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:
2025-I-SRO-115310
Date:
11/13/2025
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
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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
All established fire lanes are unobstructed
418-1.3(o)
Y
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
418-1.3(o)
Y
Firm, clean, and age appropriate cribs, mats or cots are provided
418-1.3(e)
Y
For infants, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for a crib for each child included in the capacity of the room
418-1.3(q)(1)
Y
Infants and toddlers have areas separate from older children
418-1.3(q)
Y
418-1.4 Fire Protection
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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
Barriers used if window less than 32 inches from floor
418-1.5(p)
Y
Closet doors accessible to children must be openable from the inside
418-1.5(s)(1)
Y
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
418-1.5(o)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
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Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than 2 steps have barriers to prevent falling
418-1.5(e)
Y
Second floor windows that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
418-1.5(q)
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
Daily schedule includes a routine of good personal hygiene practices
418-1.7(a)(3)
Y
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, do not touch when stored
418-1.7(u)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
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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)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(4)
Y
Medication is administered through the right route
418-1.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
No vermin on premises
418-1.11(i)(9)
Y
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are occupying the vehicle
418-1.11(b)(11)
Y
Use of pesticides in outdoor spaces is prohibited unless approved by local health dept
418-1.11(j)(5)
Y
When stocking OTC medications a policy for safe storage and admistration is required
418-1.11(g)(2)
Y
418-1.14 Training
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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
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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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202