The Home For Little Wanderers, Inc
The Home For Little Wanderers, Inc
License/Registration ID: 890779
1250 Ward Avenue Bronx, NY 10472
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-NYCDOH-014343
Date:
01/31/2024
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
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
414.3(a)(2)
Y
Material storage leaves 18 inches of ceiling and sprinkler clearance
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
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
414.5 Safety
All pets that require a license must be licensed
414.5(l)(2)
Y
Barriers used if window less than 32 inches from floor
414.5(p)
Y
Bathroom doors must be openable from the outside when locked
414.5(s)(2)
Y
Closet door latches can be opened from the inside
414.5(s)(1)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
414.5(c)
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
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use except as exempt by regulation
414.5(d)
Y
Signage exists, as specified in regulation, stating firearms are prohibited
414.5(x)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
414.5(q)
Y
Working landline phone on premises
414.5(m)(1)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
Age-appropriate activities are available
414.7(c)
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
414.11 Health and Infection Control
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
414.11(h)(1)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
414.11(i)(7)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
414.11(i)(4)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
414.11(f)(15)
Y
No vermin on premises
414.11(i)(9)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
414.11(h)(2)
Y
Staff and volunteers wash their hands as required
414.11(i)(1)
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
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
N
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?
01/31/2024
413.4(d)(3)
The licensee or registrant shall furnish to each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home a fingerprint imaging application form and a description of how the completed fingerprint images will be used.
Corrected
N
01/31/2024
414.10(b)(1)(i)
School-age child care programs must submit to the Office the information necessary to inquire of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment whether any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer, is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. In accordance with a schedule developed by the Office, the Office must inquire whether any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.
Corrected
N
01/31/2024
414.10(b)(1)(ii)
School-age child care programs must submit to the Office the information necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs per Section 495 of the Social Services Law before determining whether to hire or otherwise allow any person as a prospective operator, director, employee, or volunteer.
Corrected
N
01/31/2024
414.11(b)(1)
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Corrected
N
01/31/2024
414.11(b)(6)
The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.
Corrected
N
01/31/2024
414.13(b)(3)
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
Corrected
N
01/31/2024
414.15(a)(4)
The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the school-age child care program at any one time.
Corrected
N
01/31/2024
414.15(b)(12)(iv)
The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the school age child care program out of compliance with applicable regulations;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/31/2024
Regulation
413.4(d)(3)
Regulation Description
The licensee or registrant shall furnish to each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home a fingerprint imaging application form and a description of how the completed fingerprint images will be used.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/31/2024
Regulation
414.10(b)(1)(i)
Regulation Description
School-age child care programs must submit to the Office the information necessary to inquire of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment whether any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer, is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. In accordance with a schedule developed by the Office, the Office must inquire whether any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/31/2024
Regulation
414.10(b)(1)(ii)
Regulation Description
School-age child care programs must submit to the Office the information necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs per Section 495 of the Social Services Law before determining whether to hire or otherwise allow any person as a prospective operator, director, employee, or volunteer.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/31/2024
Regulation
414.11(b)(1)
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:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/31/2024
Regulation
414.11(b)(6)
Regulation Description
The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/31/2024
Regulation
414.13(b)(3)
Regulation Description
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/31/2024
Regulation
414.15(a)(4)
Regulation Description
The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the school-age child care program at any one time.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/31/2024
Regulation
414.15(b)(12)(iv)
Regulation Description
The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the school age child care program out of compliance with applicable regulations;
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: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (646) 632-6305