Description: Columbia Opportunities, Inc. is the Community Action Program serving low-income individuals and families of all ages in Columbia County, New York. Columbia Opportunities’ mission is to help solve poverty related problems in our community. Our goal is to provide opportunities to families and individuals so they may attain the skills, knowledge and resources they need to become self-reliant. COI is funded through a variety of federal, state, local, and private resources including the Community Services Block Grant. Private contributions from individuals and organizations are gratefully accepted.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-26 | Violation | 418-1.4(f) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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. | |||
| 2019-09-26 | Violation | 418-1.4(h) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately. | |||
| 2019-09-26 | Violation | 418-1.5(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. | |||
| 2019-09-26 | Violation | 418-1.5(b)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance. | |||
| 2019-09-26 | Violation | 418-1.5(r) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure. | |||
| 2018-09-05 | 418-1.13(b)(1) | Corrected | |
| Brief Description: a statement or summary of the applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience; | |||
| 2018-09-05 | 418-1.14(b) | Corrected | |
| Brief Description: Each director and each staff person must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. Such training requirements shall also apply to any volunteer in such program who has the potential for regular and substantial contact with children. | |||
| 2018-09-05 | 418-1.15(c)(11) | Corrected | |
| Brief Description: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; Statewide Central Register clearance results; Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs background check forms; criminal history review information; staff resumes; medical statement, acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart; | |||
| 2018-09-05 | 418-1.15(c)(31) | Corrected | |
| Brief Description: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; | |||
| 2018-09-05 | 418-1.15(c)(33) | Corrected | |
| Brief Description: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; | |||
| 2018-09-05 | 418-1.4(e) | Corrected | |
| Brief Description: All fire suppression equipment and systems must be tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. | |||
| 2018-09-05 | 418-1.4(h) | Corrected | |
| Brief Description: The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately. | |||
| 2017-10-18 | 418-1.3(h) | Corrected | |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2017-09-20 | 418-1.5(a) | Corrected | |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. | |||
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