North Star Academy
North Star Academy
License/Registration ID: 907297
100 Cannon Street Poughkeepie, NY 12601
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-YRO-044124
Date:
06/18/2025
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
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
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
418-1.3(q)(4)
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
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
418-1.5(f)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern kept in each classroom and maintained for use in power failure
418-1.5(r)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Second floor windows that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
418-1.5(q)
N/A
Signage exists, as specified in regulation, stating firearms are prohibited
418-1.5(x)
Y
Strings and cords from window coverings are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(z)
Y
*
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
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
418-1.7(c)
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)
N/A
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(6)
Y
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
418-1.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(2)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(7)
Y
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
418-1.11(i)(12)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily
418-1.11(c)(1)
Y
Individual drinking cups or disposable cups must be provided daily; drinking cups and utensils must be washed before use by another child
418-1.11(i)(14)
Y
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
418-1.11(i)(5)
Y
418-1.14 Training
*
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?
06/18/2025
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
06/18/2025
418-1.4(h)
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Corrected
N
06/18/2025
418-1.8(g)
Whenever the child day care center is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person designated to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.
Corrected
N
06/18/2025
418-1.15(c)(12)
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
06/18/2025
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
06/18/2025
Regulation
418-1.4(h)
Regulation Description
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/18/2025
Regulation
418-1.8(g)
Regulation Description
Whenever the child day care center is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person designated to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
06/18/2025
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(12)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
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