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5795 Merrick Road, Massapequa NY 11758 · License #740547 · Center · Day Care Center
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418-1.7(r)(6) · The resting/napping places must: allow a person to move freely and safely within the napping area in order to check on or meet the needs of children; and
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.7(r)(7) · The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
418-1.8(n) · The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.
Disposition: Complaint (Substantiated)
Disposition: Complaint (Substantiated)
Disposition: Complaint (Substantiated)
Disposition: Complaint (Substantiated)
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Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(c)(1) · The licensee 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 staff 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 Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(c)(1) · The licensee 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 staff 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 Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(i)(18)(i) · Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.12(ai) · Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.14(b) · Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.5(b)(8) · An evacuation crib or other assistive device must be available and used for children unable to evacuate on their own or without assistance.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.5(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) · Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(l)(7) · Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.12(w) · The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.10(a) · Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.7(r)(7) · The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(l)(11) · Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(c)(1) · The licensee 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 staff 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 Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.12(w) · The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.12(z) · All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.7(r)(7) · The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(l)(5) · In consideration of a child's developmental readiness, appropriateness of the classroom environment, the level of care the child requires and the needs of the other children in care, the center may move a toddler to the next age group when that child is within three months of their third birthday.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(l)(5)(i) · A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(c)(1) · The licensee 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 staff 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 Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(b)(4) · The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.3(a)(2) · Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the licensee must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.5(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(c)(1) · The licensee 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 staff 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 Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.3(h) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.7(c) · Each program must provide a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment appropriate to the ages of the children and their developmental levels and interests, including children with developmental delays or disabilities, which promote the children's cognitive, educational, social, cultural, physical, emotional, language and recreational development.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.12(q) · When milk is served as a beverage, low-fat or fat-free milk (1% fat or less) must be served to children two years of age or older.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.14(b) · Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.14(c) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.14(c)(1) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.14(d) · Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(k)(3)(ii) · for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.3(h) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.