Highland Academics
Highland Academics
License/Registration ID: 892600
45-20 83rd Street Elmhurst, NY 11373
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Inspection ID:
2023-I-NYCDOH-037046
Date:
11/06/2023
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
All established fire lanes are unobstructed
414.3(l)
Y
Fire department sprinkler system connections are identified and accessible.
414.3(l)
Y
Fire pumps are properly maintained.
414.3(l)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
414.3(g)
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
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
414.5(n)(1)
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
*
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
414.7 Program Requirements
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
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)
N
414.11 Health and Infection Control
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
414.11(i)(6)
Y
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
414.11(i)(2)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water between uses
414.11(i)(15)
Y
Health care plan on-site and followed by all staff
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
414.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
Medication is administered at the right time
414.11(f)(8)(iii)
Y
Medication, if administered by relatives, limited to parents or those within third degree of consanguinity
414.11(f)(2)
Y
Sanitary eating area
414.11(i)(6)
Y
The correct medication is administered
414.11(f)(8)(iv)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
414.11(i)(5)
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)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
11/06/2023
413.4(b)
The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:
Corrected
N
11/06/2023
414.4(h)
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire and safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Corrected
N
11/06/2023
414.8(j)
When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.
Corrected
N
11/06/2023
414.8(k)(1)(i)
for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;
Corrected
N
11/06/2023
414.11(b)(1)(ii)
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Corrected
N
11/06/2023
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
11/06/2023
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
Date Cited
11/06/2023
Regulation
413.4(b)
Regulation Description
The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/06/2023
Regulation
414.4(h)
Regulation Description
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire and safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/06/2023
Regulation
414.8(j)
Regulation Description
When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/06/2023
Regulation
414.8(k)(1)(i)
Regulation Description
for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/06/2023
Regulation
414.11(b)(1)(ii)
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: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/06/2023
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
11/06/2023
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
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