Mercaz Academy
Mercaz Academy
License/Registration ID: 913625
25 Country Drive Plainview, NY 11803
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-LIRO-013831
Date:
01/13/2026
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
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/O
For toddlers, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for cribs, cots or mats for one third of the maximum capacity of the classroom
418-1.3(q)(2)
Y
NYS Fire and Building Code compliance
418-1.3(o)
N/O
Separate area for sick children to rest
418-1.3(r)
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
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
418-1.5(w)
Y
Handbags, backpacks, plastic bags, small objects are inaccessible
418-1.5(aa)
Y
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
418-1.5(l)(7)
N/A
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
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
418-1.7(e)
Y
No more than 1 person may occupy a cot, crib, bed or mat
418-1.7(v)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
418-1.7(h)(2)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
All trained designated staff who administer medications to children must be at least 18 years of age.
418-1.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
N/A
*
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
Additional clothing available for children
418-1.11(i)(19)
Y
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
418-1.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water between uses
418-1.11(i)(15)
N/O
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
418-1.11(i)(12)
Y
Medication administration authorization and consent forms for children less than 18 months of age
418-1.11(f)(7)(ii)
N/A
Medications (even if prescribed) that impair ability are not used when children present
418-1.11(b)(10)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
418-1.11(h)(3)
Y
The correct medication is administered
418-1.11(f)(8)(iv)
N/A
Universal blood precautions followed
418-1.11(i)(5)
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)
N/O
*
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)
N
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?
01/13/2026
413.4(d)(6)
Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.
Corrected
N
01/13/2026
418-1.11(h)(1)(i)
The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;
Corrected
N
01/13/2026
418-1.14(b)
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/13/2026
Regulation
413.4(d)(6)
Regulation Description
Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/13/2026
Regulation
418-1.11(h)(1)(i)
Regulation Description
The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/13/2026
Regulation
418-1.14(b)
Regulation Description
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560