Balbuena, Helen
Balbuena, Helen
License/Registration ID: 902987
2701 Valentine Avenue, 4th Floor, Apt. 407 Bronx, NY 10458
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-NYCDOH-014825
Date:
04/03/2025
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
Adequate light in sleeping rooms for supervision and safe egress
416.3(c)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster inside and outside the home
416.3(h)
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
Cleaning supplies stored in original containers or mixed/labeled used & stored where inaccessible
416.5(k)
Y
Closet door latches can be opened from the inside
416.5(s)(1)
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 strangulation hazards in areas accessible to children (window blind cords, ropes, etc)
416.5(y)
Y
No trampolines used larger than a one person exercise trampoline
416.5(w)
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
Windows above 1st floor have barriers to prevent children from falling out (unless egress window)
416.5(q)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Children can not be confined to a high chair for more than 15 minutes except while eating
416.7(i)
Y
Children may not sleep in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats
416.7(j)
Y
Individual, sanitary bed coverings are available as needed
416.7(p)
Y
Schedule of activities, including bedtime preparation
416.7(k)
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
Children in night care shall have a routine that encourages good personal hygiene practices
416.11(i)(5)
Y
Diapering area disinfected after each use
416.11(i)(10)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
416.11(j)(2)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
416.11(h)(2)
Y
Thermometers and toys washed and disinfected as appropriate
416.11(i)(28)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
416.11(i)(15)
Y
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
N
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)
N
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
*
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?
04/03/2025
413.4(a)
The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:
Corrected
N
04/03/2025
413.4(a)(1)
a criminal history record check with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services;
Corrected
N
04/03/2025
413.4(a)(2)
a national criminal record check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
Corrected
N
04/03/2025
413.4(a)(3)
a search of the New York State Sex Offender Registry; and
Corrected
N
04/03/2025
413.4(a)(4)
a database check of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment in accordance with section four hundred twenty-four-a of the Social Services Law.
Corrected
N
04/03/2025
413.4(b)
The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:
Corrected
N
04/03/2025
413.4(b)(1)
all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and
Corrected
N
04/03/2025
413.4(b)(2)
a search of the National Sex Offender Registry using the National Crime and Information Center.
Corrected
N
04/03/2025
416.14(m)
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Corrected
N
04/03/2025
416.14(n)
CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
04/03/2025
Regulation
413.4(a)
Regulation Description
The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/03/2025
Regulation
413.4(a)(1)
Regulation Description
a criminal history record check with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/03/2025
Regulation
413.4(a)(2)
Regulation Description
a national criminal record check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/03/2025
Regulation
413.4(a)(3)
Regulation Description
a search of the New York State Sex Offender Registry; and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/03/2025
Regulation
413.4(a)(4)
Regulation Description
a database check of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment in accordance with section four hundred twenty-four-a of the Social Services Law.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/03/2025
Regulation
413.4(b)
Regulation Description
The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/03/2025
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
04/03/2025
Regulation
413.4(b)(2)
Regulation Description
a search of the National Sex Offender Registry using the National Crime and Information Center.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/03/2025
Regulation
416.14(m)
Regulation Description
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/03/2025
Regulation
416.14(n)
Regulation Description
CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.
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