Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz Inc.
Bright Beginnings Childcare of New Paltz Inc.
License/Registration ID: 928014
8 Brookside Road New Paltz, NY 12561
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-YRO-038576
Date:
09/16/2025
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
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/O
For infants, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for a crib for each child included in the capacity of the room
418-1.3(q)(1)
N/A
Two sinks are required in rooms serving infants (licensed after 6-1-15)
418-1.3(l)(5)
N/A
418-1.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
418-1.4(f)
Y
418-1.5 Safety
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
418-1.5(b)(2)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern kept in each classroom and maintained for use in power failure
418-1.5(r)
Y
Parents must be informed of pets that are regularly at the program
418-1.5(l)(7)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
418-1.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Second floor windows that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
418-1.5(q)
N/A
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm(s)
418-1.5(t)
N/O
Working landline phone on premises
418-1.5(m)(1)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, do not touch when stored
418-1.7(u)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
418-1.11(i)(3)(iii)
Y
Diapering area disinfected after each use
418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)
N/O
Hand sanitizers not used for children under 2 years of age
418-1.11(i)(4)(ii)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
418-1.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months for children 5 and over
418-1.11(f)(20)
N/O
Medication is administered to the right child
418-1.11(f)(8)(i)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
418-1.11(f)(17)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
418-1.11(h)(2)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
418-1.11(h)(3)
Y
418-1.14 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 418-1.14(d).
418-1.14(c)(2)
Y
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
418-1.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
418-1.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
418-1.14(b)
Y
418-1.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(a)(4)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
09/16/2025
418-1.8(f)
An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.
Corrected
Y
09/16/2025
418-1.8(m)
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
09/16/2025
Regulation
418-1.8(f)
Regulation Description
An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
09/16/2025
Regulation
418-1.8(m)
Regulation Description
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
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: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400