Pelham Childrens Center INC.
Pelham Childrens Center INC.
License/Registration ID: 924287
1000 Washington Avenue Pelham, NY 10803
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-YRO-035473
Date:
09/17/2025
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
414.3 Building and Equipment
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed
414.3(l)
Y
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
414.3(l)(2)
Y
Manual fire alarm stations are visible and accessible
414.3(l)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
414.3(n)
Y
Standpipe fire hose is properly stored and conspicuously identified
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
Evacuation drills recorded monthly
414.4(b)(4)
Y
414.5 Safety
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
414.5(b)(5)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
414.5(r)
Y
Pets are healthy and pose no threat
414.5(l)(1)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
414.5(m)(2)
Y
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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
Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
414.5(q)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
414.7(a)(1)
Y
Age-appropriate activities are available
414.7(c)
Y
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
414.7(e)
Y
Children may not spend the majority of program time engaging in activities while seated or focused on a single activity or skill
414.7(d)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of age-appropriate materials & equipment are available
414.7(c)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
A teacher must accompany children to the bathroom if it is accessible to the public or used by other groups
414.8(r)
Y
Children are only allowed to go to the bathroom independently as detailed in regulation
414.8(s)
Y
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
Electronic devices for social/entertainment purposes are not used while supervising children
414.8(n)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
Program requires visitors to sign in upon entry
414.8(q)(1)(i)
Y
Qualified staff is provided to fill in for absent staff member(s)
414.8(h)
Y
When children are in mixed age groups, the ratio maintained is that applicable to the youngest child present
414.8(l)(4)
Y
When director away from premises, person designated to act on director's behalf
414.8(g)
N
414.11 Health and Infection Control
All trained designated staff who administer medications to children must be at least 18 years of age.
414.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
Y
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels and individual hygiene items
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water between uses
414.11(i)(15)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
414.11(h)(1)
Y
Emergency medications may be used only as specified in regulation (epi pens, Benadryl, nebulizers)
414.11(h)(5)
Y
Health care plan on-site and followed by all staff
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily
414.11(c)(1)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
414.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication administered only for one day with documentation of oral consent from parent and instructions from health professional
414.11(f)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
414.11(f)(10)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
414.11(f)(9)(i)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
414.11(f)(9)(ii)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting why medication not administered as prescribed
414.11(f)(9)(iii)
Y
Medication administration only with MAT training, appropriate NYS license, unless given by a relative
414.11(e)(1)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months
414.11(f)(20)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
414.11(f)(15)
Y
Medication is administered at the right time
414.11(f)(8)(iii)
Y
Medication is administered through the right route
414.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
Medication is administered to the right child
414.11(f)(8)(i)
Y
Medication is admnistered in the right dose
414.11(f)(8)(ii)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
414.11(f)(17)
Y
No vermin on premises
414.11(i)(9)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
414.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
414.11(h)(2)
Y
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
414.11(f)(16)
Y
The correct medication is administered
414.11(f)(8)(iv)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
414.11(h)(1)(ii)
Y
414.13 Staff Qualifications
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 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
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At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
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
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
Certificate of Occupancy (SED)
414.15(d)
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
Health care plan - approved
414.15(c)(2)
Y
Health statements for each staff member and volunteer
414.15(c)(7)
Y
Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
414.15(c)(4)
Y
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Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
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 regulations
414.15(b)(22)(i)
Y
Proof of insurance on file
414.15(c)(28)
Y
Resumes, SCR results, conviction statements, references completed for all staff
414.15(c)(11)
Y
The program must maintain on file a current daily schedule of staff and volunteer arrival and departure times
414.15(c)(12)
Y
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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
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?
09/17/2025
414.8(g)
Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.
Corrected
N
09/17/2025
414.11(b)(1)
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Corrected
N
09/17/2025
414.13(b)(2)
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
09/17/2025
Regulation
414.8(g)
Regulation Description
Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/17/2025
Regulation
414.11(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/17/2025
Regulation
414.13(b)(2)
Regulation Description
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
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