JOYFUL JOURNEYS DAYCARE INC.
JOYFUL JOURNEYS DAYCARE INC.
License/Registration ID: 929140
4 Moore Ave Hempstead, NY 11550
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-LIRO-067156
Date:
07/29/2026
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
416.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
Y
416.5 Safety
All ammunition is secured in a safe storage depository
416.5(x)(1)
N/A
Cleaning supplies stored in original containers or mixed/labeled used & stored where inaccessible
416.5(k)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited
416.5(s)(3)
Y
Firearms, shotguns and rifles are unloaded, with trigger lock, or secured in a safe storage depository
416.5(x)(2)
N/A
Fireplaces, wood stoves, gas heaters, etc have adequately secured barriers to prevent access
416.5(f)(2)
N/A
Hazards such as wells, holes, pits, etc have compliant barriers in place to prevent access
416.5(f)(2)
Y
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
416.5(u)(1)
Y
Key or tool needed to unlock bathroom door readily accessible
416.5(s)(2)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
416.5(f)(1)
Y
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
416.5(i)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Working phone has audible ringtone at all times
416.5(m)(3)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment are provided
416.7(e)
Y
416.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
416.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
416.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
416.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
416.8(j)(3)
Y
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
Y
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Adequate supply of diapers available
416.11(i)(11)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
416.11(b)(8)
Y
Home and premises are free of vermin
416.11(i)(23)
Y
Individual, sanitary bed coverings must be cleaned as specified
416.11(i)(31)
Y
Medication containers, both prescription and OTC, labeled as specified in regulation
416.11(f)(16)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
416.11(f)(17)
Y
Medication, if administered by relatives, must be over 18 and within 3rd degree of consanguinity
416.11(f)(2)(i)
Y
Use of pesticides must be in accordance with applicable social services law and regulations
416.11(j)(1)
N/O
When evening/night care provided child shall bathe and change for bed per parents instructions
416.11(i)(6)
N/A
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
416.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
416.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
416.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
416.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
416.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
416.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on-Site?
07/29/2026
416.5(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
07/29/2026
416.5(n)(3)
Play equipment must be used in a safe manner.
Corrected
Y
07/29/2026
416.11(f)(20)
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children 5 years of age or older must be reauthorized at least once every 12 months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Corrected
N
07/29/2026
416.11(i)(12)
When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.
Corrected
Y
07/29/2026
416.15(c)(13)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
07/29/2026
Regulation
416.5(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
07/29/2026
Regulation
416.5(n)(3)
Regulation Description
Play equipment must be used in a safe manner.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
Y
Date Cited
07/29/2026
Regulation
416.11(f)(20)
Regulation Description
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children 5 years of age or older must be reauthorized at least once every 12 months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
07/29/2026
Regulation
416.11(i)(12)
Regulation Description
When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
Y
Date Cited
07/29/2026
Regulation
416.15(c)(13)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560