Family Day Care
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Leaf, Carolyn
Ilion, NY
· Herkimer County
4th St.,
Ilion, NY 13357
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
815327
Licensed Since
2018
License Issued
May 1, 2024
Active Through
Apr 30, 2028
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Syracuse Regional Office
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About the Provider
Leaf, Carolyn is a Family Day Care in Ilion NY, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM - 05:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-SRO-064138 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-05-20 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-SRO-027970 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-02-24 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-SRO-008810 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-12-09 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-SRO-046539 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-09-22 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2025-I-SRO-058261 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-09-22 | Violation | 417.7(l) | N |
| Brief Description: Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program | |||
| 2025-09-22 | Violation | 417.11(f)(7)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Over-the-counter products, including but not limited to over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions, creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant can be administered by a caregiver for one day only, with verbal permission of the parent. If an over-the-counter product is to be administered on a subsequent day or an ongoing basis, written permission from the parent must have been provided to the caregiver. | |||
| 2025-09-22 | Violation | 417.12(n) | N |
| Brief Description: Parent agreement in writing specifying infant feeding schedule and instructions | |||
| 2025-09-22 | Violation | 417.15(c)(4) | N |
| Brief Description: Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | 2025-I-SRO-029950 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Violation | 417.5(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. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Violation | 417.15(b)(26) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Programs must follow safety plans developed by the Office when allegations of risk of harm to child(ren) against the program, caregiver, staff, adult household member, volunteer or visitor are under investigation. | |||
| 2025-03-14 | Fire Safety - Other | Fire Safety - Other | 2025-I-SRO-029269 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-03-14 | Monitoring - Enforcement | Monitoring - Enforcement | 2025-I-SRO-028482 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-03-14 | Violation | 417.2(a)(9) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents regarding the health of all persons residing in the family day care home completed within the 12 months preceding the date of application, as required in section 417.11 of this Part; | |||
| 2025-03-14 | Violation | 417.2(e) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. | |||
| 2025-03-14 | Violation | 417.5(l)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed. | |||
| 2025-03-14 | Violation | 417.5(l)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All required vaccinations must be kept current. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-SRO-010164 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Fire Safety - Monitor | Fire Safety - Monitor | 2025-I-SRO-026641 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 417.2(a)(9) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents regarding the health of all persons residing in the family day care home completed within the 12 months preceding the date of application, as required in section 417.11 of this Part; | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 417.2(e) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 417.5(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 417.5(l)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 417.5(l)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: All required vaccines for pets are current | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 417.5(j) | P/V |
| Brief Description: All medications, toxic substances, etc in original containers, used and stored so no hazard created | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Monitoring - Enforcement | Monitoring - Enforcement | 2024-I-SRO-115274 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Violation | 417.2(a)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: sworn statements by the provider, assistant(s), substitutes and any person 18 years of age or older who resides in the proposed family day care home indicating whether, to the best of their knowledge, they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction, and fingerprint images as required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article; | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Violation | 417.2(a)(8)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: the Statewide Central Register Database Check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the provider, employee(s), volunteer(s), and any person 18 years of age or older who lives in the prospective family day care home is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment; | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Violation | 417.2(a)(8)(ii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law. | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Violation | 417.2(a)(9) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents regarding the health of all persons residing in the family day care home completed within the 12 months preceding the date of application, as required in section 417.11 of this Part; | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Violation | 417.2(e) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Violation | 417.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Violation | 417.5(l)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: All pets that require a license must be licensed | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Violation | 417.5(l)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: All required vaccines for pets are current | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | 2024-I-SRO-112734 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Fire Safety - Monitor | Fire Safety - Monitor | 2024-I-SRO-114081 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.4(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Eliminate fire hazards | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.4(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Trash and combustibles not stored within 4 feet of heating equipment | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.2(a)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: sworn statements by the provider, assistant(s), substitutes and any person 18 years of age or older who resides in the proposed family day care home indicating whether, to the best of their knowledge, they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction, and fingerprint images as required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article; | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.2(a)(8)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: the Statewide Central Register Database Check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the provider, employee(s), volunteer(s), and any person 18 years of age or older who lives in the prospective family day care home is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment; | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.2(a)(8)(ii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.2(a)(9) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents regarding the health of all persons residing in the family day care home completed within the 12 months preceding the date of application, as required in section 417.11 of this Part; | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.2(e) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.3(h) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.4(h)(4) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.5(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. