A Step Ahead Daycare
A Step Ahead Daycare
License/Registration ID: 915581
445 South Greene Avenue Lindenhurst, NY 11757-5433
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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:
2024-I-LIRO-073783
Date:
11/14/2024
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
Age appropriate cribs, mats, cots are provided
416.3(e)
Y
Diagram of home shows bathroom on 2nd floor as child care space and shows both approved means of egress
416.3(a)
N/A
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
Any pool installed or modified since 2006 has compliant pool alarm in place and operating
416.5(a)
Y
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
416.5(u)(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
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
416.5(i)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Posting of 911 and Poison Control number 1-800-222-1222
416.5(m)(5)
Y
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use
416.5(d)
Y
Safe and adequate water quality maintained in pool and documented
416.5(g)(6)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
416.5(b)(7)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area
416.5(v)
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)
N
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
416.8(j)(3)
N
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
N/O
416.11 Health and Infection Control
All caregivers have knowledge of & access to childrens medical records & all emergency information
416.11(b)(12)
Y
Caregiver(s) and staff wash their hands as required
416.11(i)(1)
Y
Medical statement has been submitted before a caregiver has any involvement in child care work
416.11(b)(1)(ii)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
416.11(f)(9)(iii)
N/O
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
416.11(f)(17)
N/O
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
416.11(j)(2)
N/O
Sleeping and napping equipment is cleaned weekly or before use by another child
416.11(i)(31)
Y
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are being transported
416.11(b)(11)
Y
Thermometers and toys washed and disinfected as appropriate
416.11(i)(28)
Y
Use of pesticides must be in accordance with applicable social services law and regulations
416.11(j)(1)
N/O
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
Y
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)
Y
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?
11/14/2024
416.3(d)
A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.
Corrected
Y
11/14/2024
416.8(j)(1)
One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.
Corrected
N
11/14/2024
416.8(j)(3)
When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.
Corrected
N
11/14/2024
416.15(c)(13)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
11/14/2024
Regulation
416.3(d)
Regulation Description
A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
11/14/2024
Regulation
416.8(j)(1)
Regulation Description
One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/14/2024
Regulation
416.8(j)(3)
Regulation Description
When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/14/2024
Regulation
416.15(c)(13)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees 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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560