Happy Kids Daycare
Happy Kids Daycare
License/Registration ID: 881986
832 Bridge Street, Apt. 1 Schenectady, NY 12303
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Inspection ID:
2023-I-ARO-014070
Date:
10/12/2023
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate & Approved Floor Plan
416.3(a)
Y
Adequate light in sleeping rooms for supervision and safe egress
416.3(c)
Y
Age appropriate cribs, mats, cots are provided
416.3(e)
Y
Bathroom available not more than one floor away
416.3(l)
Y
Cribs must be in compliance with CPSC
416.3(f)
N/A
Lighting and ventilation appropriate
416.3(b)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping and eating areas
416.3(m)
Y
416.4 Fire Protection
Caregiver must be on same floor as children except as in regulation
416.4(g)
Y
Children are not located above second floor in single-family dwelling
416.4(g)
N/A
Electric smoke detectors have battery back up
416.4(e)
N/A
Evacuation drill records show that exit routes were varied
416.4(b)(2)
Y
Operational smoke alarm in designated nap room or if no door, in adjacent room
416.4(d)
Y
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
N
416.5 Safety
Firearms, shotguns and rifles are unloaded, with trigger lock, or secured in a safe storage depository
416.5(x)(2)
N/A
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
416.5(f)(1)
Y
No portable heaters used in rooms accessible to children, regardless of type or fuel source
416.5(c)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
There must be a cushioned surface under outside play equipment that poses a fall hazard, regardless of height
416.5(n)(5)
N/O
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
416.5(b)(7)
Y
Windows above 1st floor have barriers to prevent children from falling out (unless egress window)
416.5(q)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area
416.5(v)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
416.7(a)
N/O
Children who choose not to nap cannot be confined to a cot, crib, bed or mat
416.7(t)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged so children will not be stepped on
416.7(o)(4)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged so egress will not be blocked
416.7(o)(5)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged to permit caregivers to move freely and safely
416.7(o)(6)
Y
Designated napping area is draft free
416.7(o)(3)
Y
Designated napping area is in approved day care space
416.7(o)(1)
Y
Individual, sanitary bed coverings are available as needed
416.7(p)
Y
Infants are not confined more than 30 minutes in crib (unless sleeping)
416.7(i)
Y
Infants are put to sleep on their backs unless medical documentation provided
416.7(m)
N/O
Mats & cots must be stored such that sleeping surfaces do not touch.
416.7(r)
Y
No more than 1 person may occupy a cot, crib, bed or mat
416.7(s)
Y
Schedule of activities, including bedtime preparation
416.7(k)
N/O
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
416.7(l)
N/O
Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillows, heavy blankets, etc. unless medically approved
416.7(n)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
416.7(w)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during nap time
416.7(x)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
416.7(v)
N
416.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
416.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
416.8(a)
Y
For overnight care, provider awake, physically check children every 15 minutes
416.8(b)(3)
N/A
For overnight care, provider may sleep w/ parental written permission, monitor in use
416.8(b)(3)
N/A
No person under 18 years of age can be left in sole charge of children.
416.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
416.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
416.8(j)(3)
Y
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
Y
With written parental permission and electronic monitor, children in care overnight may nap or sleep without awake adult present
416.8(b)(3)
N/O
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
416.11(i)(19)
Y
Children in night care shall have a routine that encourages good personal hygiene practices
416.11(i)(5)
Y
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
416.11(i)(2)
Y
For evening/night care each child shall have an individual washcloth, towel & toothbrush
416.11(i)(6)
N/A
Medication if administered by parent, relative, has dosages & time administered logged by caregiver
416.11(f)(2)
N/A
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
416.11(f)(17)
N/A
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
416.11(j)(2)
Y
Sleeping and napping equipment is cleaned weekly or before use by another child
416.11(i)(31)
Y
When evening/night care provided child shall bathe and change for bed per parents instructions
416.11(i)(6)
N/A
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
N
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).
416.14(c)(2)
N/O
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
416.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
416.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
416.15 Management and Administration
All requests for additional shifts of care are written and submitted to the Office
416.15(b)(2)
Y
An additional shift of care cannot be provided without written approval from the Office
416.15(b)(3)
Y
Evacuation and shelter in place drills documented and kept on file
416.15(c)(1)
Y
Fire police notified of hours of operation and number of children in care
416.15(c)(16)
Y
Individual children must be cared for less than 24 hours a day.
416.15(b)(1)
Y
No caregiver may work more than two consecutive shifts (shift is max 10 hours)
416.15(b)(1)
Y
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
416.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
416.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
416.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
10/12/2023
416.3(h)
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected
N
10/12/2023
416.4(h)(4)
All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
Corrected
N
10/12/2023
416.5(i)
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Corrected
N
10/12/2023
416.5(j)
All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected
N
10/12/2023
416.5(t)
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 children to swallow.
Corrected
N
10/12/2023
416.5(u)(2)
A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.
Corrected
N
10/12/2023
416.7(i)
Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.
Corrected
N
10/12/2023
416.7(v)
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.
Corrected
N
10/12/2023
416.14(b)(1)
Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.
Corrected
N
10/12/2023
416.14(m)
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Corrected
N
10/12/2023
416.15(c)(3)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;
Corrected
N
10/12/2023
416.15(c)(5)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
N
10/12/2023
416.15(c)(6)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected
N
10/12/2023
416.15(c)(13)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.3(h)
Regulation Description
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.4(h)(4)
Regulation Description
All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.5(i)
Regulation Description
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.5(j)
Regulation Description
All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.5(t)
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 children to swallow.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.5(u)(2)
Regulation Description
A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.7(i)
Regulation Description
Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.7(v)
Regulation Description
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.14(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.14(m)
Regulation Description
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.15(c)(3)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.15(c)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.15(c)(6)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/12/2023
Regulation
416.15(c)(13)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
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: Albany Regional Office
Phone: (518) 402-3038