Pininos Art and Learning Academy LLC

During the renewal inspection on 5/8/2025, it was observed that staff 1 had an outdated emergency plan training on file. The last emergency plan training was taken on 4/10/2024. Please see LIS for date of hire.

The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

A first aid kit on the first floor preschool classroom was missing rubber gloves. A first aid kit in the school age classroom was also missing rubber gloves.

In the older toddler room on the second floor, in the diapering area, there was peeling paint. The peeling paint was to the right upon entrance and on the lower part of the wall.

In the older toddler room, located on the third floor, the cots were not labeled with the children's names.

While staff 3 was changing the diapers of multiple children, it was observed that staff 3 did not have her hands or the hands of the children after each individual diapering. As per staff 3, she waits to wash her hands and the hands of the children, after diapering all of the children.

Staff 2 had 6 hours of annual training on file, making it less than the required 12 hours of annual training. Please see LIS for date of hire.

During an inspection on 11/21/2024, it was determined that the last fire drill was completed on 9/18/2024, making it more than 60 days since the last fire drill.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR.

Staff 3 did not have emergency plan training documented within the past 12 months.

Staff 4 did not have proof of experience on file.

Staff 1 only had one letter of reference on file.

During the renewal inspection on 5/15/2024, it was observed that the facility did not have electronic access to the regulations available to the parents.

Staff 2 did not have 12 hours of annual training on file from the previous year. 3 hours of training was documented in 2023.

During the compliant investigation, it was found through interviews that staff 1's tone with the children was elevated and harsh on multiple occasions.

During renewal inspection conducted 5/2/2023, the following was missing from staff files. Staff are past their 45-day provisional periods (see LIS code sheets for hire dates): Facility person #6: NSOR clearance. Facility person#7: PSP Clearance results and out-of-state clearances from New York. Facility person #8: Child abuse clearance from New York.

During renewal inspection, cleaning materials labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in Room 17 (Older Toddler room). Area was accessible to children.

During renewal inspection, a ceiling tile was observed to be hanging in the Gym (indoor play space).

During renewal inspection, nap mats in the Pre-School/School-Age room were labeled; however, there was no corresponding list with names.

During renewal inspection conducted 5/2/2023, the following children are not immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP (see LIS code sheet for ages): Child #1: no flu vaccine. Child #2: no flu vaccine. Child #4: no flu vaccine. Child #5: no Hep A vaccine.

During renewal inspection, diaper cream was observed to be in bins below the changing tables in both the Young Toddler 1 and Young Toddler 2 rooms, which were accessible to children. Medications were labeled "Keep out of reach of children."

During renewal inspection, the following facility persons had a health assessment after their start date (see LIS code sheet for hire dates): Facility person #1: health assessment dated 11/2/2022. Facility person #2: health assessment dated 9/21/2022. Facility person #3: health assessment dated 9/30/2022.

During renewal inspection, a lunchbox containing ham and eggs was observed to be unrefrigerated in the Preschool 2 room.

During renewal inspection, facility person #3 and facility person #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Facility person #4 completed health and safety update on 4/30/2023. There is no record of training for facility person #3.

During renewal inspection, facility person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid/CPR. Training was completed on 4/29/2023. Facility person #5 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): CCDBG Health and Safety. Training was completed on 5/10/2022.

During renewal inspection conducted 5/2/2023-6/13/2023, facility has 141 children enrolled, and a provider survey indicates that 141 children are present at the facility at the same time. Facility currently has two group supervisors. Facility needs four group supervisors.

During renewal inspection conducted 5/2/2023, there was no date of admission on Child #6's fee agreement.

During renewal inspection, emergency transportation plan was not displayed in Room 17 (Older Toddler room) or Room 14 (preschool room).

During renewal inspection conducted 5/2/2023, the following fee agreement and emergency contact forms were not updated within the past 6 months: Child #1: last updated 9/14/2022 Child #4: last updated 9/14/2022.

During renewal inspection conducted 5/2/2023, parent wrote "N/A" in space for consent for first-aid for Child #3.

During renewal inspection conducted 5/2/2023, the following facility persons did not receive 12 clock hours of child care training: Facility person #9 (training year 1/26/2022-1/26/2023): 7 hours annual training. Facility person #10 (training year 2/28/2022-2/28/2023): 7 hours annual training. Facility person #11 (training year 12/19/2021-12/19/2022): 7 hours annual training. Facility person #12 (training year 12/19/2021-12/19/2022): 7 hours annual training.

Child was taken to emergency room via ambulance on 4/26/2023. Northeast Regional Office was not notified at all until 4/29/2023.

During complaint investigation, it was verified that staff place children in a high chair for behavior management. Staff members admitted to using a high chair to keep Child #1, who is 3 years old, still while the group is doing circle time and other activities such as arts and crafts. Staff admitted that child is a runner and sometimes does cry when he is put in the high chair.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/5/2022, Staff #1 did not have a PSP clearance on file. Child abuse clearance for Staff #1 dated 8/11/2020 is a volunteer clearance, which is unacceptable.

During complaint investigation, it was verified that children have been observed to sleep in highchairs.

