416.11(b)(1) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(b)(6) · The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.13 · Caregiver Qualifications

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) · the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b) · the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) · fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

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

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d) · a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(12) · The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

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

416.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; 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 Aug 18, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 Aug 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

413.5(a)(3) · the program has prevented OCFS from effectively assessing whether the public health, or an individual's safety or welfare, are in imminent danger as a result of a condition that occurred or exists in the program, by taking actions, which may include, but not be limited to:

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

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

416.5(m)(3) · The phone used at the group family day care must have a ringtone that remains audible throughout day care hours of operation.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.13(a)(3) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: be capable of providing, and agree to provide, safe and suitable care to children which is supportive of the children's physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being;

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(10)(i) · A group family day care home must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation as documented with the Office on the application for group family day care. Such inspectors and representatives must be given free access to the building, the caregivers, employees and volunteers, the children and any program records.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(10)(ii) · A group family day care home must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(10)(iii) · A group family day care home also must cooperate with local Child Protective Services staff conducting any investigation of alleged child abuse or maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(10)(iv) · No provider, caregiver, employee, volunteer or household member may place or attempt to place an Office representative, who is performing his/her role as such, in reasonable fear of physical injury.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(10)(v) · Any intentional display of physical or verbal force, which would give an Office representative reason to fear or expect bodily harm, is prohibited.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.13(a)(3) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: be capable of providing, and agree to provide, safe and suitable care to children which is supportive of the children's physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being;

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.3(b) · Rooms that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilating and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

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

416.13(a)(3) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: be capable of providing, and agree to provide, safe and suitable care to children which is supportive of the children's physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being;

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.14(c) · Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b) · the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

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 Oct 29, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.14(c) · Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(10)(ii) · A group family day care home must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b) · the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(iii) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner:

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Jul 24, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.7(l) · 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 home 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 416.8 of this Part.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(h)(1)(i) · The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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

416.14(c) · Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(iii) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(4) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.7(l) · 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 home 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 416.8 of this Part.

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(a) · Child Enrollment Requirements for Children not Enrolled in Kindergarten or a Higher Grade.

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

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 May 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.14(c) · Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 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 May 21, 2024

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

416.15(b)(11)(i) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) · the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b) · the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) · fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

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

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d) · a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(iii) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 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 May 21, 2024

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

416.4(b)(4) · The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.4(d) · In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024

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

416.5(b)(5) · The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.7(l) · 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 home 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 416.8 of this Part.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.8(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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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 Apr 9, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 Apr 9, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.14(c) · Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 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 Apr 9, 2024

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

416.15(b)(11)(ii) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) · the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b) · the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) · fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024

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

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d) · a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(iii) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(20) · No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 Apr 9, 2024

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