Albany Med Kids

418-1.5(aa) · 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.

Corrected by May 19, 2026

418-1.8(k)(3)(i) · for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

Corrected by May 19, 2026

418-1.8(k)(4)(i) · for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

Corrected by May 19, 2026

418-1.7(m) · Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. 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.

Corrected by Jan 12, 2026

418-1.3(h) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

418-1.4(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

418-1.4(h) · The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

418-1.11(a)(1) · No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

418-1.13(b)(2) · Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

418-1.14(c)(1) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

418-1.11(c)(1) · The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

418-1.5(w) · Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

418-1.11(c)(1) · The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) · The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

418-1.7(m) · Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. 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.

Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

418-1.11(c)(1) · The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

418-1.11(f)(21) · In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

418-1.11(h)(5)(i) · A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

418-1.7(u) · Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not come in contact with the sleeping surfaces of another child's rest equipment during storage. Mats and cots must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces do not touch when stacked.

Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

418-1.11(f)(21) · In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

418-1.11(h)(5)(i) · A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

418-1.11(h)(5)(ii) · The child's health care provider must issue a standing order and prescription for the medication;

Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

418-1.11(i)(12) · Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

418-1.15(c)(6) · 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;

Corrected by Oct 10, 2023