Lewis County Head Start
Lewis County Head Start
License/Registration ID: 892545
7671 N. State St. Lowville, NY 13367
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This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-SRO-014552
Date:
01/25/2024
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Adequate light for supervision and safe egress
418-1.3(b)
Y
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
418-1.3(a)(2)
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
Closet doors accessible to children must be openable from the inside
418-1.5(s)(1)
Y
Evacuation crib or other assistive device must be of substantial construction
418-1.5(b)(9)
Y
Handbags, backpacks, plastic bags, small objects are inaccessible
418-1.5(aa)
Y
High chairs must have a sturdy and steady base and be used only for children who can sit up independently
418-1.5(ab)(1)
N/A
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
418-1.5(y)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Reptiles and amphibians are not permitted
418-1.5(l)(10)
Y
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Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
418-1.5(b)(4)
N
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Infants must not be exposed to television and other electronic visual media
418-1.7(z)
N/A
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
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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
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
418-1.11(i)(3)(iii)
Y
Children's health records are current
418-1.11(a)(1)
N/O
Diapering area disinfected after each use
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
418-1.11(h)(1)
Y
Medication is administered in the right dose
418-1.11(f)(8)(ii)
Y
No dampness, odors, or accumulated trash on premises
418-1.11(i)(8)
Y
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
418-1.11(f)(16)
Y
Sanitary eating area
418-1.11(i)(6)
Y
418-1.14 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 418-1.14(d).
418-1.14(c)(2)
Y
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
418-1.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
418-1.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
418-1.14(b)
Y
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?
01/25/2024
418-1.5(b)(4)
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/25/2024
Regulation
418-1.5(b)(4)
Regulation Description
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202