Exhaustive list of all daycare violation summaries

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1. Child care service failed to arrange/conduct criminal/SCR background clearance checks for required individuals failed to re-clear required individuals with the SCR every two years
2. At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties Staff medical clearances are not maintained by child care service
3. At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records
4. The owner or agent tenant or manager fails to maintain building in safe manner Structural integrety not maintained Building not free of pests Adequate heat ventilation and lighting not provided Not free of nuisances/hazards
5. Emergency lighting in halls stairs not provided where required
6. Camp equipment not maintained not of safe design or properly installed
7. Food service area in child care service not free of vermin and other pests Food prep area not free of pest harborage or conditions conducive to the presence of pests at time of inspection
8. Hand wash sink not provided in food prep area Hand wash sink observed not maintained at time of inspection
9. Floors in comercial building properly not constructed not maintained in good repair unclean
10. Adequate lighting not provided in food prep area at time of inspection Foods observed not protected from contamination from light fixture/bulb damage at time of inspection
11. Fire drills are not conducted within first 48 hours of session and periodically thereafter Drill log not maintained and available for inspection
12. Windows excluding fire escape windows in a child care service observed without window guards in a child care service
13. At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards
14. At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed not maintained in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish
15. At time of inspection hand wash sinks are not supplied with an adequate amount of running water At time of inspection water temperature exceeded 115 deg Fahrenheit
16. At time of inspection child care service facility observed not maintained or in disrepair Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children
17. Child care service not free of pests or maintains pest harborage conditions at time of inspection
18. Exits and other egress not provided with required signage at time of inspection
19. Child care service failed to provide or maintain record of staff immunizations
20. Children enrolled in school-based child care program have not received appropriate medical examination
21. Food service observed in operation without required permit
22. Children enrolled in school-based child care program have not received age appropriate immunizations
23. At time of inspection it was determined that tools were improperly used Surfaces observed unsealed or in disrepair at time of inspection
24. Children enrolled in school-based child care program have not received periodic medical examination
25. School-based child care program fails to conduct daily health assessment of attending children
26. At time of inspection it was determined/observed that food service worker not provided with appropriate food thermometer during food prep
27. School-based child care program failed to provide Corrective Action Plan at time of inspection
28. Adequate insurance coverage was not obtained prior to camping season Does not includes workers compensation comprehensive liability and/or motor vehicle insurance
29. School-based child care determined to have failed to clear staff and conduct pre-employment verification School-based program fails to take required action in response to clearance findings
30. School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy Staff medical certificate of fitness not provided
31. School-based child care staff determined not to be properly immunized at time of inspection
32. School-based child care program failed to provide/maintain written safety plan at time of inspection
33. Required food protection procedures were not implemented at time of inspection Holder of food protection certificate was not on site during hours of food preparation activity
34. Counselor to camper ratio not maintained
35. Exits from areas with 15 or more persons or not readily visible are not identified by lighted signs and directional signs as required
36. Camp fails to provides one Lifeguard for 25 campers when using off site facility lifeguard observed supervising more than 3400 ft of pool surface 50 yards of shoreline
37. Written Safety Plan incomplete provisions do not address staff facility fire safety medical requirements general and activity specific safety staff training and camper orientation
38. Swimming activities not supervised by Aquatics Director Aquatics Director not present during all swimming and water activity
39. Progressive Swim Instructor failed to assess the swim ability of all campers prior to participation in aquatic activity
40. Camp operator fails to maintains staff records application qualifications certifications not on file or available for inspection employees education experience training and references not verified
41. All camper and staff injuries illness and conditions reportable pursuant to HC Article 11 were not reported Medical log not complete and/or updated
42. Food supervisors do not have a Food Protection Certificate in accordance with HC 8115
43. Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do not meet the required qualifications of the position
44. Camp failed to arrange for purchase of 100000 accident and 30000 illness insurance for staff and campers
45. Buddy system or other accountability system has not been established System does not contains camper identity ability record of coming and goings buddy assignments 15 minute checks
46. All camp staff have not had recent medical exam including TB testing as required by the Dept
47. Serious illness or accident not reported to the Dept in 24 hours
