Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC
Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC
License/Registration ID: 867525
1430 Jerusalem Avenue Merrick, NY 11566
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-LIRO-012313
Date:
01/12/2024
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
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Children of school age have areas separate from younger children
418-1.3(j)
N/O
Hood exhaust systems
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/O
Liquefied petroleum gas stored in accordance with Reference Standard 35-5, 39-1, and 39-2.
418-1.3(o)
N/O
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
418-1.3(q)(4)
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
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
418-1.5(f)
Y
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
418-1.5(x)
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
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Cribs, mats, cots are located at least two feet apart from each other
418-1.7(r)(7)
Y
Daily schedule includes a routine of good personal hygiene practices
418-1.7(a)(3)
Y
Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillow, heavy blanket, etc.
418-1.7(q)
N
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
418-1.7(c)
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
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
418-1.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
418-1.11(h)(1)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
418-1.11(f)(9)(i)
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 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months for children 5 and over
418-1.11(f)(20)
N/O
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
418-1.11(f)(17)
N/O
Sanitary eating area
418-1.11(i)(6)
N/O
When stocking OTC medications a policy for safe storage and admistration is required
418-1.11(g)(2)
N/O
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/O
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
418-1.14(b)
N/O
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?
01/12/2024
418-1.7(q)
Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
01/12/2024
Regulation
418-1.7(q)
Regulation Description
Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
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For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560