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:
2026-I-SRO-012112
Date:
04/17/2026
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
418-1.3(k)
Y
NYS Fire and Building Code compliance
418-1.3(o)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
Y
No stackable cribs
418-1.3(f)
Y
Sprinkler valves are accessible and unobstructed and labeled appropriately
418-1.3(o)
Y
Water supply & sewage facilities are adequate
418-1.3(n)
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
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
418-1.5(n)(1)
Y
Knives and hot cooking equipment out of reach of children
418-1.5(a)
Y
New or modified outside play equipment must be in accordance with CPSC guidelines
418-1.5(n)(5)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
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Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Awake infants less than 6 months are placed on stomach/back/side for short supervised periods
418-1.7(a)(2)
Y
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
418-1.7(e)
Y
Cribs, mats, cots are located at least two feet apart from each other
418-1.7(r)(7)
Y
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
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
418-1.11(h)(1)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
418-1.11(f)(9)(i)
Y
Medication administration only with written instructions for each medication for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months for children 5 and over
418-1.11(f)(20)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
418-1.11(f)(17)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
418-1.11(h)(2)
Y
Staff wash their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(1)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
418-1.11(i)(5)
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
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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
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Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(a)(4)
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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202