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 Mar 17, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.8(j)(2) · Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

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 Mar 17, 2026

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 Mar 17, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Mar 17, 2026

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 Mar 17, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

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 Mar 17, 2026

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 Aug 13, 2025

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 Apr 11, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.8(j)(3) · When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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 Apr 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Apr 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.13(a)(4) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and

Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Apr 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Apr 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Apr 9, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

413.4(b)(1) · all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

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

413.4(b)(2) · a search of the National Sex Offender Registry using the National Crime and Information Center.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

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 13, 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 Nov 13, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 Nov 13, 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 Nov 13, 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 Nov 13, 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 Nov 13, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 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 Nov 13, 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 Nov 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Nov 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Nov 13, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 Jun 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(1) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 416.4 and 416.5 of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Jul 17, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.8(e) · The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.8(j)(2) · Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(b)(1)(ii) · 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: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.13(a)(1) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: be at least 18 years old;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023

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 Jul 17, 2023

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 Jul 17, 2023

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 Jul 17, 2023

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 Jul 17, 2023

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 Jul 17, 2023

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 Jul 17, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023

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 17, 2023

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 Jul 17, 2023

Category: supervision. 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 Jul 17, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.