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:
2026-I-LIRO-010377
Date:
03/20/2026
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)
Y
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
418-1.3(a)(2)
Y
At least one working toilet per 15 children
418-1.3(l)(2)
Y
Buildings, systems, and equipment are in good repair and operational
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Fire pumps are properly maintained.
418-1.3(o)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
418-1.3(g)
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
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited on egress doors
418-1.5(s)(3)
Y
Evacuation crib or other assistive device must be of substantial construction
418-1.5(b)(9)
Y
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
*
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than 2 steps have barriers to prevent falling
418-1.5(e)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
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 off during meals
418-1.7(h)(2)
Y
Toddlers have durable books available
418-1.7(c)
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 immunizations are current
418-1.11(a)(3)
Y
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
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
Medication is administered through the right route
418-1.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
418-1.11(f)(2)
Y
No vermin on premises
418-1.11(i)(9)
Y
Staff wash their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(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)
Y
*
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
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
03/20/2026
418-1.3(h)
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected
Y
03/20/2026
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.
Not Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/20/2026
Regulation
418-1.3(h)
Regulation Description
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
03/20/2026
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
Not 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