Developmental Disabilities Institute-Medford Campus - Medford NY Day Care Center

1 Scouting Blvd , Medford NY 11763
(631) 580-4003

About the Provider

Description: The goal of our agency is to recognize the needs of each individual, while maintaining the highest standards of teaching and training for our children, their families, and our staff. DDI prides itself on being in the forefront of the most effective methods in use today for the treatment of Autism and related disorders. Our Mission Statement is "To support children and adults with developmental disabilities in achieving a lifetime of growth through exceptional care and innovative, individualized service."

Additional Information: This facility is authorized to administer medications;Initial License Date: 6/4/2007;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 284129
  • Capacity: 150
  • Age Range: Total Capacity: 150;Infants: 0;Toddlers: 39;Preschool: 111;School-Age: 0;
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Longwood School District
  • Initial License Issue Date: Jun 04, 2007
  • Current License Issue Date: Jun 04, 2019
  • District Office: Long Island Regional Office
  • District Office Phone: (631) 240-2560 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-12-10 Violation 418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) Corrected
Brief Description: 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,
2021-12-10 Violation 418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) Corrected
Brief Description: 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,
2019-01-28 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.
2018-10-15 418-1.11(f)(21) Corrected
Brief Description: In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
2018-10-15 418-1.3(c) Corrected
Brief Description: Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children.
2018-03-30 418-1.11(c)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: 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:
2017-11-29 418-1.11(c)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: 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:
2017-11-29 418-1.14(n) Corrected
Brief Description: Every director, teacher, and volunteer with the potential for regular and substantial contact with children in care must complete Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period training requirements.
2017-11-29 418-1.3(h) Corrected
Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

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