected
N
06/02/2026
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
Date Cited
06/02/2026
Regulation
413.4(d)(5)
Regulation Description
A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work 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 after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/02/2026
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
06/02/2026
Regulation
418-1.4(b)(4)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
06/02/2026
Regulation
418-1.4(h)
Regulation Description
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
06/02/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(f)
Regulation Description
An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/02/2026
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
06/02/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(l)(4)(i)
Regulation Description
A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/02/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(l)(4)(ii)
Regulation Description
If this time period is expected to exceed three months, the center, in consultation with Early Intervention or Special Education staff and the parent, may exercise greater discretion in the placement of the child with a developmental disability or delay based on consideration of such factors as the child's developmental readiness, appropriateness of the classroom environment, the level of care the child requires and the needs of the other children in care.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/02/2026
Regulation
418-1.13(g)(3)(i)
Regulation Description
To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and one year of experience related to caring for infants and toddlers; or
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/02/2026
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
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