LDSS-4553. Child Care On Site Inspection Report

Form LDSS-4553, Child Care On Site Inspection Report, is a form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to document the results of on-site inspections of child care facilities. It is used to assess the safety, health, and welfare of the children in the facility and to determine compliance with state and local regulations. The form is completed by the inspector who visits the facility.

The form consists of three main sections. The first section requires the inspector to provide the name and address of the child care facility, the date of the visit, and the name of the inspector. The second section requires the inspector to report their findings based on their observations, including any violations of rules and regulations. The third section requires the inspector to provide recommendations to the facility to correct any identified violations, or to improve the safety and welfare of the children. Additional sections may be found on the form, including sections for the facility's response to the recommendations, and sections for the inspector's signature.

Important fields in this form include the name and address of the facility, the inspector's name, the date of the visit, the findings of the inspection, and the recommendations provided by the inspector. It is important to complete the form accurately and thoroughly, as the results of the inspection will be considered when determining the facility's compliance with state and local regulations. Inaccurate or incomplete information may result in the facility being denied a license or failing to meet health and safety standards.

An example of when this form would be used is when an inspector is assigned to visit a child care facility and evaluate the safety and welfare of the children, as well as the facility’s compliance with state and local regulations. By using this form, the inspector can document their findings and provide the facility with recommendations on how to improve their operations, if necessary. The form also helps to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with the applicable regulations.

Specific instructions for filling out this form include providing accurate and detailed information for the inspector’s observations, findings, and recommendations. Additionally, the form should be signed and dated by the inspector. Other related forms include the LDSS-4551, Child Care Facility Application, and the LDSS-4552, Child Care Facility Information Update Form. Additional documents that may need