The Country Childrens Center
The Country Childrens Center
License/Registration ID: 892255
45 Court Road Bedford, NY 10506
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-YRO-013817
Date:
02/11/2025
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
Inspection Result:
No violations cited for this inspection
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
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
414.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate floor plan
414.3(a)(1)
Y
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
414.3(b)
Y
At least one working toilet and basin per 20 children
414.3(j)(3)
Y
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed
414.3(l)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
414.3(k)
Y
Manual fire alarm stations are visible and accessible
414.3(l)
Y
NYS Building Code compliance
414.3(l)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
414.3(g)
Y
Separate area for sick children to rest
414.3(o)
Y
Toilets in stalls or other provisions in place to ensure privacy
414.3(j)(2)
Y
414.4 Fire Protection
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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
All staff are instructed in how and when to use fire extinguishers
414.4(e)(2)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
Evacuation drills conducted monthly
414.4(b)(1)
Y
Evacuation drills recorded monthly
414.4(b)(4)
Y
414.5 Safety
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
414.5(b)(5)
Y
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
414.5(f)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
414.5(b)(2)
Y
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
414.5(x)
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
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Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
414.5(b)(4)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
414.5(b)(7)
Y
Working landline phone on premises
414.5(m)(1)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
414.7(a)(1)
Y
Age-appropriate activities are available
414.7(c)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
414.7(h)(1)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
A qualified group teacher is required for every group of children
414.8(e)
Y
Children are only allowed to go to the bathroom independently as detailed in regulation
414.8(s)
Y
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
Electronic devices for social/entertainment purposes are not used while supervising children
414.8(n)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
Program requires visitors to sign in upon entry
414.8(q)(1)(i)
Y
Visitor policy
414.8(q)(2)
Y
414.9 Behavior Management
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
414.11 Health and Infection Control
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
414.11(i)(18)(i)
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 alcohol is prohibited
414.11(b)(8)
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
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
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
414.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
414.11(f)(15)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
414.11(f)(17)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
414.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
414.11(h)(2)
Y
414.12 Nutrition
Meals and snacks provided by program meet CACFP requirements
414.12(r)
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
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At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months
414.14(c)(1)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
414.14(l)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
Attendance records are current and accurate
414.15(c)(5)
Y
Certificate of Occupancy (SED)
414.15(d)
Y
Children's health records, including current medications and permission for emergency treatment
414.15(c)(6)
Y
Children's names, addresses, emergency contact information on file
414.15(c)(3)
Y
Health care plan - approved
414.15(c)(2)
Y
Health statements for each staff member and volunteer
414.15(c)(7)
Y
Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
414.15(c)(4)
Y
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Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
Proof of insurance on file
414.15(c)(28)
Y
Resumes, SCR results, conviction statements, references completed for all staff
414.15(c)(11)
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: Child Care Council of Westchester
Phone: (914) 761-3456