Uptown Stories Inc.
Uptown Stories Inc.
License/Registration ID: 924858
560 W 169 St New York, NY 10032
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-NYCDOH-016826
Date:
05/20/2025
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
All established fire lanes are unobstructed
414.3(l)
Y
Clean, safe, sanitary individual sleeping arrangements provided for children who need to rest
414.3(e)
Y
Liquefied petroleum gas stored in accordance with Reference Standard 35-5, 39-1, and 39-2.
414.3(l)
Y
Sprinkler valves are accessible and unobstructed and labeled appropriately
414.3(l)
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
414.5 Safety
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
414.5(b)(5)
Y
Call ID or blocking is not used to block calls from parents, the Office or other government entities
414.5(m)(3)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
414.5(b)(2)
Y
*
No spa pools, fill-and-drain pools or hot tubs are used
414.5(g)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
414.5(b)(4)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
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
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
414.7(h)(1)
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
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
414.11(b)(9)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water between uses
414.11(i)(15)
Y
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
414.11(i)(11)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
414.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
414.11(j)(2)
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
Thermometers are washed and disinfected as appropriate
414.11(i)(13)
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
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
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?
05/20/2025
414.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.
Corrected
N
05/20/2025
414.5(b)(4)
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
05/20/2025
Regulation
414.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
05/20/2025
Regulation
414.5(b)(4)
Regulation Description
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
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: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (646) 632-6305