for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

418-1.8(k)(4)(i) · Not corrected

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

418-1.5(y) · Corrected May 14, 2026

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.

413.4(d)(5) · Not corrected

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

418-1.8(f) · Not corrected

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

418-1.8(k)(3)(i) · Not corrected

Children may not be placed in the crib with a bottle, food or drink.

418-1.12(aj) · Not corrected

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.

418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) · Not corrected

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

418-1.8(f) · Not corrected

When preschool children ages three years to five years are cared for in one group throughout the day, the teacher to child ratio and maximum group size applicable to the age of the majority of children must be followed.

418-1.8(l)(6) · Not corrected

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are 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 child care center staff member;

418-1.13(b)(2) · Not corrected

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

418-1.5(a) · Not corrected

When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

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;

418-1.15(c)(6) · Not corrected

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.

413.4(d)(5) · Corrected Apr 9, 2026

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 young children to swallow.

418-1.5(aa) · Corrected Apr 9, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

418-1.3(h) · Not corrected

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.

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

418-1.5(y) · Corrected Jan 21, 2026

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

418-1.8(k)(3)(i) · Corrected Jan 21, 2026

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;

418-1.15(c)(5) · Corrected Jan 21, 2026

Children may not be placed in the crib with a bottle, food or drink.

418-1.12(aj) · Corrected Jan 21, 2026

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;

418-1.15(c)(6) · Not corrected

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

418-1.4(b)(4) · Corrected Nov 3, 2025

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

418-1.8(k)(3)(i) · Corrected Nov 3, 2025

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

418-1.8(k)(3)(i) · Corrected Oct 17, 2025

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;

418-1.15(c)(6) · Corrected Oct 17, 2025

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

418-1.4(b)(4) · Corrected Oct 17, 2025

The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee 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, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:

413.4(a) · Corrected Oct 17, 2025

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: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

418-1.15(c)(31) · Corrected Jul 24, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

418-1.3(o) · Corrected Jul 24, 2025

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: documentation showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements;

418-1.15(c)(34) · Corrected Jul 24, 2025

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.

418-1.12(w) · Corrected Jun 25, 2025

To be qualified as an assistant teacher to any age class, a person must possess either:

418-1.13(g)(5) · Corrected Mar 5, 2025

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;

418-1.15(c)(5) · Corrected Mar 5, 2025

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

418-1.8(f) · Corrected Mar 5, 2025

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.

418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) · Corrected Mar 5, 2025

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;

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.

413.3(g)(3)(i) · Corrected Dec 12, 2024

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;

418-1.15(c)(6) · Corrected Dec 12, 2024

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;

418-1.15(c)(6) · Corrected Nov 12, 2024

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;

418-1.15(c)(5) · Corrected Nov 12, 2024

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

418-1.4(b)(4) · Corrected Nov 12, 2024

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

418-1.8(f) · Corrected Nov 12, 2024

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.

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:

418-1.11(c)(1) · Corrected Sep 11, 2024

Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

413.4(d)(6) · Corrected Sep 11, 2024

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

418-1.5(y) · Corrected Sep 11, 2024

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

418-1.7(q) · Corrected Sep 11, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

418-1.12(ai) · Corrected Aug 9, 2024

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.

418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) · Corrected Aug 9, 2024

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;

418-1.15(c)(6) · Corrected Aug 9, 2024

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.

418-1.14(b) · Corrected Aug 9, 2024

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

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are 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;

418-1.13(b)(3) · Corrected Mar 28, 2024