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-119022
Date:
12/03/2025
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
Adequate light in sleeping rooms for supervision and safe egress
417.3(c)
Y
Bathroom available not more than one floor away
417.3(l)
Y
Diagram of home shows bathroom on 2nd floor as child care space and shows both approved means of egress
417.3(a)
Y
Hot & cold running water and sewage facilities adequate & accessible at all times
417.3(n)
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
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
417.5(k)
Y
Cleaning supplies stored in original containers or mixed/labeled used & stored where inaccessible
417.5(k)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited
417.5(s)(3)
Y
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
417.5(u)(1)
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
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
417.5(i)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Pool use safety plan is being followed
417.5(g)(3)(iii)
N/A
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
417.5(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
417.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
Window glass less than 32" above floor & accessible to children is safety grade/has adequate barrier
417.5(p)
Y
417.8 Supervision of Children
All trained designated staff who administer medications to children must be at least 18 years of age.
417.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
Y
*
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
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
417.11(i)(19)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
417.11(i)(10)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water after use
417.11(i)(30)
Y
Health care plan on-site and followed by caregiver(s) and staff
417.11(c)(1)
Y
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
417.11(i)(16)
N/A
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?
12/03/2025
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
12/03/2025
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
12/03/2025
417.11(h)(5)(i)
A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
12/03/2025
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
12/03/2025
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
12/03/2025
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
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