418-1.12(v) · Four weeks of current meal and snack menus, as applicable, must be reviewed for nutritional content, variety and quality at the time of initial application and once every 24 months by a Federal Child and Adult Care Food Program specialist responsible for reviewing and approving menus, or by a person who has a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in food and institutional management or a closely related field and who has completed a dietician internship or has been certified as a registered dietician or has an equivalent state certification.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(16) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 Mar 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(a)(4) · The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

413.2(b)(1)(ii) · Maximum capacity means the maximum number of children authorized to be present at any one time as specified on the child day care center license.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.4(h) · The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

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

418-1.5(v) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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 Jan 16, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(y) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

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

418-1.8(l)(8) · Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(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 Jan 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(a)(7) · With the exception of children meeting the criteria of sections 418-1.11(a) (6) children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

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

418-1.11(i)(12) · Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.12(v) · Four weeks of current meal and snack menus, as applicable, must be reviewed for nutritional content, variety and quality at the time of initial application and once every 24 months by a Federal Child and Adult Care Food Program specialist responsible for reviewing and approving menus, or by a person who has a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in food and institutional management or a closely related field and who has completed a dietician internship or has been certified as a registered dietician or has an equivalent state certification.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(a)(4) · The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(13) · All staff and volunteers of the child day care center must be familiar with the Office regulations and policies governing such programs, and the child care center's policies. Such regulations and policies must be readily accessible to staff and volunteers for reference purposes.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2025

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

418-1.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; 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 Jan 16, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 Jan 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.6(a) · The program 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 center, provided or arranged for by the program.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.6(c) · Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan before a child can be transported by the program.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.6(l) · The program must openly display its daily transportation schedules.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.6(n) · Child care programs are prohibited from transporting child care children in a vehicle built to hold more than 10 passengers, including the driver, unless the vehicle: meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration definition of a school bus or a multifunction school activity bus; complies with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable to a school bus or multifunction school activity bus; and is inspected per New York State Department of Transportation rules and regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.7(h) · 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 Jan 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(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 Jan 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(i)(18)(viii) · When more than one child in the program is being toilet trained, potty chairs must be emptied, cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.13(g)(2) · To be qualified as a group teacher for a preschool class, a person must possess either:

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.13(g)(3) · To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either:

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(3) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(4) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 child day care center;

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; 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 Jan 8, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; 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 Jan 8, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(16) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 Jan 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(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 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 Nov 20, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(p)(2) · No child can be released from the child day care center unsupervised except upon written permission of the child's parent. Such permission must be acceptable to the child day care center and should take into consideration such factors as the child's age and maturity, proximity to his or her home, and safety of the neighborhood.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.10(a) · Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.10(c) · In accordance with the provisions of Sections 413 and 415 of the Social Services Law, child care center staff must immediately report any suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment concerning a child receiving child care to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, or cause such a report to be made, when such staff have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them in their capacity as child care center workers is an abused or maltreated child. This must be done in the following manner:

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.12(b) · The program must ensure that each child in care for more than four hours a day receives a nutritious meal.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.12(g) · Where meals are furnished by the program, food preferences for personal, religious or medical reasons may be accommodated. If resultant meal patterns or serving sizes will not meet the child's nutritional needs, a medical statement must be obtained documenting the appropriateness of the variation.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(4) · The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

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

418-1.15(b)(9)(vi) · Day care centers that use electronic monitoring devices or surveillance cameras must allow inspectors and other representatives of the Office to have access to such equipment and to have viewing privileges as required by the Office.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

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

418-1.15(b)(10)(ii) · A child day care center 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 Nov 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) · The program 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 the program: serious incident,

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; 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 20, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(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 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 Nov 18, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(k)(3)(i) · for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(l)(4) · Any child who is 18 months or older who may not be developmentally ready to advance to the next age group setting may be retained for a period of up to three months.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.10(c) · In accordance with the provisions of Sections 413 and 415 of the Social Services Law, child care center staff must immediately report any suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment concerning a child receiving child care to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, or cause such a report to be made, when such staff have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them in their capacity as child care center workers is an abused or maltreated child. This must be done in the following manner:

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(h)(5) · When a program has not been authorized to administer medications in a day care setting in accordance with the requirements of subdivision (f) of this section, a designated staff person may administer emergency care through the use of patient-specific epinephrine auto-injectors, Diphenhydramine, when prescribed in combination with the auto-injector, asthma inhalers and asthma nebulizers when necessary to prevent anaphylaxis or breathing difficulty for an individual child, but only when the parent and the child's health care provider have indicated such treatment is appropriate. In addition:

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

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

418-1.15(b)(9)(iv) · Electronic monitoring devices or surveillance cameras may not be used as a substitute for competent direct supervision of children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) · The program 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 the program: serious incident,

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; 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 18, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

413.4(a)(4) · a database check of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment in accordance with section four hundred twenty-four-a of the Social Services Law.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(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 staff 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 Oct 21, 2024

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

418-1.13(g)(2)(iii) · To be qualified as a group teacher for a preschool class, a person must possess either: 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to a Child Development Associate Credential, other Office-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period, or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and two years of experience related to caring for children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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

418-1.14(c)(1) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(g)(5) · Child care programs that stock supplies of over-the-counter medication, which are not in single dose packaging, must provide a separate mechanism to administer the medication for each child that may need the medication. Once a device has been used for a specific child in care, that specific device must be disposed of or reused only for that specific child and must be labeled with the child's first and last name. The program must include the procedure in the over-the-counter stock medication policy for dispensing the stock medication from the container to the device, or directly administering to the child, without contaminating the stock medication.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

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

418-1.14(c)(1) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; 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 30, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(b) · Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(c)(1) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Oct 19, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.13(g) · Minimum education and experience qualifications:

Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) · The program 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 the program: serious incident,

Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(11) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023

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

418-1.15(c)(12) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(c)(1) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.