Description: WEST HARLEM COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INC. HEAD START is a child care center in NEW YORK NY, with a maximum capacity of 140 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 YEARS - 5 YEARS. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-24 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.41(h) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: 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. | |||
| 2019-10-24 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.45(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: 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. | |||
| 2019-10-24 | Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) | 24RCNY3-04(a) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Summary card conspicuously posted at entrance within two feet of front door at 4-6 feet above ground; free of defects or damage protected from elements | |||
| 2019-10-24 | Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) | 47.43(e) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: 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. | |||
| 2019-10-24 | Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) | 47.59(d) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills. | |||
| 2019-05-08 | Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) | 47.19(c)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved | |||
| 2019-05-03 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.41(j) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish. | |||
| 2019-05-03 | Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) | 47.47(e) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Outdoor play area was observed Not maintained Nr free of hazards or nuisances at time of inspection. | |||
| 2019-05-03 | Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) | 47.57(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.07(a) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Certificate of Occupancy/statement of Approval from DOB submitted prior to permit issuance; available upon request | |||
| 2018-02-08 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.33 (c) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Staff failed to obtain proof of immunization; Except for exempt staff, required staff immunizations were not submitted to child care service; records not confidential. | |||
| 2018-02-08 | Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) | 47.33 (b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: 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. | |||
| 2018-02-08 | Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) | 47.37 (a)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: 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. | |||
| 2018-02-08 | Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) | 47.19 (c) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: 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. | |||
| 2017-10-17 | 47.41 (j) | CORRECTED | |
| Brief Description: Minor violations (General Violations)<br/> At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish. | |||
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