Pelham Children's Center
Pelham Children's Center
License/Registration ID: 922066
315 Highbrook Avenue Pelham, NY 10803
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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:
2025-I-YRO-051247
Date:
12/04/2025
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
414.3 Building and Equipment
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
414.3(b)
Y
Exit stairways are enclosed with fire-resistant walls, doors and doorframes that are consistent with applicable codes
414.3(l)
Y
Fire department sprinkler system connections are identified and accessible.
414.3(l)
Y
Liquefied petroleum gas stored in accordance with Reference Standard 35-5, 39-1, and 39-2.
414.3(l)
Y
Manual fire alarm stations are visible and accessible
414.3(l)
Y
No flammable or combustible items hanging from ceiling
414.3(l)
Y
414.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
414.4(f)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
414.5 Safety
All pets that require a license must be licensed
414.5(l)(2)
Y
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
414.5(x)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
*
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have barriers to prevent falling
414.5(e)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
414.5(m)(2)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
The program must take suitable precautions to prevent serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
414.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
414.5(b)(7)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm(s) if children nap at the program
414.5(t)
Y
Working landline phone on premises
414.5(m)(1)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
414.7(c)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
Health checks of each child conducted daily
414.11(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
414.11(i)(14)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
414.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
414.11(f)(15)
Y
Medication, if administered by parent, relative, has dosages and time of administration logged by staff
414.11(f)(2)
Y
414.13 Staff Qualifications
A group teacher or assistant teacher may perform administrative or supervision functions when the capacity is less than 45 children
414.13(e)
Y
All applicants for employment and volunteers have provided a history of employment and experience
414.13(b)(1)
Y
Background checks are conducted for all staff and volunteers as specified in regulation
414.13(b)
Y
Office has been informed of any staff/volunteer disclosing a criminal conviction
414.13(c)
Y
Person with program supervision function is present during all hours of operation
414.13(d)(1)
Y
Staff and volunteers possess the personal and physical qualities specified in regulation
414.13(a)(2)
Y
Staff are qualified for their positions by training and experience
414.13(a)
Y
414.14 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 414.14(d).
414.14(c)(2)
Y
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months
414.14(c)(1)
Y
Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete 30 hours of training every 2 years
414.14(c)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
414.14(l)
Y
Proof of compliance with training requirements
414.14(h)
Y
Training for staff meets standard for hours and topics
414.14(d)
Y
Training must be approved by OCFS based on policy regarding training and trainers
414.14(i)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
A description of program activities is available for review
414.15(c)(9)
Y
Attendance records are current and accurate
414.15(c)(5)
Y
Building code certification
414.15(c)(33)
Y
Certificate of Occupancy (SED)
414.15(d)
Y
Certification regarding environmental hazards, including radon and lead
414.15(c)(30)
Y
Children's daily records of illness, injury, indicators of abuse
414.15(c)(6)
Y
Children's health records, including current medications and permission for emergency treatment
414.15(c)(6)
Y
Children's names, addresses, emergency contact information on file
414.15(c)(3)
Y
Description of food service arrangements if meals not prepared at program location
414.15(c)(26)(iii)
Y
Documentation of inspection of boiler or other heating system (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(v)
Y
Documentation on file that fire alarm systems are maintained, tested and inspected in accordance with state or other applicable codes
414.15(c)(31)
Y
Documentation that fire suppression equipment and system are in compliance with Code is on file
414.15(c)(32)
Y
Doing Business As (DBA) Certificate
414.15(c)(27)
Y
Fire and police notified of hours of operation and number of children in care
414.15(b)(17)(i)
Y
Four weeks approved menus are on file when food provided on site
414.15(c)(26)(i)
Y
Health care plan - approved
414.15(c)(2)
Y
Health statements for each staff member and volunteer
414.15(c)(7)
Y
Information relating to a child is confidential with any disclosure in accordance with regulations
414.15(b)(6)(i)
Y
Inspection by Health Department
414.15(c)(22)
Y
Inspection of boiler or other heating system
414.15(c)(34)
Y
Inspection of private water supply
414.15(c)(29)
Y
Inspection of private water supply within 12 months previous to midpoint date
414.15(b)(29)(ii)
Y
Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
414.15(c)(4)
Y
No business or social activities conducted which divert attention from children
414.15(b)(16)
Y
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
Parent conferences at child's enrollment and as needed, but at least annually
414.15(b)(15)
Y
Parents have unlimited and on demand access to child(ren)
414.15(b)(8)(i)
Y
Parents have unlimited and on demand access to director and teachers
414.15(b)(8)(iii)
Y
Parents have unlimited and on demand access to program site
414.15(b)(8)(ii)
Y
Parents have unlimited and on demand access to their childs records
414.15(b)(8)(iv)
Y
Posting of Regional Office address and phone number
414.15(b)(22)(iii)
Y
Posting of names, phone numbers, addresses of persons with legal authority for operation of program
414.15(b)(22)(ii)
Y
Posting of registration, restrictions, limitations, and waivers is required
414.15(a)(2)
Y
Posting of regulations
414.15(b)(22)(i)
Y
Procedures for supervision of staff and volunteers on file
414.15(c)(25)
Y
*
Program has approved Director or one is approved within 90 days of prior Director ending.