48. Aquatics Director is not certified in CPR for the Professional rescuer Certification is not current Cerification is not limited to one year validation period
49. Sufficient handwash sinks with hot and cold running water liquid soap drying devices not provided in comercial buildings
50. Child care service/camp maintains the existence of a nuisance at the time of inspection
51. Walls and ceiling in comercial building not properly constructed not maintained in good repair unclean
52. Camp Director failed to obtain and maintain written consent to participate in off site aquatic activity
53. At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills
54. At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children
55. At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation
56. At time of inspection childrens medical files were not provided were incomplete or were not maintained
57. Child care service failed to designate/identify a qualified Education Director
58. Child care service providing care without a staff member trained in First Aid/CPR on site at time of inspection
59. Child care service failed to conduct business and employment reference checks of staff/volunteers
60. Aquatics Director is not 21 years of age does not have 3 seasons of relative experience
61. All teachers have not received training in infectious disease control and reporting
62. At time of inspection it was determined that individual associated with child care service/camp involved in an act detrimental to health and safety
63. Facilty egress observed obstructed not protected from hazardous areas
64. At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had age appropriate immunizations unless a child is exempt
65. Child care service/camp fails to comply with an Order of the Board or Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene
66. Child care service failed to provide constant and competent supervision for children within its care
67. Child care service failed to submit a corrective action plan within five days when required corrective action plan not approved
68. Education Director or equivalent was not present at the time of inspection to supervise children/staff in an infant/toddler program
69. Appropriate child activity not provided by child care service unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service
70. Written behavior management policy not provided at time of inspection distributed to staff or made available to parents
71. Child care service providing care for infant/toddlers and/or night care failed to have staff complete SIDS and Shaken Baby identification and prevention training
72. Child care service failed to maintain required staff to child supervision ratios at time of inspection
73. Child care service fails to maintain required postings at time of inspection
74. Fire extinguishers observed not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection
75. Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do not meet age and educational requirements
76. Designated outdoor play area was observed without fencing of appropriate height at time of inspection
77. Milk observed stored at a temperature above 41 deg F at time of inspection Milk observed stored in child care service beyond the expiration date
78. Adulterated food observed being served Food contact surfaces observed not manufactured as required Food is not protected from cross contamination at time of inspection
79. Water system not designed and/or installed to provide adequate water supply to all fixtures
80. Cutting boards observed constructed of inappropriate materials Boards observed not maintained at time of inspection
81. All windows except fire escape and emergency access windows not provided with guards in camps with children less than 10 years of age
82. Food storage preparation and service not conducted in accordance with Article 81 of the Health Code
83. Dedicated land line telephone and emergency contact information not provided or maintained at the time of inspection
84. Required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors not provided or maintained at time of inspection
85. Child care service fails to provide/maintain fire alarm when required
86. Appropriate sanitary receptacle and disinfectant not provided in diaper changing area at time of inspection
87. Adequate lighting not provided in commercial building at time of inspection
88. Adequate plumbing not provided or maintained at time of inspection
89. Appropriate and clean cots linens and other sleeping arrangements not provided by child care service at time of inspection
90. Appropriate methods to maintain food prep area free of pests was not provided or maintained at time of inspection
91. At time of inspection toxic substances observed improperly stored so as to result in the potential for exposure or contamination of facility surfaces
92. At time of inspection it was observed in the child care service that a bathroom/closet or other enclosed space has a locking mechanism solely operable from inside the space
93. Outdoor play area was observed not maintained nor free of hazards or nuisances at time of inspection
94. Appropriate outdoor play area not provided or maintained at the time of inspection
95. On day of inspection a designated heat/air quality advisory day child care service failed to take measures to maintain children and occupant physical comfort and hydration to minimize potential for the occurrence of heat related illnesses
96. Walls and ceiling observed constructed of inappropriate materials Walls and ceilings not maintained at time of inspection
97. School-based child care program determined to maintain a lead based hazard Safe work practices not employed during activity that may disturb lead paint or paint of unknown lead content School-based child care program failed to test soil for lead content School-based child care program failed to conduct annual lead paint survey
98. At time of inspection diaper changing counter not properly constructed Diaper changing area observed not to be adjacent to a hand wash sink with adequate hot and cold running water
