3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

During a complaint investigation, certification representative findings that staff #1 left a child unattended in a room for many minutes.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

During a complaint investigation, certification representative findings that staff #1 left a child unattended in a room for many minutes while the teacher stepped away to another room. This child was an infant strapped in the chair.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES for the state of New York. CONTINUOUS NON- COMPLIANT

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an updated State Police Clearance (01/02/20) and staff #2 did not include State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR Clearance, and OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES for the state of New York.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include a verification of education.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was chipped/peeling paint on the wall on the right side of the back window.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the emergency contact forms in the childcare spaces were outdated

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough of the outdoor play space, and the toddler room staff did not have the emergency contact information specific to each child with them in the outdoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not include an updated emergency contact or financial agreement form.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there were three bottles on the counter in the infant area that weren't labeled with a child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

During an initial inspection, certification supervisor reviewed the file of Staff #2. The file did not include a tuberculosis screening that was within 1 year of the date of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.