414.15(b)(23)
Y
Program must operate in compliance with all emergency health guidance promulgated by the Department of Health in the interest of public health during a designated public health emergency.
414.15(a)(1)(iii)
Y
*
Program operating within the definition of child day care
414.15(a)(1)(i)
Y
Proof of insurance on file
414.15(c)(28)
Y
Report of Fire Suppression Inspection - Fire Extinguisher Verification (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(iv)
Y
Report of Fire Suppression Inspection - Hood Suppression System (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(iv)
Y
Report of Fire Suppression Inspection - Sprinkler Standpipe System (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(iv)
Y
Report of approval of fire alarm system (Mid-Point)
414.15(b)(29)(iii)
Y
Resumes, SCR results, conviction statements, references completed for all staff
414.15(c)(11)
Y
Submission of fraudulent or altered documents is prohibited
414.15(b)(5)
Y
Surveillance cameras are not used in place of direct supervision
414.15(b)(9)(iv)
Y
The program must immediately notify the parent and Office of serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
414.15(b)(14)(iii)
Y
The program must maintain on file a current daily schedule of staff and volunteer arrival and departure times
414.15(c)(12)
Y
*
The program must post conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, a copy of the most recent compliance history report immediately after it is issued to the program by the Office.
414.15(b)(22)(iv)
Y
*
Upon termination or resignation of the director, an acting director is named, and the office is notified by the next day of business.
414.15(b)(12)(iii)
Y
Written procedures for ensuring the safety of a child after report of abuse or maltreatment is filed
414.15(c)(23)
Y
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
12/04/2025
414.11(f)(7)
Permissions needed from parent and/or health care provider in order to administer medications.
Corrected
N
12/04/2025
414.11(g)
Stocking medications.
Corrected
N
12/04/2025
414.11(h)(5)
When a program has not been authorized to administer medications in a day care setting in accordance with the requirements of subdivision (f) of this section, a designated staff may administer emergency care through the use of patient-specific epinephrine auto-injectors, Diphenhydramine, when prescribed in combination with the auto-injector, asthma inhalers and asthma nebulizers when necessary to prevent anaphylaxis or breathing difficulty for an individual child, but only when the parent and the child's health care provider have indicated such treatment is appropriate. In addition:
Corrected
N
12/04/2025
414.11(h)(6)
When a program is approved to administer an inhaler to a child with asthma or other diagnosed respiratory condition, or an epinephrine auto injector for anaphylaxis, a school-aged child may carry and use these devices during day care hours if the program secures written permission of such use of a duly authorized health care provider, parental consent and completes a special health care plan for the child.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
12/04/2025
Regulation
414.11(f)(7)
Regulation Description
Permissions needed from parent and/or health care provider in order to administer medications.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
12/04/2025
Regulation
414.11(g)
Regulation Description
Stocking medications.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
12/04/2025
Regulation
414.11(h)(5)
Regulation Description
When a program has not been authorized to administer medications in a day care setting in accordance with the requirements of subdivision (f) of this section, a designated staff may administer emergency care through the use of patient-specific epinephrine auto-injectors, Diphenhydramine, when prescribed in combination with the auto-injector, asthma inhalers and asthma nebulizers when necessary to prevent anaphylaxis or breathing difficulty for an individual child, but only when the parent and the child's health care provider have indicated such treatment is appropriate. In addition:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
12/04/2025
Regulation
414.11(h)(6)
Regulation Description
When a program is approved to administer an inhaler to a child with asthma or other diagnosed respiratory condition, or an epinephrine auto injector for anaphylaxis, a school-aged child may carry and use these devices during day care hours if the program secures written permission of such use of a duly authorized health care provider, parental consent and completes a special health care plan for the child.
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: Child Care Council of Westchester
Phone: (914) 761-3456