418-1.3(o) · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

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

418-1.11(i)(8) · The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

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

418-1.13(a) · Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.13(b)(2) · 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;

Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

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

418-1.14(c)(2) · 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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 3, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.7(m) · Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. 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 Aug 3, 2023

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 Aug 3, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(6)(i) · Information relating to an individual child is confidential and cannot be disclosed without written parental permission to anyone other than the Office, its designees or other persons authorized by law.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.