414.2 · Procedures for Applying for and Renewing a Registration

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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

414.15(b)(23)(iv) · Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.2(f) · Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.5(b)(4) · Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.5(b)(5) · The program 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 Mar 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent direct 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 Mar 10, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(k)(2)(i) · for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: there must be one teacher for every fifteen children;

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(23)(iv) · Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(c)(11) · The program must maintain on file at the program, 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 statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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

414.15(c)(28) · The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the program upon registration and a copy of the insurance policy issued after licensure;

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.2(f) · Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent direct 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 30, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(j) · When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.11(b)(1)(i) · Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: at the time of initial school age child care program application;

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.13(b)(6) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

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

414.15(b)(23) · Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

413.4(d)(2) · Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

413.4(d)(5) · A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work 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 after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.2(f) · Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent direct 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 4, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(e) · A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(j) · When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(k)(2)(i) · for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: there must be one teacher for every fifteen children;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(m) · There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.11(b)(1)(ii) · Staff and volunteers 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 Jun 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.11(b)(6) · The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.13(b)(1) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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

414.13(b)(2) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be 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 school-age child care program staff member;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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

414.13(b)(3) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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

414.13(b)(4) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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

414.13(b)(5) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on 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, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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

414.13(b)(6) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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

414.15(a)(1)(ii) · Each school age child care program must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(23)(iv) · Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent direct 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 Feb 15, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(j) · When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.13(b)(6) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024

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

414.15(b)(23)(i) · Upon termination or resignation of the director: An acting director must be immediately named by the registrant.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent direct 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 Feb 12, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(j) · When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.11(b)(1)(ii) · Staff and volunteers 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 Feb 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.13(b)(1) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

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

414.13(b)(2) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be 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 school-age child care program staff member;

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

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

414.13(b)(3) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

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

414.13(b)(4) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

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

414.13(b)(5) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on 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, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

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

414.13(b)(6) · School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

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

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

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

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

414.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) · In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review;

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent direct 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 Dec 7, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

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

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

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) · In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: 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 Dec 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(11)(ii)(b) · In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: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 Dec 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) · In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review;

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: two acceptable references;

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(11)(iii) · In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must obtain a medical statement before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 414.11 of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.