THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
License/Registration ID: 900354
21 Columbus Ave Tuckahoe, NY 10707
Get Directions
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.
To learn more about inspections
click or tap here.
Inspection ID:
2023-I-YRO-031202
Date:
09/11/2023
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
All ramps, doors and handrails installed for ADA compliance
418-1.3(o)
Y
Buildings, systems, and equipment are in good repair and operational
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Infants and toddlers have areas separate from older children
418-1.3(q)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
Y
Space provided so childrens personal items are stored separately
418-1.3(s)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping, eating areas
418-1.3(l)(1)
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
Call ID or blocking is not used to block calls from parents, the Office or other government entities
418-1.5(m)(3)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Reptiles and amphibians are not permitted
418-1.5(l)(10)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
418-1.5(b)(7)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Awake infants less than 6 months are placed on stomach/back/side for short supervised periods
418-1.7(a)(2)
Y
Cribs, mats, cots are located safely
418-1.7(r)(2)
Y
Toddlers have durable books available
418-1.7(c)
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
Adequate supply of diapers available
418-1.11(i)(18)(iv)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
418-1.11(b)(9)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
Y
Hand sanitizers not used for children under 2 years of age
418-1.11(i)(4)(ii)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
418-1.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
418-1.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
Medication is administered at the right time
418-1.11(f)(8)(iii)
Y
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(18)(viii)
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?
09/11/2023
418-1.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Corrected
N
09/11/2023
418-1.5(r)
An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.
Corrected
Y
09/11/2023
418-1.8(m)
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Corrected
N
09/11/2023
418-1.11(c)(1)
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Corrected
N
09/11/2023
418-1.12(z)
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Corrected
N
09/11/2023
418-1.13(b)(3)
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are 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
09/11/2023
Regulation
418-1.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/11/2023
Regulation
418-1.5(r)
Regulation Description
An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
09/11/2023
Regulation
418-1.8(m)
Regulation Description
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/11/2023
Regulation
418-1.11(c)(1)
Regulation Description
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/11/2023
Regulation
418-1.12(z)
Regulation Description
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/11/2023
Regulation
418-1.13(b)(3)
Regulation Description
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are 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: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400