Polar Bears Daycare
Polar Bears Daycare
License/Registration ID: 922506
106 Brookfield Rd Syracuse, NY 13211
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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-SRO-082253
Date:
10/28/2024
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
417.3 Building and Equipment
Space for a variety of activities and adequate for the number of children in care
417.3(j)
Y
417.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
417.4(h)(4)
Y
417.5 Safety
All caregivers are able to operate phone
417.5(m)(4)
Y
Closet door latches can be opened from the inside
417.5(s)(1)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited
417.5(s)(3)
Y
High chairs must have safety straps which are fastened when chair in use
417.5(u)(2)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
417.5(r)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have rail & barrier to prevent falling
417.5(e)
Y
Safe and adequate water quality maintained in pool and documented
417.5(g)(6)
N/A
There must be a cushioned surface under outside play equipment that poses a fall hazard, regardless of height
417.5(n)(5)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
Children must have daily outdoor play
417.7(h)
Y
Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillows, heavy blankets, etc. unless medically approved
417.7(n)
Y
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
417.7(u)
Y
417.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
417.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
417.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
417.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
417.8(j)(2)
Y
417.11 Health and Infection Control
All rooms and surfaces are clean, sanitized and disinfected using an EPA registered product
417.11(i)(21)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
417.11(b)(8)
Y
Diapers are immediately and properly disposed of
417.11(i)(12)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily and recorded as described in health care plan
417.11(c)(2)(i)
Y
Individual, sanitary bed coverings must be cleaned as specified
417.11(i)(31)
Y
Medical statement has been submitted before a caregiver has any involvement in child care work
417.11(b)(1)(ii)
Y
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions
417.11(f)(7)
Y
No dampness, odors or accumulated trash on premises
417.11(i)(22)
Y
417.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
417.14(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 417.14(f).
417.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
417.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
417.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
417.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
417.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
417.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
417.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
10/28/2024
417.5(a)
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Corrected
N
10/28/2024
417.5(i)
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Corrected
Y
10/28/2024
417.5(k)
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected
Y
10/28/2024
417.5(aa)
Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.
Corrected
N
10/28/2024
417.11(h)(5)(i)
A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;
Corrected
N
10/28/2024
417.15(c)(5)
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
N
10/28/2024
417.15(c)(6)
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
10/28/2024
Regulation
417.5(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
10/28/2024
Regulation
417.5(i)
Regulation Description
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
10/28/2024
Regulation
417.5(k)
Regulation Description
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
10/28/2024
Regulation
417.5(aa)
Regulation Description
Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/28/2024
Regulation
417.11(h)(5)(i)
Regulation Description
A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/28/2024
Regulation
417.15(c)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/28/2024
Regulation
417.15(c)(6)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
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 Solutions, Inc.
Phone: (315) 701-2707