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-094081
Date:
08/19/2026
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)
N
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Address number clearly visible on premises
418-1.3(p)
Y
All established fire lanes are unobstructed
418-1.3(o)
Y
At least one wash basin per 15 children including infants
418-1.3(l)(3)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
Y
Space provided so childrens personal items are stored separately
418-1.3(s)
Y
Standpipe fire hose is properly stored and conspicuously identified
418-1.3(o)
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 pets that require a license must be licensed
418-1.5(l)(2)
N/A
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
418-1.5(b)(2)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
418-1.5(n)(1)
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
Signage exists, as specified in regulation, stating firearms are prohibited
418-1.5(x)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
N
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Cribs, mats, cots are located at least two feet apart from each other
418-1.7(r)(7)
Y
Infants must not be exposed to television and other electronic visual media
418-1.7(z)
Y
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
418-1.7(h)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
418-1.7(h)(1)
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
Health checks of each child conducted daily
418-1.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
418-1.11(f)(9)(ii)
N/A
Medication not given without health care provider/prescriber information if parental instructions differ from packaging
418-1.11(f)(7)(iv)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
418-1.11(h)(3)
Y
418-1.14 Training
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
418-1.14(k)
N
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
418-1.14(b)
N/O
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
418-1.14(b)
N/O
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?
08/19/2026
413.3(g)(3)(i)
The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
Not Corrected
N
08/19/2026
418-1.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Not Corrected
N
08/19/2026
418-1.4(h)
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Not Corrected
N
08/19/2026
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.
Not Corrected
N
08/19/2026
418-1.8(k)(2)(i)
for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;
Corrected
Y
08/19/2026
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.
Not Corrected
N
08/19/2026
418-1.11(i)(12)
Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Not Corrected
N
08/19/2026
418-1.11(i)(18)(i)
Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.
Corrected
N
08/19/2026
418-1.14(k)
All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.
Not Corrected
N
08/19/2026
418-1.15(b)(10)(i)
The child day care center must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation of the center. Inspectors and representatives of the Office must be given free access to the building or buildings used by the center, staff, volunteers and children and any records of the center.
Not Corrected
N
08/19/2026
418-1.15(b)(26)
Each child day care center must be staffed to perform administrative/fiscal management functions and, during all hours of operation, program supervision functions, including developing, directing and supervising daily activity programs for children. These functions may be performed by one individual or may be shared in any combination between two or more individuals.
Not Corrected
N
08/19/2026
418-1.15(c)(5)
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
08/19/2026
Regulation
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Regulation Description
The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/19/2026
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
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/19/2026
Regulation
418-1.4(h)
Regulation Description
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/19/2026
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
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/19/2026
Regulation
418-1.8(k)(2)(i)
Regulation Description
for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
Y
Date Cited
08/19/2026
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
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/19/2026
Regulation
418-1.11(i)(12)
Regulation Description
Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/19/2026
Regulation
418-1.11(i)(18)(i)
Regulation Description
Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/19/2026
Regulation
418-1.14(k)
Regulation Description
All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/19/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(10)(i)
Regulation Description
The child day care center must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation of the center. Inspectors and representatives of the Office must be given free access to the building or buildings used by the center, staff, volunteers and children and any records of the center.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/19/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(b)(26)
Regulation Description
Each child day care center must be staffed to perform administrative/fiscal management functions and, during all hours of operation, program supervision functions, including developing, directing and supervising daily activity programs for children. These functions may be performed by one individual or may be shared in any combination between two or more individuals.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/19/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560