416.11(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 caregivers 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 Sep 26, 2025

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

416.11(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 caregivers 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 Aug 13, 2025

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

416.3(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 Jan 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

413.3(g)(3)(i) · The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

413.4(d)(4) · The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

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

416.5(j) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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 Jan 8, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.8(j)(1) · One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(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 caregivers 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 Jan 8, 2025

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

416.11(i)(27) · Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(a)(2) · Each group family day care home which has been issued a license by the Office must openly display such license and all waivers, limitations and restrictions in the home for which it was issued.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

413.4(d)(4) · The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024

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

416.7(w) · Children must not watch television or other electronic visual media during meals.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(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 Nov 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.3(j) · The home must have adequate indoor space for the comfort of the children and to accommodate a variety of activities for the number of children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

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

416.5(y) · All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

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

416.6(a) · The Licensee must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the group family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.6(c) · Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.6(l) · The program must openly display daily transportation schedules.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.7(r) · 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 Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

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

416.11(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 caregivers 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 Nov 4, 2024

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

416.11(i)(27) · Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.14(f)(8) · The required state topics are: statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(25)(i) · At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: Where a program uses a private water supply, a report from a state licensed laboratory or individual, based on tests performed within the 12 months preceding the calendar date of the two-year mark in a four year license, showing that the water meets standards for drinking water established by the New York State Department of Health;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024

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

416.15(b)(25)(ii) · At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: a report of inspection and approval performed by local authorities or an inspector qualified to approve fuel burning systems within the 12 months preceding the calendar date of the two-year mark in a four year license of any wood or coal burning stove, fireplace, pellet stoves or permanently installed gas space heater in use at the home; and

Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024

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

416.15(b)(25)(iii) · At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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

416.5(t) · 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 children to swallow.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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

416.5(y) · All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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

416.7(w) · Children must not watch television or other electronic visual media during meals.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(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 caregivers 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 Sep 16, 2024

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

416.15(b)(25)(i) · At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: Where a program uses a private water supply, a report from a state licensed laboratory or individual, based on tests performed within the 12 months preceding the calendar date of the two-year mark in a four year license, showing that the water meets standards for drinking water established by the New York State Department of Health;

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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

416.15(b)(25)(ii) · At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: a report of inspection and approval performed by local authorities or an inspector qualified to approve fuel burning systems within the 12 months preceding the calendar date of the two-year mark in a four year license of any wood or coal burning stove, fireplace, pellet stoves or permanently installed gas space heater in use at the home; and

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

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

416.15(b)(25)(iii) · At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(f)(17) · Medications must be kept in a clean area that is inaccessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

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

416.5(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

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

416.7(n) · Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(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 Jul 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(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 caregivers 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 17, 2024

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

416.12(n) · The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(13) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

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

416.5(t) · 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 children to swallow.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

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

416.7(i) · Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.7(p) · Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.7(x) · Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off while children are sleeping, and during established nap times. This is not to prohibit a program from using electronic visual media for business purposes during sleep or nap time if its use does not interfere with the supervision of children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.8(d) · Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(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 caregivers 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 Jun 3, 2024

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

416.15(a)(2) · Each group family day care home which has been issued a license by the Office must openly display such license and all waivers, limitations and restrictions in the home for which it was issued.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(3) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.14(b) · Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.14(c)(1) · The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(k) · 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 Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.14(b) · Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.14(c)(1) · The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.14(m) · All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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