Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. Kernan Head Start
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. Kernan Head Start
License/Registration ID: 875940
929 York Street Utica, NY 13502
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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:
2024-I-SRO-012854
Date:
03/22/2024
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
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
418-1.3(o)
N/O
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
N
No stackable cribs
418-1.3(f)
N/A
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
All required vaccines for pets are current
418-1.5(l)(3)
Y
Closet doors accessible to children must be openable from the inside
418-1.5(s)(1)
Y
New or modified outside play equipment must be in accordance with CPSC guidelines
418-1.5(n)(5)
Y
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
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
418-1.5(n)(2)
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)
N
418-1.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
Individual, clean bed coverings available
418-1.7(s)
Y
Infants are put to sleep on their backs unless medical documentation provided
418-1.7(p)
N/A
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
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
418-1.11(b)(9)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
418-1.11(b)(8)
Y
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
Y
Diapering area disinfected after each use
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
N/A
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(7)
Y
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
418-1.11(f)(2)
N/O
The director and teachers have knowledge of and access to childrens medical records and all emergency information
418-1.11(b)(12)
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
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
03/22/2024
418-1.3(h)
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected
N
03/22/2024
418-1.5(a)
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/22/2024
Regulation
418-1.3(h)
Regulation Description
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/22/2024
Regulation
418-1.5(a)
Regulation Description
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202