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.5(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.5(l)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.5(l)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All required vaccinations must be kept current. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.7(j) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. 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. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.11(i)(22) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.13(a)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: be capable of providing, and agree to provide, safe and suitable care to children which is supportive of the children's physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being; | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.15(b)(10)(ii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A family day care home must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.15(b)(10)(iv) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: No provider, caregiver, employee, volunteer or household member may place or attempt to place an Office representative, who is performing his/her role as such, in reasonable fear of physical injury. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.15(b)(10)(v) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Any intentional display of physical or verbal force, which would give an Office representative reason to fear or expect bodily harm, is prohibited. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 417.14(m) | P/V |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Fire Safety - Other | Fire Safety - Other | 2024-I-SRO-112694 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-SRO-047342 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.4(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Eliminate fire hazards | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.4(c) | N |
| Brief Description: Smoke detectors operating on each floor including those not used for childcare | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.4(h)(4) | N |
| Brief Description: Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.4(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Trash and combustibles not stored within 4 feet of heating equipment | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.5(j) | N |
| Brief Description: All medications, toxic substances, etc in original containers, used and stored so no hazard created | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.2(a)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: sworn statements by the provider, assistant(s), substitutes and any person 18 years of age or older who resides in the proposed family day care home indicating whether, to the best of their knowledge, they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction, and fingerprint images as required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article; | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.2(a)(8)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: the Statewide Central Register Database Check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the provider, employee(s), volunteer(s), and any person 18 years of age or older who lives in the prospective family day care home is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment; | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.2(a)(8)(ii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.2(a)(9) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents regarding the health of all persons residing in the family day care home completed within the 12 months preceding the date of application, as required in section 417.11 of this Part; | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.2(e) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.3(h) | N |
| Brief Description: No peeling or damaged paint or plaster inside and outside the home | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.5(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.5(l)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.5(l)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All required vaccinations must be kept current. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.11(i)(22) | N |
| Brief Description: No dampness, odors or accumulated trash on premises | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.13(a)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: be capable of providing, and agree to provide, safe and suitable care to children which is supportive of the children's physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being; | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 417.15(b)(10)(ii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A family day care home must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives. | |||
| 2024-11-05 | Documentation Review | Documentation Review | 2024-I-SRO-105617 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-11-05 | Violation | 417.2(a)(9) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents regarding the health of all persons residing in the family day care home completed within the 12 months preceding the date of application, as required in section 417.11 of this Part; | |||
| 2024-11-05 | Violation | 417.2(e) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | 2024-I-SRO-074935 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 417.3(h) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 417.5(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. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 417.5(l)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 417.5(p) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Glass in outside windows less than 32 inches above the floor level must be of safety grade or otherwise protected by use of barriers to avoid accidental impact. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 417.7(v) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 417.15(b)(13) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The caregivers, employees and volunteers must be familiar with the regulations governing family day care. Such regulations must be readily accessible to the caregivers for reference purposes and must be made available for review to a parent of a child in care upon request by a parent. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 417.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; | |||
| 2024-06-05 | Fire Safety - Other | Fire Safety - Other | 2024-I-SRO-050094 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-SRO-010361 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Documentation Review | Documentation Review | 2024-I-SRO-022361 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2022-06-03 | Violation | 417.14(m) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: All child care programs must have at least one caregiver, who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours. | |||
| 2022-06-03 | Violation | 417.15(c)(5) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; | |||
| 2022-06-03 | Violation | 417.15(c)(6) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 413.3(g)(3)(i) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 417.4(b)(1) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 417.4(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home. | |||
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