3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid &CPR training & health and safety training).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2026

Category: ratio. 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: Facility Person #2 and 3 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #2 and 3--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 10/27/25 and on 12/29/25 staff person#2 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include out of state clearances for New York. On 12/29/25 the file record for staff person #3 included an expired DHS FBI clearance and NSOR.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025

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

3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

During the inspection on 12/29/25 a ceiling in the food prep area was observed having holes in it.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

During the inspection on 12/29/25 a dome playground climber was observed in the outdoor play space not mounted/anchored over a protective surface covering.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

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

3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

During the inspection on 12/29/2025 child #4(infant) was observed sleeping in an apparatus (bouncer/rocker type chair).

Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

During the inspection on 12/29/2025 the file records for child # 2 and 3 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

During the inspection on 12/29/25 the file record for child #1 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

During the inspection on 12/29/2025 the facility did not have a fire inspection report or monthly testing recorded.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 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: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 child care position at the facility.

During the inspection on 10/27/25 staff person#1 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include out of state clearances for New York.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025

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

3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

During the inspection on 10/27/25 two playpens in the Bears- Infants Classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 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 inspection on 10/27/2025 the Bears- Infants classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 receiving care in the space.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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 the inspection on 10/27/25 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and their file record for did not include a health assessment and TB test conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 8/5/24 (date of hire: see code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the inspection on 10/27/25 the file records for staff person#2 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

During the remote inspection on 7/16/2025 did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

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

3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility had an emergency plan that did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

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

3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility did not have the emergency plan posted.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

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

3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the kitchen did not have a handwashing sign near the sink.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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 the inspection on 7/16/2025 the file for staff person#1 including a health assessment that was not dated.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility did not have a safe routes plan posted.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025

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

3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

During the remote inspection on 7/16/2025 the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

During the inspection on 7/16/2025 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.