417.4(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 Feb 17, 2026

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

417.5(aa) · Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

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

417.7(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 417.8 of this Part.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

417.8(b)(1) · With the prior written permission of the parent, children who are napping or sleeping may do so in a room where an awake approved caregiver is not present, the doors to all rooms must be open; the approved caregiver must remain on the same floor as the children; and a functioning electronic monitor must be used in any room where children are sleeping or napping and an awake approved caregiver is not present.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

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

417.11(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 Feb 17, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

417.11(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 Feb 17, 2026

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

417.11(b)(12) · All caregivers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

417.11(c)(2)(x) · guidelines and procedures to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis that comply with the anaphylactic policy for child day care providers jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health; and

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

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

417.11(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 a caregiver 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 caregiver.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

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

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

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

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

417.15(b)(15) · Parents must be given the opportunity to discuss issues related to their children and care of their children with the caregivers. Such opportunities must occur at the time of enrollment of the child in the program and as frequently as needed thereafter, but at least annually.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(22) · The program must give the parent, at the time of admission of the child, a written policy statement including but not limited to:

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(c)(4) · The program must maintain on file at the 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: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the family day care home;

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(c)(18) · The program must maintain on file at the 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: the napping agreement for each child in care;

Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

417.7(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 417.8 of this Part.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

417.7(v) · Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.8(b)(1) · With the prior written permission of the parent, children who are napping or sleeping may do so in a room where an awake approved caregiver is not present, the doors to all rooms must be open; the approved caregiver must remain on the same floor as the children; and a functioning electronic monitor must be used in any room where children are sleeping or napping and an awake approved caregiver is not present.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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

417.11(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 29, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

417.11(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 Jul 29, 2025

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

417.11(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 a caregiver 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 caregiver.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.12(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 29, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(22) · The program must give the parent, at the time of admission of the child, a written policy statement including but not limited to:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(19)(i) · Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the State Central Register of Child Abuse And Maltreatment database check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the person is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment; and

Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(19)(iii) · Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025

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

417.15(b)(19)(i) · Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the State Central Register of Child Abuse And Maltreatment database check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the person is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment; and

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(19)(ii) · Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit 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; and

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(19)(iii) · Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

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

417.15(b)(19)(i) · Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the State Central Register of Child Abuse And Maltreatment database check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the person is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment; and

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(19)(ii) · Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit 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; and

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(19)(iii) · Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

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

417.11(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 Dec 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

417.8(b)(1) · With the prior written permission of the parent, children who are napping or sleeping may do so in a room where an awake approved caregiver is not present, the doors to all rooms must be open; the approved caregiver must remain on the same floor as the children; and a functioning electronic monitor must be used in any room where children are sleeping or napping and an awake approved caregiver is not present.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2024

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