The Growing Place

3800 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13214License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

17 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 12, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
The Growing Place
License number
40019
Location
3800 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13214
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 23.0/100
Inspection record
17 inspections, last inspected February 12, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor23.0 / 100
Health40/100
Safety0/100
Staffing20/100
Compliance40/100

118

Total Violations

Feb 12, 2026

Last Inspection

44

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (147)

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(12)(i)Jan 23, 2026

The child day care center must report to the Office: Immediately upon learning of a change that affects those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(13)Jan 23, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(5)Jan 23, 2026

All programs that substantially modify, or install new, outside play equipment must do so in accordance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)(3)Jan 23, 2026

Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Jan 23, 2026

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Jan 23, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(s)Jan 23, 2026

Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(t)Jan 23, 2026

Bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not be shared between children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(m)Jan 23, 2026

There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(2)Jan 23, 2026

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: an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 418-1.11(c) of this Subpart;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jan 23, 2026

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(5)Jan 23, 2026

All programs that substantially modify, or install new, outside play equipment must do so in accordance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)(3)Jan 23, 2026

Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Jan 23, 2026

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Jan 23, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(s)Jan 23, 2026

Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(t)Jan 23, 2026

Bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not be shared between children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(m)Jan 23, 2026

There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(12)(i)Jan 23, 2026

The child day care center must report to the Office: Immediately upon learning of a change that affects those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(13)Jan 23, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(2)Jan 23, 2026

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: an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 418-1.11(c) of this Subpart;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jan 23, 2026

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(2)Jan 23, 2026

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: an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 418-1.11(c) of this Subpart;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(5)Jan 23, 2026

All programs that substantially modify, or install new, outside play equipment must do so in accordance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)(3)Jan 23, 2026

Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Jan 23, 2026

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Jan 23, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(s)Jan 23, 2026

Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(t)Jan 23, 2026

Bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not be shared between children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(m)Jan 23, 2026

There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(12)(i)Jan 23, 2026

The child day care center must report to the Office: Immediately upon learning of a change that affects those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(13)Jan 23, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(2)Jan 23, 2026

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: an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 418-1.11(c) of this Subpart;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jan 23, 2026

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(5)Jan 23, 2026

All programs that substantially modify, or install new, outside play equipment must do so in accordance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)(3)Jan 23, 2026

Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Jan 23, 2026

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Jan 23, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(s)Jan 23, 2026

Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(t)Jan 23, 2026

Bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not be shared between children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(m)Jan 23, 2026

There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(12)(i)Jan 23, 2026

The child day care center must report to the Office: Immediately upon learning of a change that affects those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(13)Jan 23, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(2)Jan 23, 2026

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: an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 418-1.11(c) of this Subpart;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jan 23, 2026

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(5)Jan 23, 2026

All programs that substantially modify, or install new, outside play equipment must do so in accordance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)(3)Jan 23, 2026

Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Jan 23, 2026

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Jan 23, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(s)Jan 23, 2026

Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(t)Jan 23, 2026

Bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not be shared between children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(m)Jan 23, 2026

There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(12)(i)Jan 23, 2026

The child day care center must report to the Office: Immediately upon learning of a change that affects those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(13)Jan 23, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jan 23, 2026

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Jun 25, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jun 25, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Jun 25, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jun 25, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jun 25, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jun 25, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Jun 25, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Jun 25, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jun 25, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Jun 25, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)Dec 30, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Dec 30, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Dec 30, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Dec 30, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(b)(5)Dec 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Dec 30, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)Dec 30, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Dec 30, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Dec 30, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Dec 30, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(b)(5)Dec 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Dec 30, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(b)(5)Dec 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Dec 30, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Dec 30, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)Dec 30, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Dec 30, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)Dec 30, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Dec 30, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Dec 30, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Dec 30, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(b)(5)Dec 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Dec 30, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)Dec 30, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Dec 30, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Dec 30, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Dec 30, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(b)(5)Dec 30, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Dec 30, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Dec 30, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)Jul 29, 2024

Door latches, locks and covers.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Jul 29, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(3)Jul 29, 2024

Play equipment must be used in a safe manner.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)Jul 29, 2024

Door latches, locks and covers.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Jul 29, 2024

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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Jul 29, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(3)Jul 29, 2024

Play equipment must be used in a safe manner.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Jul 29, 2024

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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Jul 29, 2024

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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Jul 29, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(3)Jul 29, 2024

Play equipment must be used in a safe manner.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)Jul 29, 2024

Door latches, locks and covers.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Jul 29, 2024

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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Jul 29, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(3)Jul 29, 2024

Play equipment must be used in a safe manner.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)Jul 29, 2024

Door latches, locks and covers.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Jul 29, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(3)Jul 29, 2024

Play equipment must be used in a safe manner.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)Jul 29, 2024

Door latches, locks and covers.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Jul 29, 2024

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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Nov 15, 2023

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Nov 15, 2023

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Nov 15, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Nov 15, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(12)Nov 15, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Nov 15, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(g)Nov 15, 2023

Minimum education and experience qualifications:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Nov 15, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Nov 15, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(12)Nov 15, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Nov 15, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(g)Nov 15, 2023

Minimum education and experience qualifications:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Nov 15, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Nov 15, 2023

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Nov 15, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Nov 15, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(12)Nov 15, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(g)Nov 15, 2023

Minimum education and experience qualifications:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(g)Nov 15, 2023

Minimum education and experience qualifications:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Nov 15, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(12)Nov 15, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(g)Nov 15, 2023

Minimum education and experience qualifications:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Nov 15, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(12)Nov 15, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Nov 15, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Nov 15, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Nov 15, 2023

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Nov 15, 2023

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Nov 15, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Nov 15, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Mar 3, 2023

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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(34)Mar 3, 2023

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: documentation showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements;

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Growing Place's safety grade?

The Growing Place has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 23.0 out of 100.

How many violations does The Growing Place have?

The Growing Place has 118 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 118 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The Growing Place last inspected?

The Growing Place was last inspected on February 12, 2026.

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