418-1.5(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 Feb 19, 2026

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

418-1.7(c) · Each program must provide a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment appropriate to the ages of the children and their developmental levels and interests, including children with developmental delays or disabilities, which promote the children's cognitive, educational, social, cultural, physical, emotional, language and recreational development.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026

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

418-1.8(l)(11) · Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(n) · The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026

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 Jan 15, 2026

Category: transportation. 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 15, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(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 11, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 Sep 11, 2025

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 Sep 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(n)(3) · Play equipment must be used in a safe manner.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 Sep 11, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) · 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 injury,

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.10(c)(1) · Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

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 Jul 21, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.7(c) · Each program must provide a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment appropriate to the ages of the children and their developmental levels and interests, including children with developmental delays or disabilities, which promote the children's cognitive, educational, social, cultural, physical, emotional, language and recreational development.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

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

418-1.12(al) · Food service and storage, including refrigeration of milk and other perishable foods or formula, must comply with the requirements of Part 14 of the State Sanitary code.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.13(g)(3)(iv) · To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler 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 an Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education Credential, Infant Toddler Child Development Associate Credential, other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler 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, one of which must be related to caring for infants or toddlers.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

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

418-1.5(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 Jun 17, 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 Jun 17, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(i)(9) · The premises must be kept free of vermin.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

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

418-1.11(j)(2) · In addition to the requirements of Section 390-c of the Social Services Law, each day care facility must send a notice home with each child or otherwise provide notification to the parent of each child not less than forty-eight hours prior to the application of pesticides. Such notice must include:

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(h)(1) · The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must:

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

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

418-1.12(f) · Programs changing their meal policy must provide adequate notice to parents.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.12(w) · 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 Jun 17, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.12(y) · The program must develop a plan for introducing age appropriate solid foods in consultation with the parent.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(aa) · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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

418-1.5(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 Apr 28, 2025

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

418-1.8(q) · Visitor control procedures.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(h)(1) · The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must:

Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 Apr 28, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(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 Feb 10, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 Feb 10, 2025

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

418-1.11(c)(2)(vii)(b) · possesses a current certification in first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of the children in care, and

Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(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 10, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 Oct 8, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(k)(2)(i) · for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 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 8, 2024

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

418-1.13(f) · In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.13(g)(3)(iv) · To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler 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 an Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education Credential, Infant Toddler Child Development Associate Credential, other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler 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, one of which must be related to caring for infants or toddlers.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 Sep 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(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 16, 2024

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

418-1.8(k)(4)(i) · for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(k)(5)(i) · for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.7(f) · Children must be provided with a program of self-initiated, group-initiated and teacher-initiated activities which are intellectually stimulating and foster self-reliance and social responsibility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024

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 Sep 3, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(k)(7)(i) · for a child of school-age through the age of 9 years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.9(a) · The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.9(d) · Behavior management must promote self-esteem in children and guide children in such a way as to help each child develop self-control and assume responsibility for his or her actions through clear and consistent rules and limits appropriate to the ages and development of the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.9(m) · Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.10(c)(1) · Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024

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 Sep 3, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 Sep 3, 2024

Category: transportation. 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 Aug 20, 2024

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 Aug 20, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.9(a) · The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.