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:
2025-I-SRO-101918
Date:
09/18/2025
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
417.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate & Approved Floor Plan
417.3(a)
Y
Diagram of home shows bathroom on 2nd floor as child care space and shows both approved means of egress
417.3(a)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
417.3(g)
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
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited
417.5(s)(3)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram must be posted
417.5(b)(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
No portable heaters used in rooms accessible to children, regardless of type or fuel source
417.5(c)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
417.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on all levels with a carbon monoxide source or a designated napping area (home built after 2008)
417.5(v)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
Appropriate hygiene practices in use
417.7(c)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged so children will not be stepped on
417.7(o)(4)
N/O
Designated napping area is arranged so egress will not be blocked
417.7(o)(5)
N/O
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during nap time
417.7(x)
N/O
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
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
417.11(i)(26)
Y
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
417.11(i)(27)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
417.11(i)(7)
Y
Home and premises are free of vermin
417.11(i)(23)
Y
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
417.11(f)(17)
N/A
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
417.11(i)(16)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
417.11(i)(8)
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
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?
09/18/2025
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
09/18/2025
417.7(j)
Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
Corrected
Y
09/18/2025
417.11(c)(1)
The Registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all caregivers and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Corrected
N
09/18/2025
417.11(h)(5)(i)
A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;
Corrected
N
09/18/2025
417.15(c)(4)
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: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the family day care home;
Corrected
N
09/18/2025
417.15(c)(13)
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: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
09/18/2025
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
09/18/2025
Regulation
417.7(j)
Regulation Description
Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
09/18/2025
Regulation
417.11(c)(1)
Regulation Description
The Registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all caregivers and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/18/2025
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
09/18/2025
Regulation
417.15(c)(4)
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: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the family day care home;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/18/2025
Regulation
417.15(c)(13)
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: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
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: Neighborhood Center of Utica, Inc.
Phone: (315) 732-4871