416.5(i) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2026

Category: physical safety. 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 Oct 30, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 30, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.8(b)(5) · Children may be outside a caregiver's range of vision only as follows: With the written permission of the parents, a program may allow school-aged children to participate in activities outside of the direct supervision of a caregiver. Such activities must occur on the premises of the group family day care home. A caregiver must visually check such children every 15 minutes.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(i)(22) · The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 Oct 30, 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 Oct 30, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 Oct 16, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 Sep 30, 2025

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 30, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 Sep 30, 2025

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

416.12(ab) · Children may not be placed in a crib with a bottle, food or drink.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(f)(1) · Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to any swimming pool, drainage ditches, wells, ponds or other bodies of open water located on or adjacent to the property where the day care program is located. Such barriers must be of adequate height and appropriately secured to prevent children from gaining access to such areas.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

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

416.5(n)(5) · There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 Jun 23, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 Apr 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(i) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 Apr 28, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(14)(iii) · The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious injury,

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

Category: transportation. 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 Nov 15, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 Nov 15, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.7(j) · Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

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

416.7(u) · If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(i)(31) · Linens, blankets and bedding must be cleaned at least weekly and before use by another child. Cribs, cots, beds, mats and mattresses must be cleaned thoroughly between uses by different children and at least monthly.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

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 Jul 17, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 Jul 17, 2024

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

416.11(i)(22) · The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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)(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 Jul 17, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 Mar 12, 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 Mar 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Mar 12, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(s)(2) · Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 Dec 13, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(3) · The licensee cannot provide an additional shift of care until the changes have been approved in writing by the Office.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Jul 24, 2023

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 24, 2023

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