Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC
Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC
License/Registration ID: 867525
1430 Jerusalem Avenue Merrick, NY 11566
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This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-LIRO-119169
Date:
12/12/2025
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
Inspection Result:
No violations cited for this inspection
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
Firm, clean, and age appropriate cribs, mats or cots are provided
418-1.3(e)
Y
For toddlers, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for cribs, cots or mats for one third of the maximum capacity of the classroom
418-1.3(q)(2)
Y
Hydrants are accessible and free of obstructions.
418-1.3(o)
Y
Infants and toddlers have areas separate from older children
418-1.3(q)
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
Knives and hot cooking equipment out of reach of children
418-1.5(a)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
418-1.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Second floor windows that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
418-1.5(q)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Awake infants less than 6 months are placed on stomach/back/side for short supervised periods
418-1.7(a)(2)
Y
Climbing and large motor apparatus available either inside or outside
418-1.7(y)
Y
Infants must not be exposed to television and other electronic visual media
418-1.7(z)
Y
Room arranged to accommodate active and quiet play, and interaction with peers
418-1.7(x)
Y
Staff who care for infants have interaction with and are responsive to infants
418-1.7(f)
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
Children's health records are current
418-1.11(a)(1)
N/O
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
Y
Diapers disposed of properly
418-1.11(i)(18)(v)
Y
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
418-1.11(i)(12)
Y
Medication administration only with written instructions for each medication for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
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
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
418-1.11(f)(16)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
418-1.11(h)(3)
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)
Y
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
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