The Neighborhood Center, Inc.

624 Elizabeth St., Utica, NY 13501Registration
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

53 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Registration

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 19, 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 3, 2026

Provider
The Neighborhood Center, Inc.
License number
741593
Location
624 Elizabeth St., Utica, NY 13501
Status
Registration
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 6.0/100
Inspection record
53 inspections, last inspected February 19, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor6.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance40/100

224

Total Violations

Feb 19, 2026

Last Inspection

80

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (224)

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Feb 19, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Feb 19, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Feb 19, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Feb 19, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 4, 2025

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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 4, 2025

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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 4, 2025

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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 4, 2025

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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 4, 2025

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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 4, 2025

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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 4, 2025

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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 4, 2025

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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 4, 2025

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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 4, 2025

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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 4, 2025

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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 4, 2025

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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 4, 2025

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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 4, 2025

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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 4, 2025

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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 4, 2025

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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 4, 2025

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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 4, 2025

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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 4, 2025

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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 4, 2025

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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 4, 2025

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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 4, 2025

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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 4, 2025

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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 4, 2025

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 health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Mar 5, 2025

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)Mar 5, 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(b)Mar 5, 2025

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Mar 5, 2025

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)Mar 5, 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(b)Mar 5, 2025

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Mar 5, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Mar 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Mar 5, 2025

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Mar 5, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Mar 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Mar 5, 2025

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Mar 5, 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(b)Mar 5, 2025

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Mar 5, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Mar 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Mar 5, 2025

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Mar 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)(1)Mar 4, 2025

Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)(1)Mar 4, 2025

Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Mar 4, 2025

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Mar 4, 2025

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Mar 4, 2025

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)(1)Mar 4, 2025

Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Mar 4, 2025

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)(1)Mar 4, 2025

Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Mar 4, 2025

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)(1)Mar 4, 2025

Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Mar 4, 2025

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)(1)Mar 4, 2025

Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Feb 13, 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(d)Feb 13, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)(1)(i)Feb 13, 2025

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Feb 13, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(l)(6)Feb 13, 2025

One of the required sinks will serve as a washbasin for bottles and dishes the other for diaper changing needs and hand washing.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Feb 13, 2025

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 injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(3)Feb 13, 2025

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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(w)Feb 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)Feb 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(i)(6)Feb 13, 2025

All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(c)Feb 13, 2025

The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Feb 13, 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(d)Feb 13, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)(1)(i)Feb 13, 2025

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Feb 13, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(l)(6)Feb 13, 2025

One of the required sinks will serve as a washbasin for bottles and dishes the other for diaper changing needs and hand washing.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(c)Feb 13, 2025

The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Feb 13, 2025

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 injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(w)Feb 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(3)Feb 13, 2025

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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(c)Feb 13, 2025

The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(l)(6)Feb 13, 2025

One of the required sinks will serve as a washbasin for bottles and dishes the other for diaper changing needs and hand washing.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Feb 13, 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)(1)(i)Feb 13, 2025

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(d)Feb 13, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Feb 13, 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(c)Feb 13, 2025

The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(w)Feb 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(3)Feb 13, 2025

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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Feb 13, 2025

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 injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(l)(6)Feb 13, 2025

One of the required sinks will serve as a washbasin for bottles and dishes the other for diaper changing needs and hand washing.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Feb 13, 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)(1)(i)Feb 13, 2025

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(d)Feb 13, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Feb 13, 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(c)Feb 13, 2025

The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(w)Feb 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(3)Feb 13, 2025

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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Feb 13, 2025

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 injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(l)(6)Feb 13, 2025

One of the required sinks will serve as a washbasin for bottles and dishes the other for diaper changing needs and hand washing.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Feb 13, 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)(1)(i)Feb 13, 2025

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(d)Feb 13, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Feb 13, 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(c)Feb 13, 2025

The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(w)Feb 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(3)Feb 13, 2025

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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Feb 13, 2025

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 injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(l)(6)Feb 13, 2025

One of the required sinks will serve as a washbasin for bottles and dishes the other for diaper changing needs and hand washing.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Feb 13, 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)(1)(i)Feb 13, 2025

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(d)Feb 13, 2025

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Feb 13, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(w)Feb 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(3)Feb 13, 2025

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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Feb 13, 2025

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 injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)Feb 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(i)(6)Feb 13, 2025

All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)Feb 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(i)(6)Feb 13, 2025

All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)Feb 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(i)(6)Feb 13, 2025

All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)Feb 13, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(i)(6)Feb 13, 2025

All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Oct 1, 2024

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Oct 1, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Oct 1, 2024

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Oct 1, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Oct 1, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Oct 1, 2024

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Oct 1, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Oct 1, 2024

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Oct 1, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Oct 1, 2024

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Oct 1, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Oct 1, 2024

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)Jun 20, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jun 20, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)Jun 20, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jun 20, 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: 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(l)Jun 20, 2024

Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jun 20, 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: 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(l)Jun 20, 2024

Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jun 20, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jun 20, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jun 20, 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: 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(l)Jun 20, 2024

Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)Jun 20, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jun 20, 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: 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(l)Jun 20, 2024

Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jun 20, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)Jun 20, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jun 20, 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: 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(b)(14)Jun 20, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(l)Jun 20, 2024

Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jun 20, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Jun 20, 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: 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(l)Jun 20, 2024

Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jun 20, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)Jun 20, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Apr 19, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Apr 19, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Apr 19, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Apr 19, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Apr 19, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Apr 19, 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(v)Jan 25, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(aa)Jan 25, 2024

The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jan 25, 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(v)Jan 25, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jan 25, 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(aa)Jan 25, 2024

The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(aa)Jan 25, 2024

The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Jan 25, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(aa)Jan 25, 2024

The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jan 25, 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(v)Jan 25, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(aa)Jan 25, 2024

The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jan 25, 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(v)Jan 25, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(aa)Jan 25, 2024

The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jan 25, 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(v)Jan 25, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Jan 25, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Nov 14, 2023

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Nov 14, 2023

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Nov 14, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Nov 14, 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: 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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Nov 14, 2023

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(b)Nov 14, 2023

The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(a)Nov 14, 2023

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Nov 14, 2023

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Nov 14, 2023

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Nov 14, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Nov 14, 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: 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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Nov 14, 2023

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(b)Nov 14, 2023

The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(a)Nov 14, 2023

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Nov 14, 2023

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(b)Nov 14, 2023

The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(a)Nov 14, 2023

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Nov 14, 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: 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Nov 14, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Nov 14, 2023

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(b)Nov 14, 2023

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(a)Nov 14, 2023

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(b)Nov 14, 2023

The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Nov 14, 2023

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Nov 14, 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: 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Nov 14, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Nov 14, 2023

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(b)Nov 14, 2023

The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Nov 14, 2023

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(a)Nov 14, 2023

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Nov 14, 2023

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Nov 14, 2023

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Nov 14, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Nov 14, 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: 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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Nov 14, 2023

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(b)Nov 14, 2023

The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(a)Nov 14, 2023

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Nov 14, 2023

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Nov 14, 2023

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Nov 14, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Nov 14, 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: 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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Nov 14, 2023

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Neighborhood Center, Inc.'s safety grade?

The Neighborhood Center, Inc. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 6.0 out of 100.

How many violations does The Neighborhood Center, Inc. have?

The Neighborhood Center, Inc. has 224 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 224 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The Neighborhood Center, Inc. last inspected?

The Neighborhood Center, Inc. was last inspected on February 19, 2026.

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