BRIGHT PATHS DAYCARE INCORPORATED
BRIGHT PATHS DAYCARE INCORPORATED
License/Registration ID: 936858
859 Jerusalem Avenue Merrick, NY 11566
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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:
2026-I-LIRO-069173
Date:
08/04/2026
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Diagram of home shows bathroom on 2nd floor as child care space and shows both approved means of egress
416.3(a)
N/O
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
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
416.5(n)(1)
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
Public Swimming pools & bathing beaches must have valid permit issued by the local health department
416.5(g)(7)
N/A
There must be a cushioned surface under outside play equipment that poses a fall hazard, regardless of height
416.5(n)(5)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on all levels with a carbon monoxide source or a designated napping area (home built after 2008)
416.5(v)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Children must be allowed freedom of movement.
416.7(f)
Y
Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillows, heavy blankets, etc. unless medically approved
416.7(n)
Y
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
416.7(u)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during nap time
416.7(x)
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
All rooms and surfaces are clean, sanitized and disinfected using an EPA registered product
416.11(i)(21)
N/O
Children must be adequately cleaned after diaper changes
416.11(i)(3)
Y
Childrens immunizations are current
416.11(a)(3)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of a controlled substance is prohibited unless prescribed, taken as directed, and does not impair ability to care for children
416.11(b)(10)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
416.11(i)(10)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
416.11(f)(1)(i)
N/A
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions
416.11(f)(7)
N/A
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
416.11(i)(16)
N/O
Sleeping and napping equipment is cleaned weekly or before use by another child
416.11(i)(31)
N/O
Universal blood precautions followed
416.11(i)(8)
N/O
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)
N/O
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
N/O
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?
08/04/2026
416.5(s)(3)
Egress doors from the residence must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective doorknob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Corrected
N
08/04/2026
416.11(i)(27)
Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
08/04/2026
Regulation
416.5(s)(3)
Regulation Description
Egress doors from the residence must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective doorknob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/04/2026
Regulation
416.11(i)(27)
Regulation Description
Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
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