Shorashim Preschool Academy
Shorashim Preschool Academy
License/Registration ID: 866723
21 Old Westbury Road Old Westbury, NY 11568
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-LIRO-011839
Date:
03/19/2025
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Buildings, systems, and equipment are in good repair and operational
418-1.3(o)(2)
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
New or modified outside play equipment must be in accordance with CPSC guidelines
418-1.5(n)(5)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern kept in each classroom and maintained for use in power failure
418-1.5(r)
N/O
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
418-1.5(l)(7)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
The program must take suitable precautions to prevent serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
418-1.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
418-1.7(e)
Y
Cribs, mats, cots are located safely
418-1.7(r)(2)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
418-1.7(c)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
N
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Adequate supply of diapers available
418-1.11(i)(18)(iv)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
418-1.11(b)(8)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
418-1.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
N/O
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
418-1.11(f)(9)(ii)
N/O
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)
N/O
Medication is administered at the right time
418-1.11(f)(8)(iii)
N/O
Medication is administered to the right child
418-1.11(f)(8)(i)
N/O
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(18)(viii)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
418-1.11(h)(3)
N/O
Use of pesticides in outdoor spaces is prohibited unless approved by local health dept
418-1.11(j)(5)
Y
418-1.14 Training
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).
418-1.14(c)(2)
N/O
*
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
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?
03/19/2025
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
03/19/2025
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
03/19/2025
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.
Corrected
Y
03/19/2025
418-1.11(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
03/19/2025
418-1.14(b)
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Corrected
N
03/19/2025
418-1.14(c)(1)
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/19/2025
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
03/19/2025
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
03/19/2025
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
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
03/19/2025
Regulation
418-1.11(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
03/19/2025
Regulation
418-1.14(b)
Regulation Description
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/19/2025
Regulation
418-1.14(c)(1)
Regulation Description
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
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