Croton Academy of Arts
Croton Academy of Arts
License/Registration ID: 877906
8 Gerstein Street Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-YRO-097721
Date:
09/22/2026
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
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
414.4 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
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
414.5 Safety
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
P/V
414.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
P/V
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
N
414.9 Behavior Management
A child may only be disciplined by a director, group teacher or assistant teacher
414.9(l)
Y
Behavior management is appropriate to age and guides children to take responsibility for their actions
414.9(d)
Y
Children are not isolated in a closet, darkened area, or where cannot be supervised
414.9(f)
Y
Corporal punishment is prohibited
414.9(j)
Y
Discipline relates to a child's action and is handled without delay
414.9(e)
Y
Food, rest, sleep are not used for disciplinary purposes
414.9(k)
Y
Frightening, demeaning or humiliating techniques not used
414.9(m)
Y
Physical intervention is permitted only as an immediate response to prevent serious injury
414.9(i)
Y
Physical restraint is prohibited
414.9(h)
Y
Separation from group situation in accordance with regulation
414.9(g)
Y
Written behavior management plan provided to staff and parents
414.9(c)
Y
Written behavior management policy is established and followed
414.9(a)
Y
414.10 Child abuse and Maltreatment
Children are not abused or maltreated and no acts of abuse or maltreatment are tolerated
414.10(a)
Y
Suspected acts of abuse or maltreatment are reported
414.10(c)
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
All trained designated staff who administer medications to children must be at least 18 years of age.
414.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
Y
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels and individual hygiene items
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
414.11(i)(2)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of a controlled substance is prohibited unless prescribed, taken as directed, and does not impair ability to care for children
414.11(b)(10)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
414.11(b)(9)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
414.11(b)(8)
Y
Cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
414.11(i)(16)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water between uses
414.11(i)(15)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
414.11(h)(1)
Y
Emergency medications may be used only as specified in regulation (epi pens, Benadryl, nebulizers)
414.11(h)(5)
Y
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
414.11(i)(11)
Y
Garbage cans cleaned as needed
414.11(i)(12)
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
Individual drinking cups or disposable cups must be provided daily; drinking cups and utensils must be washed before use by another child
414.11(i)(14)
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)
N
No dampness, odors, or accumulated trash on premises
414.11(i)(8)
Y
No vermin on premises
414.11(i)(9)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
414.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
414.11(j)(2)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
414.11(h)(2)
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
Sanitary eating area
414.11(i)(6)
Y
Staff and volunteers wash their hands as required
414.11(i)(1)
Y
The director and teachers have knowledge of and access to childrens medical records and all emergency information
414.11(b)(12)
Y
Thermometers are washed and disinfected as appropriate
414.11(i)(13)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
414.11(h)(1)(ii)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
414.11(i)(5)
Y
414.14 Training
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
P/V
414.15 Management and administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(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?
09/22/2026
414.8(d)
No person under 18 years of age may be left alone to supervise a group of children at any time, including in an emergency.
Corrected
Y
09/22/2026
414.8(j)
When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.
Corrected
Y
09/22/2026
414.11(f)(15)
Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be kept in their original bottles or containers.
Not Corrected
N
09/22/2026
414.15(c)(6)
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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Not Corrected
N
Date Cited
09/22/2026
Regulation
414.8(d)
Regulation Description
No person under 18 years of age may be left alone to supervise a group of children at any time, including in an emergency.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
Y
Date Cited
09/22/2026
Regulation
414.8(j)
Regulation Description
When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
Y
Date Cited
09/22/2026
Regulation
414.11(f)(15)
Regulation Description
Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be kept in their original bottles or containers.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
09/22/2026
Regulation
414.15(c)(6)
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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
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: Child Care Council of Westchester
Phone: (914) 761-3456