Hearth Record

Pasanen’s Playground

A group family day care in New Berlin, New York 13411

90 North Main Street, New Berlin, New York 13411. (607) 488-4082.

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The short answer

Record last released by New York State Office of Children and Family Services on Nov 2, 2026.

The last 24 months 33 violations in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean4
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

11 inspections in the last three years, the latest on Aug 10, 2026.

33 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

When those violations happened

33 violations in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.

33 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each violation, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Aug 10, 2026: monitoring1 violation
  • Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

    Rule 416.4(b)(1).

Mar 3, 2026: annual Unannounced1 violation
  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    Rule 416.15(c)(6).

Nov 13, 2025: monitoring6 violations
  • Children may not be placed in a crib with a bottle, food or drink.

    Rule 416.12(ab). Corrected during the inspection.

  • No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

    Rule 416.15(b)(20).

  • When care is provided, there must be sufficient light in the rooms where children are sleeping to allow supervision of and the safe movement and egress for the children.

    Rule 416.3(c). Corrected during the inspection.

  • Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

    Rule 416.7(j). Corrected during the inspection.

  • Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child’s health care provider.

    Rule 416.7(n). Corrected during the inspection.

  • Children may be outside a caregiver’s range of vision only as follows: With the prior written permission of the parent, children who are napping or sleeping may do so in a room where an awake approved caregiver is not present, the doors to all rooms must be open; the approved caregiver must remain on the same floor as the children; and a functioning electronic monitor must be used in any room where children are sleeping or napping and an awake approved caregiver is not present.

    Rule 416.8(b)(1).

Aug 14, 2025: monitoring7 violations
  • Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

    Rule 416.11(i)(10).

  • When care is provided, there must be sufficient light in the rooms where children are sleeping to allow supervision of and the safe movement and egress for the children.

    Rule 416.3(c).

  • A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age-appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period.

    Rule 416.3(e).

  • Children may be outside a caregiver’s range of vision only as follows: With the prior written permission of the parent, children who are napping or sleeping may do so in a room where an awake approved caregiver is not present, the doors to all rooms must be open; the approved caregiver must remain on the same floor as the children; and a functioning electronic monitor must be used in any room where children are sleeping or napping and an awake approved caregiver is not present.

    Rule 416.8(b)(1).

  • Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

    Rule 416.8(d).

  • One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

    Rule 416.8(j)(1).

  • Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

    Rule 416.8(j)(2).

May 20, 2025: application - Renewal10 violations
  • The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

    Rule 413.3(g)(3)(i).

  • No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child’s medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

    Rule 416.11(a)(1).

  • A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

    Rule 416.11(h)(5)(i).

  • 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.

    Rule 416.12(n).

  • The program must give the parent, at the time of admission of the child, a written policy statement including but not limited to: as applicable, written notification that there is a firearm, shotgun, rifle or ammunition on the premises.

    Rule 416.15(b)(22)(xv).

  • A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

    Rule 416.3(d). Corrected during the inspection.

  • All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

    Rule 416.5(l)(2).

  • All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

    Rule 416.5(l)(3).

  • If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

    Rule 416.7(u). Corrected during the inspection.

  • The use of any type of device for social or entertainment purposes, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, using the Internet, or making personal calls by caregivers while supervising children is prohibited. Use of any devices for brief and necessary communications or purposes directly related to the child care program such as communication with parents or the Office and its representatives is allowable.

    Rule 416.8(m). Corrected during the inspection.

Jan 28, 2025: annual Unannounced2 violations
  • All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program’s operating hours.

    Rule 416.14(m).

  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    Rule 416.15(c)(6). Corrected during the inspection.

Oct 29, 2024: monitoring1 violation
  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    Rule 416.15(c)(6).

Apr 12, 2024: complaint investigation5 violations
  • Children may not be placed in a crib with a bottle, food or drink.

    Rule 416.12(ab). From a complaint.

  • A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

    Rule 416.5(u)(2). From a complaint.

  • Programs must offer daily supervised outdoor play, except during inclement or extreme weather or unless otherwise prohibited by a health care provider. Parents may request and programs may permit children to remain indoors during outdoor play time so long as such children will be supervised by an approved caregiver.

    Rule 416.7(h). From a complaint.

  • If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

    Rule 416.7(u). From a complaint.

  • Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

    Rule 416.7(v). From a complaint.

All 12 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 10, 2026Monitoring1 violation cited
Jun 2, 2026MonitoringNo violations found
Mar 3, 2026Annual Unannounced1 violation cited
Nov 13, 2025Monitoring6 violations cited
Aug 14, 2025Monitoring7 violations cited
May 20, 2025Application - Renewal10 violations cited
Jan 28, 2025Annual Unannounced2 violations cited
Oct 29, 2024Monitoring1 violation cited
Jun 13, 2024MonitoringNo violations found
Apr 12, 2024ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 5 violations cited
Apr 12, 2024Self Reported Serious IncidentNo violations found
Jan 12, 2024Annual UnannouncedNo violations found

Is it licensed?

  • Group Family Day Care, open since Aug 13, 2019.
  • School district: Unadilla Valley.
  • Capacity, in New York’s words: 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children.
  • Keeps epinephrine auto-injectors for emergencies.
  • Licence 849210, issued Aug 13, 2025, expires Aug 12, 2029.
  • Capacity: 16 children.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Has New York acted against it?

  • 1 complaint in the last three years. New York’s status for each: Complaint (Substantiated) (1).
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.

On record, newest first
DateWhatDetail
Apr 12, 2024Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).

Who does the caring?

  • New York doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual programs.

Who owns it?

  • New York’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Doesn’t take part in QUALITYstarsNY, New York’s quality rating program.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 39 child care providers in Chenango County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 33.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 39 in Chenango County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
KRYSTAL’S SWEETHEARTS DAYCARE2
Pasanen’s Playground This child care provider33
Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc.1
Unkel, Lisa3
French, Beatrice4
Prime, Amy2
Mierke, Heather6
Duncan, Kathleen0
Norwich Family YMCA18
The Place14
Wright, Lisa17
Harris, Lila6

What the record doesn’t say

  • New York doesn’t grade violations by severity, so read what was cited.
  • New York’s records give the regulation behind each violation, not what the inspector saw.
  • New York’s program pages cover four calendar years; this page shows the last three years.
  • New York doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual programs.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.

From the provider

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Replies

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An example nursing home

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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