North Star Academy
North Star Academy
License/Registration ID: 907297
100 Cannon Street Poughkeepie, NY 12601
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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:
2025-I-YRO-015224
Date:
03/06/2025
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
At least one wash basin per 15 children including infants
418-1.3(l)(3)
Y
Children of school age have areas separate from younger children
418-1.3(j)
Y
Cribs must be in compliance with CPSC
418-1.3(f)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
Y
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
Closet doors accessible to children must be openable from the inside
418-1.5(s)(1)
Y
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
418-1.5(x)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Daily schedule includes a routine of good personal hygiene practices
418-1.7(a)(3)
Y
No more than 1 person may occupy a cot, crib, bed or mat
418-1.7(v)
Y
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, do not touch when stored
418-1.7(u)
N
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
418-1.7(c)
Y
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
418-1.7(h)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
418-1.7(h)(2)
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
Diapers disposed of properly
418-1.11(i)(18)(v)
Y
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
418-1.11(i)(11)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(4)
Y
Medication administration only with written instructions for each medication for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
418-1.11(f)(17)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
418-1.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
418-1.11(i)(18)(vii)
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?
03/06/2025
418-1.7(u)
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not come in contact with the sleeping surfaces of another child's rest equipment during storage. Mats and cots must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces do not touch when stacked.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/06/2025
Regulation
418-1.7(u)
Regulation Description
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not come in contact with the sleeping surfaces of another child's rest equipment during storage. Mats and cots must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces do not touch when stacked.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
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Office: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400