Harlem Dowling-West Side Center Children and Family Services
Harlem Dowling-West Side Center Children and Family Services
License/Registration ID: 897156
1750 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10031
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Inspection ID:
2023-I-NYCDOH-019179
Date:
11/16/2023
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
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
414.3(b)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
414.3(k)
Y
Liquefied petroleum gas stored in accordance with Reference Standard 35-5, 39-1, and 39-2.
414.3(l)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
414.3(n)
Y
Toilets in stalls or other provisions in place to ensure privacy
414.3(j)(2)
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
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
414.5(f)
Y
All required vaccines for pets are current
414.5(l)(3)
Y
*
No spa pools, fill-and-drain pools or hot tubs are used
414.5(g)
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
*
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
Working landline phone on premises
414.5(m)(1)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment 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
*
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)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
414.11(h)(1)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months
414.11(f)(20)
Y
Medication is admnistered in the right dose
414.11(f)(8)(ii)
Y
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Sanitary eating area
414.11(i)(6)
Y
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are occupying the vehicle
414.11(b)(11)
Y
The director and teachers have knowledge of and access to childrens medical records and all emergency information
414.11(b)(12)
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)
N/O
*
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)
N
414.15 Management and administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
11/16/2023
414.5(q)
Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children and present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows.
Corrected
N
11/16/2023
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
11/16/2023
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
11/16/2023
414.13(b)(2)
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: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Corrected
N
11/16/2023
414.14(b)
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
11/16/2023
Regulation
414.5(q)
Regulation Description
Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children and present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/16/2023
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
11/16/2023
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
11/16/2023
Regulation
414.13(b)(2)
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: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/16/2023
Regulation
414.14(b)
Regulation Description
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
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