99. At time of inspection trash and garbage observed not stored in appropriate containers with tight fitting lids
100. Child care service observed utilizing chairs and other equipment not of suitable size for children in attendance on day of inspection
101. Climbing and other elevated equipment observed not provided with approved resilient ground cover at time of inspection
102. Food worker observed in soiled outer garments hair nets observed not being used at time of inspection where required
103. At time of inspection hallways and other means of egress were observed obstructed and impassable
104. Clearances for Director of Camp not submitted to DOHMH or on File with DOHMH
105. Camp Director on site found to have criminal record in contraindication of NYS Correction Law 23-A
106. Camp is not supervised by a Camp Director Director on site is not qualified is not of required age or does not have the required experience
107. Camp Operator fails to developed and implemented Written Safety Plan Plan not reviewd and updated annually Plan not approved by DOHMH does not comply with health code and 7-25 of State Sanitary Code
108. In addition to Health Director camp fails to provide one staff member per 50 campers currently certified in standard first aid and personal safety in addition to waterfront supervisor camp fails to provide one staff member per 100 campers certified in CPR
109. Camp Director failed to file certified conviction history document with DOHMH
110. School-based child care program failed to provide/maintain child medical records at time of inspection
111. Building and other structures observed unsafe inadequate in size and unclean do not have watertight roof and sides
112. Child care activity results in exposure to lime ashes or other nuisance materials
113. Child care service teaching staff in an infant/toddler program do not meet staff qualification requirements
114. Vehicles used to transport children observed not in compliance with NYS Dept of Transportation requirements
115. Camp Operator fails to provide adequate supervision
116. Health Director not qualified MD Nurse EMT Health Director not on site at overnight camp not available to summer day and traveling camps Assistant was not designated where required
117. DOHMH not notified 30 days prior to development modification or conversion of a property into a Camp Notification incomplete
118. Sufficient utility sinks not provided not of adequate size insufficent water provided in comercial buildings
119. Child care service/camp fails to comply with terms of the permit
120. Restriction on milk service not complied with at time of inspection
121. Inadequate temperature of final rinse observed resulting in lack of sanitization of required dishware
122. Sewage lines observed not maintained at time of inspection Food prep drains observed directly connected to sewer at time of inspection
123. There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit
124. Floor and floor covering observed not made of appropriate materials Floors not clean and maintained at time of inspection
125. Child care service fails to take precautions against injury or danger during period of construction
126. Continuous eradication measures not applied to infested building lot premises or comercial vehilcle
127. At time of inspection required hand wash signs were not provided
128. At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take appropriate action to keep facility free of pests or conditions conducive to pests Child care service fails to maintain extermination service log
129. Food vending machine observed not maintained at time of inspection
130. Safe sleep environment not provided in infant toddler service safe sleep environment does not comply with US CPSC and ASTM standards
131. Permittee/applicant submitted incomplete written safety plan
132. Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection
133. At time of inspection it was observed that child care service failed to provide appropriate guards on designated structures/equipment to protect children from potential injury
134. School-based child care program failed to submit Notice of Filing
135. At time of inspection child care service failed to provide separate adult lavatory facilities for staff Staff observed using lavatory facilities designated for childrens use
136. Electrical/chemical/mechanical hazards observed at time of inspection
137. At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to provide necessary medical care for ill/injured child Child care service failed to notify parents of an incidence of illness/injury requiring medical attention involving their child
138. At time of inspection child care service failed to produce written safety plan with emergency procedures Safety plan not maintained or incomplete
139. Child care service fails to provide and/or maintain child illness/injury record
140. At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to maintain childrens daily attendance records
141. Permittee/applicant failed to submit a written safety plan written safety plan is not approved staff not traineddrilled in plan training drills not evaluated plan not maintained and updated
142. Restriction on juice service not complied with at time of inspection
143. Record of child medical exam within one year of admision not on file Record incomplete fails to contain medical history recommendations for special conditions current immunization contact information for each child
144. Doors in an egres observed with locks do not operate with a single motion in direction of egress nooks eyes and other locking devises observed exit door less than 28 inches wide
145. Fire extinguishers not provided have not been inspected and tagged prior to camp season
146. No Trip leader in caharge of campers during off camp tripsTrip leader does not have adequate experience and competency Trip leader not of required age Trip Leader not certified in responding to emergencies first aid or accompanied by certified individual
