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:
2025-I-LIRO-011895
Date:
02/07/2025
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
All ramps, doors and handrails installed for ADA compliance
418-1.3(o)
N/O
Manual fire alarm stations are visible and accessible
418-1.3(o)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
418-1.3(q)(4)
Y
NYS Fire and Building Code compliance
418-1.3(o)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
Y
No stackable cribs
418-1.3(f)
Y
Separate area for sick children to rest
418-1.3(r)
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
Call ID or blocking is not used to block calls from parents, the Office or other government entities
418-1.5(m)(3)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited on egress doors
418-1.5(s)(3)
Y
New or modified outside play equipment must be in accordance with CPSC guidelines
418-1.5(n)(5)
N/O
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern kept in each classroom and maintained for use in power failure
418-1.5(r)
Y
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
418-1.5(y)
Y
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
418-1.5(l)(7)
N/A
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
Cribs, mats, cots are located at least two feet apart from each other
418-1.7(r)(7)
Y
Infants are put to sleep on their backs unless medical documentation provided
418-1.7(p)
N/O
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
418-1.7(h)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
418-1.7(h)(1)
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
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(6)
N/O
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
418-1.11(c)(1)
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/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?
02/07/2025
418-1.11(i)(12)
Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Corrected
N
02/07/2025
418-1.11(i)(18)(v)
When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
02/07/2025
Regulation
418-1.11(i)(12)
Regulation Description
Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/07/2025
Regulation
418-1.11(i)(18)(v)
Regulation Description
When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.
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