The Learning Cottage Daycare LLC
The Learning Cottage Daycare LLC
License/Registration ID: 876943
34 W 16th Street Huntington Station, NY 11746
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-LIRO-012461
Date:
01/30/2025
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
At least one wash basin per 15 children including infants
418-1.3(l)(3)
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
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
All required vaccines for pets are current
418-1.5(l)(3)
Y
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
418-1.5(o)
Y
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
418-1.5(y)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
418-1.5(m)(2)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
418-1.5(b)(4)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Climbing and large motor apparatus available either inside or outside
418-1.7(y)
Y
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
418-1.7(o)
Y
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, do not touch when stored
418-1.7(u)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
418-1.7(h)(2)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during nap time
418-1.7(h)(3)
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
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
418-1.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions for children less than 18 months of age
418-1.11(f)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months for children 5 and over
418-1.11(f)(20)
Y
Medication is administered in the right dose
418-1.11(f)(8)(ii)
Y
Medication is administered to the right child
418-1.11(f)(8)(i)
Y
Medications (even if prescribed) that impair ability are not used when children present
418-1.11(b)(10)
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?
01/30/2025
418-1.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Corrected
N
01/30/2025
418-1.5(aa)
The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
Corrected
Y
01/30/2025
418-1.5(ab)(2)
A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.
Corrected
Y
01/30/2025
418-1.14(g)
For the thirty (30) hours of training that must be received every two years, any person responsible for developing, directing, and supervising the daily activity programs for children who can demonstrate basic competency in a particular topic to the Office may determine in which of the specified topics he or she needs further study. The Office may also exempt any person responsible for developing, directing and supervising the daily activity programs for children from participating in training on a particular topic upon demonstration of substantially equivalent knowledge or experience related to that topic. All persons with such exemptions must still complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years, and a minimum of five (5) hours of training each year.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/30/2025
Regulation
418-1.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/30/2025
Regulation
418-1.5(aa)
Regulation Description
The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
01/30/2025
Regulation
418-1.5(ab)(2)
Regulation Description
A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
01/30/2025
Regulation
418-1.14(g)
Regulation Description
For the thirty (30) hours of training that must be received every two years, any person responsible for developing, directing, and supervising the daily activity programs for children who can demonstrate basic competency in a particular topic to the Office may determine in which of the specified topics he or she needs further study. The Office may also exempt any person responsible for developing, directing and supervising the daily activity programs for children from participating in training on a particular topic upon demonstration of substantially equivalent knowledge or experience related to that topic. All persons with such exemptions must still complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years, and a minimum of five (5) hours of training each year.
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