147. Traveling camps and Municipal camps fail to obtain written parental permission prior to transporting campers to off site facilities
148. Individual certified in food protection not on site during periods of food preparation
149. At time of inspection stairways observed without protective barriers Stairways not provided with child height banisters Protective barriers not provided where required
150. Temperature not maintained in commercial space of 65 deg F when outside is less than 50 deg F during work/occupancy hours
151. At time of inspection it was determined that child care service fails to properly clean and sanitize plate and dishware
152. Beverages with added sweeteners observed being served to children at time of inspection
153. Building lot premises or comercial vehicle observed not free from rodent and other pests Water garbage waste allowed to accumulate garbage not stored in watertight metal cans
154. Adequately stocked first aid cabinet not provided and maintained first aid kit not provided for traveling camp
155. Parental authorization for camp to respond to emergencies as appropriate in absence of parental contact not on file
156. At time of inspection lavatory facilities failed to be provided with child high/accessible toilets and sinks
157. Proper ventilation not provided or maintained at time of inspection Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection
158. Child care service fails to provide required information on child care service policies and procedures and DOHMH flyer on obtaining information to parents at time of child enrollment
159. Child care service/camp obstructed DOHMH staff from conducting duties of the Department at the time of inspection
160. Each camper is not protected from unreasonable risk to health and safety physical and sexual abuse public health hazards
161. Camp health program not maintained and/or supervised by physician Health records of campers and staff are not kept and maintained plan is not comprehensive and complete nutrition emergency and first aid plan accident reporting disaster search and rescue child observation food and facility maintenance not included
162. At time of inspection play equipment was observed not to be maintained or not free of other hazards
163. Appropriate outdoor equipment not provided or maintained at time of inspection
164. School-based child care program failed to maintain line of site supervision
165. School-based child care program fails to maintain minimum staff to child ratios
166. At the time of inspection child care service failed to maintain a minimum of 30 square feet of space per child
167. Bathing establishment observed operating without a permit
168. Health Director not qualified MD Nurse Health Director not on site at time of operation
169. School-based child care program fails to provide complete written safety plan at time of inspection
170. Attendance records not provided or maintained by school-based child care program at time of inspection
171. Daily cleaning not conducted by child care service Wiping cloths not maintained sanitized at time of inspection
172. Poison ivy and/or other restricted weeds observed in child care service/school program at time of inspection
173. Child care service observed at time of inspection to be providing care for infants under 12 months of age in groups mixed with older children
174. Camp Director fails to conduct inspection of fire protection facilities and equipment
175. Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children
176. Permittee failed to submit permit renewal application at least 90 days prior to permit expiration date
177. Camp fails to carry non-owner policy for all transportation units used but not owned by the camp
178. Camps fail to provide DOHMH with name address phone number of insurance company fail to provide amount of coverage
179. Food prep service observed with insufficient refrigerators and/or hot holding equipment at time of inspection
180. At the time of inspection child care service was observed providing hair brushes and cloth towels for use by children
181. Potentially hazardous foods observed out of required temperature ranges during periods of storage or display at time of inspection
182. Private sewage system operated so as to create a nuisance or health hazard Storm water or liguid wastes other than sewage observed entering system
183. Condensation and other waste pipes observed improperly drained at time of inspection
184. Children feeding bottles observed stored/used without being properly labeled with childs name and date of preparation at time of inspection
185. At time of inspection roof top play area in use not approved for such use Roof top play area not provided with appropriate fencing at time of inspection
186. Child care service observed providing care to children in a space located more than one level below ground level
187. Child care service failed to use available environmentally sensitive cleaning products at time of inspection
188. Child care service failed to exclude a child with a communicable disease Child care service failed to obtain physicians certificate of recovery for a child returning after an illness with a communicable disease
189. At time of inspection inside temperature of between 68 deg F and 72 deg F was not maintained when outside temperature registered below 55 deg F
190. Camp fails to provide one lifeguard for 75 campers when off site facility supplies remainder so as to provide 125 supervision ratio
191. Treansportation equipment not maintained NYS MV or NYS DOT inspection sticker not provided first aid fire extinguisher tools and flares not provided
192. Camp operated contrary to FDNY statement of compliance contrary to fire prevention regulations and applicable law
193. Sanitization equipment not properly maintained at time of inspection
194. Senior Counselors providing supervision are not of required minimum age do not have required experience or training
195. Child care service operating without a permit Permit expired
196. Aquatic supervisory staff not at pool side nor providing appropriate supervision at time of inspection
