Once Upon A Time - Putnam Valley NY Day Care Center

47 Peekskill Hollow Road , Putnam Valley NY 10579
(845) 284-2941
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: We encourage the natural curiosity of the children we enrich. There is a lot to be said for the teachable moment which supports questioning, creativity and a love of learning. The foundation we lay for the children at Once Upon A Time is one that will follow them throughout their academic careers.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 8/31/2012; This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only;
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Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 556796
  • Capacity: 65
  • Age Range: Total Capacity: 65;Infants: 8;Toddlers: 12;Preschool: 33;School-Age: 12;
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Schools Served: Putnam Valley School District
  • Initial License Issue Date: Aug 31, 2012
  • Current License Issue Date: Aug 31, 2018
  • District Office: Westchester Regional Office
  • District Office Phone: (845) 708-2400 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2022-03-17 Violation 418-1.8(h) Corrected
Brief Description: A staff person who is qualified to perform the duties of an absent staff member must be provided when needed to comply with the applicable teacher/child ratios.
2021-03-05 Violation 418-1.15(c)(6) Corrected
Brief Description: 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: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
2021-03-05 Violation 418-1.15(c)(6) Corrected
Brief Description: 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: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
2019-06-13 Violation 418-1.10(c) Corrected
Brief Description: In accordance with the provisions of Sections 413 and 415 of the Social Services Law, child day care center staff must report any suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment concerning a child receiving child day care to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, or cause such a report to be made, when such staff have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them in their capacity as child day care center workers is an abused or maltreated child. This must be done in the following manner:
2019-05-31 Violation 418-1.9(d) Corrected
Brief Description: Behavior management must promote self-esteem in children and guide children in such a way as to help each child develop self-control and assume responsibility for his or her actions through clear and consistent rules and limits appropriate to the ages and development of the children in care.
2019-05-31 Violation 418-1.15(c)(6) Corrected
Brief Description: children's health records, including parental consents for emergency medical treatment, child's medical statement and immunizations; any available results of lead screening; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child and the frequency of administration of such medications; and a record of their administration by child day care center staff; and a record of illnesses, injuries and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
2019-05-29 Violation 418-1.9(b) Corrected
Brief Description: The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.
2019-05-29 Violation 418-1.9(h) Corrected
Brief Description: Physical restraint is prohibited. Physical restraint is the act of using force to extremely limit a child's body movements for a lengthy period of time. It involves holding a child against his/her will and putting pressure on the child's chest and/or extremities in an effort to significantly restrict his/her movement, thereby making it extremely difficult for a child to move. It may also involve holding a child flat on the ground and restricting his/her body from movement.
2019-05-29 Violation 418-1.9(k) Corrected
Brief Description: Withholding or using food, rest or sleep as a punishment is prohibited.
2019-05-29 Violation 418-1.10(a) Corrected
Brief Description: Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.
2019-05-29 Violation 418-1.13(a)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.
2018-08-09 418-1.11(a)(3) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
2018-08-09 418-1.15(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;
2018-08-09 418-1.15(c)(6) Corrected
Brief Description: children's health records, including parental consents for emergency medical treatment, child's medical statement and immunizations; any available results of lead screening; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child and the frequency of administration of such medications; and a record of their administration by child day care center staff; and a record of illnesses, injuries and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
2018-08-09 418-1.5(aa) Corrected
Brief Description: 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.

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Reviews

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Elisa Jan 03, 2013

Once Upon A Time is a stimulating, nuturing environment for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Lisa, Vera and the staff are wonderful, professional educators that truly care about the daily needs of the child.

I highly recommend this childcare center.

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