BOOK SMART EARLY LEARNING CHILD CARE
BOOK SMART EARLY LEARNING CHILD CARE
License/Registration ID: 898844
134-12 Linden Blvd, Bsmt Floor South Ozone Park, NY 11420
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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:
2023-I-NYCDOH-020041
Date:
08/24/2023
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Address number is clearly displayed and visible from the street.
416.3(p)
Y
Space for a variety of activities and adequate for the number of children in care
416.3(j)
Y
416.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
Y
416.5 Safety
All medications, toxic substances, etc in original containers, used and stored so no hazard created
416.5(j)
Y
Any pool installed or modified since 2006 has compliant pool alarm in place and operating
416.5(a)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited
416.5(s)(3)
Y
Fireplaces, wood stoves, gas heaters, etc have adequately secured barriers to prevent access
416.5(f)(2)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
416.5(f)(1)
Y
No portable heaters used in rooms accessible to children, regardless of type or fuel source
416.5(c)
Y
Parent agreement in writing for childs use of residential pool
416.5(g)(4)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Shelter in place drills have been conducted and recorded as required
416.5(b)(5)
Y
Spa pools, hot tubs and fill and drain wading pools are not used
416.5(g)(1)
Y
The program must take suitable precautions to prevent serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
416.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
Working phone in visible designated area
416.5(m)(2)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Designated napping area is draft free
416.7(o)(3)
Y
Infants are not confined more than 30 minutes in crib (unless sleeping)
416.7(i)
Y
416.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
416.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
416.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
416.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
416.8(j)(3)
Y
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
Y
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Additional clothing available for children
416.11(i)(9)
Y
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
416.11(i)(19)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
416.11(h)(1)
Y
Health care plan on-site and followed by caregiver(s) and staff
416.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication administered by approved routes only
416.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
416.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
416.14 Training
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A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
Y
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).
416.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
416.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
416.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
416.15 Management and Administration
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Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
416.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
416.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
416.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
08/24/2023
416.11(a)(3)
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Corrected
N
08/24/2023
416.15(c)(3)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;
Corrected
N
08/24/2023
416.15(c)(6)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
08/24/2023
Regulation
416.11(a)(3)
Regulation Description
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
08/24/2023
Regulation
416.15(c)(3)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
08/24/2023
Regulation
416.15(c)(6)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
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