Benson, Tara
Benson, Tara
License/Registration ID: 921562
317 S. Washington St. Carthage, NY 13619
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-SRO-062294
Date:
08/05/2026
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate & Approved Floor Plan
416.3(a)
Y
Address number is clearly displayed and visible from the street.
416.3(p)
Y
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
Fireplaces, wood stoves, gas heaters, etc have adequately secured barriers to prevent access
416.5(f)(2)
Y
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
416.5(u)(1)
Y
High chairs must have safety straps which are fastened when chair in use
416.5(u)(2)
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
Play equipment must be in good repair and in a safe location
416.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
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
416.7 Program Requirements
Appropriate hygiene practices in use
416.7(c)
Y
Awake infants less than 6 months are placed on stomach/back/side for short supervised periods
416.7(b)
Y
Infants are not confined more than 30 minutes in crib (unless sleeping)
416.7(i)
N/O
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)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
416.8(j)(3)
Y
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
Y
416.11 Health and Infection Control
All caregivers have knowledge of & access to childrens medical records & all emergency information
416.11(b)(12)
Y
Children must be adequately cleaned after diaper changes
416.11(i)(3)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of a controlled substance is prohibited unless prescribed, taken as directed, and does not impair ability to care for children
416.11(b)(10)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
416.11(b)(9)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
416.11(i)(7)
Y
Hand sanitizers not used for children under 2 years of age
416.11(i)(7)(ii)
Y
Individual, sanitary bed coverings must be cleaned as specified
416.11(i)(31)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
416.11(f)(10)
Y
Medication, if administered by relatives, must be over 18 and within 3rd degree of consanguinity
416.11(f)(2)(i)
Y
Thermometers and toys washed and disinfected as appropriate
416.11(i)(28)
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
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?
08/05/2026
416.3(b)
Rooms that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilating and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.
Not Corrected
N
08/05/2026
416.3(c)
When care is provided, there must be sufficient light in the rooms where children are sleeping to allow supervision of and the safe movement and egress for the children.
Not Corrected
N
08/05/2026
416.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Not Corrected
N
08/05/2026
416.5(a)
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Not Corrected
N
08/05/2026
416.11(i)(14)
Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.
Not Corrected
N
08/05/2026
416.12(d)
Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.
Not Corrected
N
Date Cited
08/05/2026
Regulation
416.3(b)
Regulation Description
Rooms that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilating and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/05/2026
Regulation
416.3(c)
Regulation Description
When care is provided, there must be sufficient light in the rooms where children are sleeping to allow supervision of and the safe movement and egress for the children.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/05/2026
Regulation
416.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/05/2026
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
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/05/2026
Regulation
416.11(i)(14)
Regulation Description
Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/05/2026
Regulation
416.12(d)
Regulation Description
Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.
Compliance Status
Not 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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202