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-029578
Date:
04/07/2025
Inspection Type:
Mid-Point
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
414.4 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
Eliminate fire hazards
414.4(a)
Y
Evacuation drills conducted monthly
414.4(b)(1)
Y
Evacuation drills recorded monthly
414.4(b)(4)
Y
Extinguishers are appropriate type, in designated locations and easily accessible
414.4(c)
Y
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Means of egress are remote from each other
414.4(f)(1)
Y
Monthly fire and safety inspections performed and documented by director or designee
414.4(h)
Y
414.5 Safety
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
414.5(b)(5)
Y
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
414.5(x)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
414.5(c)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
414.5(r)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs must not present a safety or health hazard
414.5(a)
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
414.6 Transportation
Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan before a child can be transported
414.6(c)
Y
When transportation is provided by or arranged by program, parents must be informed of changes
414.6(b)
Y
Written parental consent for each child for transportation provided or arranged by program
414.6(a)
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
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
414.7(e)
Y
Children may not spend the majority of program time engaging in activities while seated or focused on a single activity or skill
414.7(d)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
414.7(c)
Y
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
414.7(h)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
414.7(h)(2)
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
A teacher must accompany children to the bathroom if it is accessible to the public or used by other groups
414.8(r)
Y
Children are only allowed to go to the bathroom independently as detailed in regulation
414.8(s)
Y
Children are released only to approved individuals
414.8(p)(1)
Y
Children released unsupervised only with written permission and under acceptable circumstances
414.8(p)(2)
Y
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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
If transportation provided program verifies that appropriate person is at childs destination
414.8(p)(3)
Y
No one under age 18 is left in sole charge of children at any time
414.8(d)
Y
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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
Qualified staff is provided to fill in for absent staff member(s)
414.8(h)
Y
Visitor policy
414.8(q)(2)
Y
When children are in mixed age groups, the ratio maintained is that applicable to the youngest child present
414.8(l)(4)
Y
When director away from premises, person designated to act on director's behalf
414.8(g)
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
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
Proof of compliance with training requirements
414.14(h)
Y
Training must be approved by OCFS based on policy regarding training and trainers
414.14(i)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
Certificate of Occupancy (SED)
414.15(d)
Y
Documentation of inspection of boiler or other heating system (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(v)
Y
Inspection of private water supply within 12 months previous to midpoint date
414.15(b)(29)(ii)
Y
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Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
Report of Fire Suppression Inspection - Fire Extinguisher Verification (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(iv)
Y
Report of Fire Suppression Inspection - Hood Suppression System (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(iv)
Y
Report of Fire Suppression Inspection - Sprinkler Standpipe System (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(iv)
Y
Report of approval of fire alarm system (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(iii)
Y
Submission of fraudulent or altered documents is prohibited
414.15(b)(5)
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