Elmcrest Children’s Center

Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.

Rule 418-1.4(g).

The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Rule 418-1.11(h)(1)(i).

Extensive cleaning, such as shampooing carpets or washing windows and walls, must occur when children are not present.

Rule 418-1.11(i)(11). Corrected during the inspection.

Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Rule 418-1.11(i)(12).

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Rule 418-1.3(h).

over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions and creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant; and/or

Rule 418-1.11(c)(1)(i).

The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

Rule 418-1.11(c)(2)(i). Corrected during the inspection.

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;

Rule 418-1.15(c)(5).

Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;

Rule 418-1.2(a)(7).

Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

Rule 418-1.5(n)(1).

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Rule 418-1.5(y). Corrected during the inspection.

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.

Rule 418-1.8(n).

Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;

Rule 418-1.2(a)(7).

Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;

Rule 418-1.2(a)(8). Corrected during the inspection.

Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application;

Rule 418-1.2(a)(9). Corrected during the inspection.

Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

Rule 418-1.3(n).

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Rule 418-1.4(f).

All fire suppression equipment and systems must be tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Rule 418-1.4(e).

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:

Rule 418-1.11(c)(1).

The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

Rule 418-1.11(c)(2)(i).

Over-the-counter products, including but not limited to over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions, creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant can be administered by the program for one day only, with verbal permission of the parent. If an over-the-counter product is to be administered on a subsequent day or an ongoing basis, written permission from the parent must have been provided to the program.

Rule 418-1.11(f)(7)(i).

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;

Rule 418-1.15(c)(5).

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Rule 418-1.10(c)(1). From a complaint.

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Rule 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii). From a complaint.

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Rule 418-1.4(b)(1). From a complaint.

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.

Rule 418-1.8(a). From a complaint.

Individual drinking cups or disposable cups must be provided daily. Once a drinking cup or eating utensils have been used by a child they may not be used by another child unless they are washed first.

Rule 418-1.11(i)(14). From a complaint.

For diapered children, staff and volunteers must ensure that adequate steps are taken to clean the child after each change of diaper.

Rule 418-1.11(i)(18)(ii). From a complaint.

Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

Rule 418-1.12(ai). From a complaint. Corrected during the inspection.

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child’s complete name.

Rule 418-1.12(z). From a complaint.

Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center.

Rule 418-1.13(a). From a complaint.

All staff and volunteers of the child day care center must be familiar with the Office regulations and policies governing such programs, and the child care center’s policies. Such regulations and policies must be readily accessible to staff and volunteers for reference purposes.

Rule 418-1.15(b)(13). From a complaint.

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:

Rule 418-1.14(c).

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Rule 418-1.5(n)(2).

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:

Rule 418-1.14(c). Corrected during the inspection.

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Rule 418-1.5(n)(2). Corrected during the inspection.