197. At time of inspection children were observed occupying space not previously approved by the Dept of Buildings FDNY and/or DOHMH
198. At time of inspection lavatory facilities were observed to be inconveniently located in respect to the location of the children
199. At time of inspection it was determined that the child care facility occupies a location associated with a restricted commercial or manufacturing activity or an environmental hazard
200. Fire fighting equipment is not stategically located
201. Number of children in attendance exceeds approved maximum child capacity
202. School-based child care staff fail to be tested for tuberculosis when required by DOHMH
203. At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient number of toilets and sinks for the number of children in attendance
204. At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate the potential for exposure to choking hazards by children
205. Child care service failed to notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals associated with child care service serious injury death or loss of a child
206. Child care service failed to take appropriate action to minimize risk associated with individual in child care service with record of criminal activity or child abuse
207. At the time child care service was providing care it has been determined that the child care service failed to limit areas used by children to their exclusive use Unauthorized children and/or adults allowed to inhabit child care service facilities during child care hours
208. At time of inspection it was determined that plumbing was not installed by a licensed plumber plumbing cross connection or other hazard observed that may result in the contamination of the potable water supply Lead content of water has not been tested
209. Child care service failed to notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child with vaccine preventable illness meningitis or TB or incidence of disease outbreak
210. Vehicles used by staff or campers not in compliance with Dept Motor Vehicles and Dept of Transportation regulations Not equipped with first aid kit tools fire extinguishers and flares
211. At time of inspection it was determined that child care staff fail to comfort distressed children
212. Camp drinking water facilities not in compliance with Article 141 of Health Code Common drinking utensils observed Drinking fountains not in compliance with NYS Fire Prevention and Building Code
213. Child care service failed to satisfactorily implement approved corrective action plan
214. Adequate natural or arrtificial ventilation not provided Commercial building not free of harmful heat dust fumes vapors or gases
215. At time of inspection child care service failed to provide soap and/or paper towels or sanitary dryers accessible to children at hand wash sinks
216. At time of inspection children observed with feeding bottles during periods of sleep Children less than two years of age observed drinking from styrofoam cups at time of inspection
217. Adequate space/arrangement to provide separate storage areas for childrens outer garments not provided or maintained at time of inspection
218. School-based child care program fails to maintain confidentiality of child records
219. Location of dressing area and/or lockers observed in food area raising potential for food contamination
220. Peeling lead-based paint or peeling paint of unknown lead content observed in child care facility at time of inspection At time of inspection it was determined that safe work practices were not employed during activity that potentially disturbed lead-based paint or paint of unknown lead content
221. Child care service permit applicant failed to submit required application documents application incomplete
222. At time of inspection unwholesome food food not in compliance with nutritional guidelines or of inadequate serving size was observed being served
223. Chemical sanitization procedure results in excessive chemical residue on dishware
224. Child care service fails to provide updated copy of New York City Health Code to staff
225. Child care service/camp found to have submitted false and or misleading information on a submission to the Department Child care service submitted documents found to have been forged Illegal reproduction/alteration of permits observed
226. At time of inspection isolation area for sick children not provided child care failed to report incidence of communicable disease death or serious injury of a child Child care service failed to contact parents after a child was absent for more than three days
227. At time of inspection proper diaper changing area sanitary procedures are not being employed
228. Potentially hazardous food whether catered or brought from home not provided with facilities to maintain temperatures required by Health Code 8109
229. Approved maximum child capacity not documented on permit
230. At time of inspection childrens physician statement records required to be maintained by child care service were not provided or maintained
231. At time of inspection records of enrolled childrens periodic medical examination were not provided or maintained
232. Permittee conducted facility renovations and/or modified the terms of the permit without prior approval from DOHMH
233. At time of inspection it was determined that child care service fails to provide adequate periods of outdoor play Children observed improperly dressed for current weather conditions during periods of outdoor play
234. Parents of child care service utilizing video surveillance not notified of such use location of cameras not disclosed video surveillance conduct not acceptable and not pursuant to applicable law used a substitute for supervision is not secure
235. One qualified lifeguard not provided for 25 campers 3400 square feet of pool surface or 50 yards of shoreline Lifeguards fail to actively supervise participants lifeguards are engaged in activities which distract them from supervision of waterfront