Shorashim Preschool Academy
Shorashim Preschool Academy
License/Registration ID: 866723
21 Old Westbury Road Old Westbury, NY 11568
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-LIRO-109642
Date:
11/25/2024
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
Hood exhaust systems
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/O
NYS Fire and Building Code compliance
418-1.3(o)
N/O
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
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
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
418-1.5(b)(5)
Y
All pets that require a license must be licensed
418-1.5(l)(2)
N/O
Knives and hot cooking equipment out of reach of children
418-1.5(a)
N/O
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
N
Pets are healthy and pose no threat
418-1.5(l)(1)
N/O
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Strings and cords from window coverings are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(z)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Room arranged to accommodate active and quiet play, and interaction with peers
418-1.7(x)
Y
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
418-1.7(o)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during nap time
418-1.7(h)(3)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
Y
No one under age 18 is left in sole charge of children at any time
418-1.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
418-1.11(f)(9)(i)
Y
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions for children less than 18 months of age
418-1.11(f)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication is administered to the right child
418-1.11(f)(8)(i)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
418-1.11(j)(2)
Y
Thermometers and toys washed and disinfected as appropriate
418-1.11(i)(13)
Y
When stocking OTC medications a policy for safe storage and admistration is required
418-1.11(g)(2)
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)
N/O
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?
11/25/2024
418-1.5(c)
Portable electric heaters or other portable heating devices, regardless of the type of fuel used, may not be used in child day care centers.
Corrected
Y
11/25/2024
418-1.5(aa)
The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
Corrected
Y
11/25/2024
418-1.5(ad)
Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.
Corrected
N
11/25/2024
418-1.11(c)(1)
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Corrected
N
11/25/2024
418-1.11(f)(15)
Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be kept in their original bottles or containers.
Corrected
N
11/25/2024
418-1.11(f)(21)
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
11/25/2024
Regulation
418-1.5(c)
Regulation Description
Portable electric heaters or other portable heating devices, regardless of the type of fuel used, may not be used in child day care centers.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
11/25/2024
Regulation
418-1.5(aa)
Regulation Description
The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
11/25/2024
Regulation
418-1.5(ad)
Regulation Description
Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/25/2024
Regulation
418-1.11(c)(1)
Regulation Description
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/25/2024
Regulation
418-1.11(f)(15)
Regulation Description
Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be kept in their original bottles or containers.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/25/2024
Regulation
418-1.11(f)(21)
Regulation Description
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560