Primrose of Melville
Primrose of Melville
License/Registration ID: 898758
1860 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 500 Melville, NY 11747
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-LIRO-012602
Date:
03/20/2026
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
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
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
418-1.5(x)
Y
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
418-1.5(o)
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)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
N
*
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)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Climbing and large motor apparatus available either inside or outside
418-1.7(y)
Y
Room arranged to accommodate active and quiet play, and interaction with peers
418-1.7(x)
Y
Staff who care for infants have interaction with and are responsive to infants
418-1.7(f)
Y
Toddlers have large motor and fine motor activities available
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
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 kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
418-1.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Children's immunizations are current
418-1.11(a)(3)
Y
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
N/O
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
418-1.11(h)(1)
Y
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
418-1.11(i)(11)
N/O
Medication administration authorization and consent forms for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
N/A
Medication administration authorization and consent forms for children less than 18 months of age
418-1.11(f)(7)(ii)
N/A
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 6 months for children under 5
418-1.11(f)(21)
N/A
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(18)(viii)
N/A
Rectal thermometers may not be used
418-1.11(h)(3)
N/A
The director and teachers have knowledge of and access to childrens medical records and all emergency information
418-1.11(b)(12)
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?
03/20/2026
418-1.3(h)
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected
N
03/20/2026
418-1.5(v)
All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected
Y
03/20/2026
418-1.5(aa)
The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
Corrected
Y
03/20/2026
418-1.7(q)
Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Corrected
Y
03/20/2026
418-1.11(c)(2)(i)
The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/20/2026
Regulation
418-1.3(h)
Regulation Description
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/20/2026
Regulation
418-1.5(v)
Regulation Description
All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
03/20/2026
Regulation
418-1.5(aa)
Regulation Description
The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
03/20/2026
Regulation
418-1.7(q)
Regulation Description
Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
03/20/2026
Regulation
418-1.11(c)(2)(i)
Regulation Description
The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560