Merjanian, Meline
Merjanian, Meline
License/Registration ID: 9171
295 Christian Herald Road Valley Cottage, NY 10989
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Inspection ID:
2023-I-YRO-054245
Date:
12/08/2023
Inspection Type:
Fire Safety - Renewal
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
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
416.2 Procedures for Applying for and Renewing a License
Site meets the definition and requirements of a personal residence
416.2(a)(14)
Y
416.3 Building and Equipment
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
416.3(k)
Y
Accurate & Approved Floor Plan
416.3(a)
Y
Address number is clearly displayed and visible from the street.
416.3(p)
Y
Adequate light in sleeping rooms for supervision and safe egress
416.3(c)
Y
Bathroom available not more than one floor away
416.3(l)
Y
Hot & cold running water and sewage facilities adequate & accessible at all times
416.3(n)
Y
Lighting and ventilation appropriate
416.3(b)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster inside and outside the home
416.3(h)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
416.3(g)
Y
Space for a variety of activities and adequate for the number of children in care
416.3(j)
Y
Temperature at least 68 degrees
416.3(d)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping and eating areas
416.3(m)
Y
416.4 Fire Protection
Applicant has verbalized correct and appropriate use of provided fire extinguishers
416.4(f)
Y
Approved and immediately accessible fire extinguisher observed in kitchen and outside furnace room
416.4(f)
Y
Caregiver must be on same floor as children except as in regulation
416.4(g)
Y
Children are not located above second floor in single-family dwelling
416.4(g)
Y
Eliminate fire hazards
416.4(a)
Y
Evacuation drill records show that exit routes were varied
416.4(b)(2)
Y
Evacuation drills have been conducted each month
416.4(b)(1)
Y
Extinguishers are appropriate type, in working condition, in the kitchen and outside furnace area
416.4(f)
Y
Fire extinguishers are multipurpose, fully charged and with intact seals as applicable.
416.4(f)
Y
No gasoline or kerosene stored in habitable areas, paths of egress or other childcare areas
416.4(k)
Y
Operational smoke alarm in designated nap room or if no door, in adjacent room
416.4(d)
Y
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Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
Y
Smoke detectors operating on each floor including those not used for childcare
416.4(c)
Y
Trash and combustibles are not stored in outdoor areas accessible to children
416.4(i)
Y
Trash and combustibles not stored within 4 feet of heating equipment
416.4(i)
Y
416.5 Safety
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
416.5(f)(2)
Y
All caregivers are able to operate phone
416.5(m)(4)
Y
All medications, toxic substances, etc in original containers, used and stored so no hazard created
416.5(j)
Y
All potentially hazardous substances and items are stored where children cannot access
416.5(j)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited
416.5(s)(3)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram must be posted
416.5(b)(2)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
416.5(n)(1)
Y
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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 portable heaters used in rooms accessible to children, regardless of type or fuel source
416.5(c)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
416.5(r)
Y
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
416.5(i)
Y
Phones do not have call blocking
416.5(m)(6)
Y
Play equipment must be in good repair and in a safe location
416.5(n)(2)
N
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have rail & barrier to prevent falling
416.5(e)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs kept clear of ice and snow
416.5(a)
Y
Posting of 911 and Poison Control number 1-800-222-1222
416.5(m)(5)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
416.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use
416.5(d)
Y
Shelter in place drills have been conducted and recorded as required
416.5(b)(5)
Y
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Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
416.5(a)
N
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
416.5(b)(4)
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 all levels with a carbon monoxide source or a designated napping area (home built after 2008)
416.5(v)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area
416.5(v)
Y
Working phone has audible ringtone at all times
416.5(m)(3)
Y
Working phone in visible designated area
416.5(m)(2)
Y
Working phone on premises and available to all caregivers
416.5(m)(1)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Designated napping area is arranged so children will not be stepped on
416.7(o)(4)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged so egress will not be blocked
416.7(o)(5)
Y
Designated napping area is draft free
416.7(o)(3)
Y
Designated napping area is in approved day care space
416.7(o)(1)
Y
416.8 Supervision of Children
*
Assistant is present whenever the numbers & ages of children require
416.8(f)
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
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
Y
416.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
416.15(a)(9)
Y
Regulations are available and accessible at the program
416.15(b)(13)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
12/08/2023
416.5(a)
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Corrected
N
12/08/2023
416.5(n)(2)
Play equipment must be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
12/08/2023
Regulation
416.5(a)
Regulation Description
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
12/08/2023
Regulation
416.5(n)(2)
Regulation Description
Play equipment must be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.
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