During unannounced monitoring conducted on 10/5/2022, Staff #1 did not have health assessment on file (see LIS code sheet for hire date).

During complaint investigation conducted 10/5/2022, agreement for Child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. Fee agreement and emergency contact information for Child #1 were both last updated on 3/8/2022, which is past 6 months.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/5/2022, fee agreement and emergency contact information for Child #1 were both last updated on 3/8/2022, which is past 6 months.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, an infant was observed to be sleeping in an infant seat. Staff reported that child had just fallen asleep. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/42022 with a correction date of 5/20/2022. On 5/26/2022 an unannounced inspection was conducted. During this inspection, an infant was observed to be sleeping in an infant seat and a pillow was in the crib of another sleeping infant.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, peeling paint was observed in the School Age area on a pipe and by a window near the arts and crafts, in the Preschool 1 room by nap mats, and in the Older Toddler room in the back corner of the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/4/2022 with a correction date of 5/13/2022. On 5/26/2022 an unannounced inspection was conducted. During this inspection, peeling paint was observed in the School Age area by a window near the arts and crafts. Water-damaged plaster was observed in the Older Toddler room under a window on the back wall.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, immunization records for Child #3, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #9 did not contain record of influenza vaccine or letter of exemption. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/4/2022 with a correction date of 5/13/2022. On 5/26/2022 an unannounced inspection was conducted. During this inspection immunization records for Child #3, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #9 did not contain record of influenza vaccine or letter of exemption.

On unannounced inspection conducted 5/26/2022, manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints were not in vehicle.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, facility did not practice/document an emergency drill. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/4/2022 with a correction date of 5/13/2022. On 5/26/2022 an unannounced inspection was conducted. During this inspection, director reported that emergency drill was conducted on 5/16/2022; however, was not documented at the facility.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, record for Child #2 did not contain an initial health report nor written verification of administration of immunizations. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/4/2022 with a correction date of 5/13/2022. On 5/26/2022 an unannounced inspection was conducted. During this inspection record for Child #2 did not contain an initial health report. Child #2 did have immunization record on file during unannounced visit.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, record for Child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care. Emergency contact information for Child #7 did not contain health insurance policy number. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 5/4/2022 with a correction date of 5/13/2022. On 5/26/2022 an unannounced inspection was conducted. During this inspection, Emergency contact information for Child #7 did not contain health insurance policy number.

On renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, Staff #8 has lived in New York in the past 5 years and requires out-of-state clearances. Staff #13 had clearances that expired during her employment. PSP clearances dated 3/17/2017 and 4/4/2022 and FBI clearances dated 3/20/2017 and 4/7/2022. Staff #9 did not have NSOR clearance on file.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, an infant was observed to be sleeping in an infant seat. Staff reported that child had just fallen asleep.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, unlabeled disinfectant spray was observed in the infant and older toddler rooms. Disinfectant spray was in the diapering area which is accessible to children.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, first-aid kit in Older Toddler room was missing gloves.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, cords were observed to be hanging from mounted TVs in Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 rooms. Cords were in areas where children play, creating a hazard.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, peeling paint was observed in the School Age area on a pipe and by a window near the arts and crafts, in the Preschool 1 room by nap mats, and in the Older Toddler room in the back corner of the room.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, immunization records for Child #3, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #9 did not contain record of influenza vaccine or letter of exemption.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, a pullup was observed in an uncovered, non-hands-free trash can in the boys' bathroom off the School-Age room. The diapering mat in the Infant room was observed with a rip in it, making it unable to be properly sanitized.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, staff indicated that infants' bottles are sent by parents and washed at the facility daily. The facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, facility did not practice/document an emergency drill.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, facility's documentation reflected that fire drills occurred on 5/2/2021 and not again until 12/23/2021, 2/18/2022 and no dates since. These are past 60 days. Director reports that fire drills were occurring; however were not documented.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, record for Child #2 did not contain an initial health report nor written verification of administration of immunizations.

On renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, the following staff did not renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR: Staff #1: past training expired 8/17/2021 and renewal was completed 4/23/2022. Staff #1 did complete online portion of pediatric first-aid/CPR training on 10/5/21; however, this does not result in a certified status. Staff #3: past training expired 9/21/2021 and renewal was completed 4/23/2022. The following staff completed pediatric first-aid/CPR training on 4/23/2022. Staff did not complete pediatric first-aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire: Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #10

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, fire safety training was not conducted at least once annually for the following staff: Staff #1: 10/16/2019 and 5/4/2021. Staff #3: 9/18/2019 and 5/11/2021.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, Staff #6 has not completed the required preservice professional development topics and has worked at the facility for more than 90 days. Staff #6 was observed to be working with another staff who has completed professional development topics.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, record for Child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care. Emergency contact information for Child #7 did not contain health insurance policy number.

On renewal inspection conducted 5/4/2022, Staff #4 does not have 2 written non-family references on file.

On renewal inspection conducted on 5/4/2022, Staff #1 completed 2 of 12 hours of annual child care training and Staff #3 completed 6 of 12 hours of annual child care training for training period of 12/19/2020-12/19/2021.