Care Bear Early Learning, Inc
Care Bear Early Learning, Inc
License/Registration ID: 861824
153-29 110th Avenue, 1st Floor Jamaica, NY 11433
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-NYCDOH-011690
Date:
01/17/2025
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Cribs must be in compliance with CPSC
416.3(f)
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 required vaccines for pets are current
416.5(l)(3)
Y
Cleaning supplies stored in original containers or mixed/labeled used & stored where inaccessible
416.5(k)
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
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
416.5(i)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Pool use safety plan is being followed
416.5(g)(3)(iii)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs kept clear of ice and snow
416.5(a)
Y
Safe and adequate water quality maintained in pool and documented
416.5(g)(6)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
416.5(b)(7)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area
416.5(v)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Children must be provided opportunity to choose between quiet and active play.
416.7(g)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged so egress will not be blocked
416.7(o)(5)
Y
No more than 1 person may occupy a cot, crib, bed or mat
416.7(s)
Y
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
416.7(l)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
416.7(v)
Y
416.8 Supervision of Children
*
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)
N
*
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
Consumption of or being under the influence of a controlled substance is prohibited unless prescribed, taken as directed, and does not impair ability to care for children
416.11(b)(10)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
416.11(b)(9)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water after use
416.11(i)(30)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
416.11(f)(10)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
416.11(i)(15)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care & for supervision of remaining children
416.11(h)(1)(ii)
Y
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
N
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
*
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?
01/17/2025
416.4(c)
There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.
Corrected
N
01/17/2025
416.8(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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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.
Corrected
N
01/17/2025
416.8(d)
Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.
Corrected
N
01/17/2025
416.11(b)(1)
The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Corrected
N
01/17/2025
416.11(b)(6)
The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.
Corrected
N
01/17/2025
416.13(d)
All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to complete a Statewide Central Register database check.
Corrected
N
01/17/2025
416.14(m)
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Corrected
N
01/17/2025
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)
the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,
Corrected
N
01/17/2025
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)
fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
416.4(c)
Regulation Description
There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
416.8(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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
416.8(d)
Regulation Description
Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
416.11(b)(1)
Regulation Description
The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
416.11(b)(6)
Regulation Description
The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
416.13(d)
Regulation Description
All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to complete a Statewide Central Register database check.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
416.14(m)
Regulation Description
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)
Regulation Description
the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/17/2025
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)
Regulation Description
fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
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