Croton Academy of Arts
Croton Academy of Arts
License/Registration ID: 877906
8 Gerstein Street Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
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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-YRO-012542
Date:
03/21/2025
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
414.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate floor plan
414.3(a)(1)
Y
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
414.3(h)
Y
Fire pumps are properly maintained.
414.3(l)
Y
Hood exhaust systems
414.3(l)(2)
Y
No flammable or combustible items hanging from ceiling
414.3(l)
Y
Sprinkler valves are accessible and unobstructed and labeled appropriately
414.3(l)
Y
414.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
414.4(f)
Y
All staff are instructed in how and when to use fire extinguishers
414.4(e)(2)
Y
All staff are instructed in using the fire alarm system
414.4(d)(2)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
Evacuation drill records show that exit routes were varied
414.4(b)(2)
Y
Evacuation drills conducted monthly
414.4(b)(1)
Y
414.5 Safety
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
414.5(w)
Y
New or modified outside play equipment must be in accordance with CPSC guidelines
414.5(n)(5)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
414.5(r)
Y
Pets are healthy and pose no threat
414.5(l)(1)
Y
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
414.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
414.5(m)(2)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
414.7(a)(1)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
414.7(h)(1)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
Visitor policy
414.8(q)(2)
Y
When children are in mixed age groups, the ratio maintained is that applicable to the youngest child present
414.8(l)(4)
Y
414.9 Behavior Management
Written behavior management policy is established and followed
414.9(a)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
414.11(i)(6)
Y
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels and individual hygiene items
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
414.11(b)(9)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
414.11(h)(1)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
414.11(i)(4)
Y
Health care plan on-site and followed by all staff
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
414.11(f)(1)
N
Medication administered only for one day with documentation of oral consent from parent and instructions from health professional
414.11(f)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months
414.11(f)(20)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
414.11(f)(15)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
414.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
414.11(f)(16)
Y
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Thermometers are washed and disinfected as appropriate
414.11(i)(13)
Y
414.12 Nutrition
Meals and snacks provided by program meet CACFP requirements
414.12(r)
Y
414.13 Staff Qualifications
A group teacher or assistant teacher may perform administrative or supervision functions when the capacity is less than 45 children
414.13(e)
Y
414.14 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 414.14(d).
414.14(c)(2)
Y
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months
414.14(c)(1)
N
Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete 30 hours of training every 2 years
414.14(c)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
414.14(l)
Y
Proof of compliance with training requirements
414.14(h)
Y
Training for staff meets standard for hours and topics
414.14(d)
Y
Training must be approved by OCFS based on policy regarding training and trainers
414.14(i)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
Attendance records are current and accurate
414.15(c)(5)
Y
Certificate of Occupancy (SED)
414.15(d)
Y
Children's daily records of illness, injury, indicators of abuse
414.15(c)(6)
Y
Children's health records, including current medications and permission for emergency treatment
414.15(c)(6)
Y
Children's names, addresses, emergency contact information on file
414.15(c)(3)
Y
Fire and police notified of hours of operation and number of children in care
414.15(b)(17)(i)
Y
Health care plan - approved
414.15(c)(2)
Y
Health statements for each staff member and volunteer
414.15(c)(7)
N
Inspection by Health Department
414.15(c)(22)
Y
Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
414.15(c)(4)
Y
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Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
Posting of Regional Office address and phone number
414.15(b)(22)(iii)
Y
Posting of names, phone numbers, addresses of persons with legal authority for operation of program
414.15(b)(22)(ii)
Y
Posting of regulations
414.15(b)(22)(i)
Y
Proof of insurance on file
414.15(c)(28)
Y
Resumes, SCR results, conviction statements, references completed for all staff
414.15(c)(11)
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?
03/21/2025
414.11(f)(1)
Staff may administer medication only in accordance with the following:
Corrected
N
03/21/2025
414.14(c)(1)
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Corrected
N
03/21/2025
414.15(c)(7)
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/21/2025
Regulation
414.11(f)(1)
Regulation Description
Staff may administer medication only in accordance with the following:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/21/2025
Regulation
414.14(c)(1)
Regulation Description
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/21/2025
Regulation
414.15(c)(7)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;
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: Child Care Council of Westchester
Phone: (914) 761-3456