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417.5(e) · Porches, decks or stairs with more than two steps must have railings with a barrier extending to the floor or ground to prevent children from falling. Acceptable types of barriers include, but are not limited to, balusters, intermediate rails, and heavy screening.

Corrected by Feb 25, 2026

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 by Nov 5, 2025

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 by Nov 5, 2025

417.11(h)(1)(i) · The caregivers must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and 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 by Nov 5, 2025

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 by Nov 5, 2025

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

Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

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 by Jan 28, 2025

417.13(a) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications:

Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

417.13(a)(2) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;

Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

417.13(a)(4) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses, and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and

Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

417.13(a)(5) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: submit a satisfactory medical statement, as required in section 417.11(b).

Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

417.13(d) · All providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a family day care home are required to complete a Statewide Central Register database check.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2023