418-1.3(o) · All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.3(o)(2) · Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.4(g) · Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(y) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(31) · 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: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(32) · 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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.3(o) · All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.13(g) · Minimum education and experience qualifications:

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.7(o) · Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by May 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(a)(3) · The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(b)(2) · A medical statement will be required when an event or condition reasonably calls into question a staff person or volunteer's ability to provide safe and suitable child care.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(i)(8) · The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(c) · 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:

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by May 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(11) · 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: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart;

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(v) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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 Corrected by Apr 30, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(b) · The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by Apr 30, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(f)(13) · Medication must be returned to the parent or guardian when it is no longer required by the child or, with the permission of the parent or guardian, be properly disposed of by the program.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(y) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(f)(7)(i) · Over-the-counter products, including but not limited to over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions, creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant can be administered by the program for one day only, with verbal permission of the parent. If an over-the-counter product is to be administered on a subsequent day or an ongoing basis, written permission from the parent must have been provided to the program.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(12) · 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(v) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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 Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(l)(10) · When preschool children are cared for in school age groups at the very beginning or very end of the day, the teacher/child ratio and maximum group size applicable to the youngest child in the group must be followed.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(i)(3) · Staff must assist children in keeping clean and comfortable, and in learning appropriate personal hygiene practices.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(21) · A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(26)(i) · evidence that four weeks of current menus for snacks and meals have been reviewed by a person qualified in nutrition as being compliant with USDA Child and Adult Food Program meal patterns, as required in section 418-1.12(v) of this Subpart; or

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(26)(iii) · a description of food service arrangements if meals are not prepared at the center;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.10(c)(1) · Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(b) · The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) · 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 incident,

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(v) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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 Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.7(n) · For day and evening care, appropriate rest and quiet periods, that are responsive to individual and group needs, must be provided so that children can sit quietly or lie down to rest.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.3(e) · A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(a)(4) · The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.7(s) · Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(1) · 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: a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 418-1.4(b) and 418-1.5(b) of this Subpart;

Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.