Precious Kids Too of Merrick, INC.
Precious Kids Too of Merrick, INC.
License/Registration ID: 880971
2220 Hewlett Avenue Merrick, NY 11566
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-LIRO-011168
Date:
04/20/2026
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
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
418-1.3(k)
Y
Adequate light for supervision and safe egress
418-1.3(b)
Y
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/A
Cribs must be in compliance with CPSC
418-1.3(f)
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
Liquefied petroleum gas stored in accordance with Reference Standard 35-5, 39-1, and 39-2.
418-1.3(o)
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)
N/A
Pets are healthy and pose no threat
418-1.5(l)(1)
N/A
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Reptiles and amphibians are not permitted
418-1.5(l)(10)
N/A
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Children may not sleep in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats
418-1.7(m)
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
Toddlers have durable books available
418-1.7(c)
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
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(6)
Y
Children's health records are current
418-1.11(a)(1)
Y
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
418-1.11(i)(11)
Y
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
418-1.11(i)(12)
Y
Hand sanitizers not used for children under 2 years of age
418-1.11(i)(4)(ii)
Y
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
418-1.11(f)(2)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
418-1.11(i)(18)(vii)
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)
N/O
*
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?
04/20/2026
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
04/20/2026
418-1.8(e)
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Corrected
N
04/20/2026
418-1.8(k)(3)(i)
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
Corrected
Y
04/20/2026
418-1.8(l)(7)
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Corrected
N
04/20/2026
418-1.11(a)(1)
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Corrected
N
04/20/2026
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii)
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
04/20/2026
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
Date Cited
04/20/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(e)
Regulation Description
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/20/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(k)(3)(i)
Regulation Description
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
04/20/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(l)(7)
Regulation Description
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/20/2026
Regulation
418-1.11(a)(1)
Regulation Description
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/20/2026
Regulation
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii)
Regulation Description
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
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