Community Counseling & Mediation
Community Counseling & Mediation
License/Registration ID: 897728
1023 New York Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-NYCDOH-015058
Date:
02/01/2024
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
414.3 Building and Equipment
All established fire lanes are unobstructed
414.3(l)
Y
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
414.3(l)(2)
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
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
414.5(b)(5)
Y
All pets that require a license must be licensed
414.5(l)(2)
Y
Barriers used if window less than 32 inches from floor
414.5(p)
Y
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
414.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use except as exempt by regulation
414.5(d)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
414.5(q)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
414.7(e)
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
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
414.11(b)(8)
N/O
Garbage cans cleaned as needed
414.11(i)(12)
N/O
Health care plan on-site and followed by all staff
414.11(c)(1)
N/O
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
414.11(f)(10)
N/O
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
414.11(f)(9)(ii)
N/O
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
414.11(f)(15)
N/O
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
414.11(f)(17)
N/O
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
414.11(f)(16)
N/O
The correct medication is administered
414.11(f)(8)(iv)
N/O
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
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?
02/01/2024
413.4(b)(1)
all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and
Corrected
N
02/01/2024
414.8(a)
Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Corrected
N
02/01/2024
414.8(e)
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.
Corrected
N
02/01/2024
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
02/01/2024
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
02/01/2024
414.8(k)(2)(i)
for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: there must be one teacher for every fifteen children;
Corrected
N
02/01/2024
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
02/01/2024
414.13(b)(1)
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 statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;
Corrected
N
02/01/2024
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
02/01/2024
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
02/01/2024
414.13(b)(4)
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 information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
Corrected
N
02/01/2024
414.13(b)(5)
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 information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and
Corrected
N
02/01/2024
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
02/01/2024
414.15(c)(11)
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
02/01/2024
Regulation
413.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/01/2024
Regulation
414.8(a)
Regulation Description
Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/01/2024
Regulation
414.8(e)
Regulation Description
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/01/2024
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
02/01/2024
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
02/01/2024
Regulation
414.8(k)(2)(i)
Regulation Description
for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: there must be one teacher for every fifteen children;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/01/2024
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
02/01/2024
Regulation
414.13(b)(1)
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 statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/01/2024
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
02/01/2024
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
Date Cited
02/01/2024
Regulation
414.13(b)(4)
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 information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/01/2024
Regulation
414.13(b)(5)
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 information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/01/2024
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
Date Cited
02/01/2024
Regulation
414.15(c)(11)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
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