Initial medical statements sent in with the application or as a result of a new hire must be dated within 12 months preceding the date of application or hiring date.

414.11(b)(3) · Corrected Sep 10, 2025

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (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 414.14(d).

414.14(c)(2) · Corrected Sep 10, 2025

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

414.13(b)(6) · Corrected Sep 10, 2025

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (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 414.14(d).

414.14(c)(2) · Corrected Jun 17, 2025

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

414.3(l)(2) · Corrected Apr 3, 2025

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be 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 school-age child care program staff member;

414.13(b)(2) · Corrected Apr 3, 2025

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (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 414.14(d).

414.14(c)(2) · Corrected Apr 3, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, 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 statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

414.15(c)(11) · Corrected Apr 3, 2025

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

414.4(b)(4) · Corrected Dec 4, 2024

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

414.11(i)(8) · Corrected Dec 4, 2024

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

414.5(a) · Corrected Dec 4, 2024

Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

414.2(f) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

414.3(l)(2) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024

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

414.5(a) · Corrected Sep 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:

414.11(b)(1) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

414.11(i)(8) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024

The premises must be kept free of vermin.

414.11(i)(9) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024

In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including:

414.15(b)(11)(ii) · Corrected Sep 9, 2024

Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

414.2(f) · Corrected Jul 17, 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.

414.14(b) · Corrected Jul 10, 2024

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

414.8(k)(1)(i) · Corrected Jul 9, 2024

for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: there must be one teacher for every fifteen children;

414.8(k)(2)(i) · Corrected Jul 9, 2024

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

414.11(b)(6) · Corrected Jul 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.

414.14(b) · Corrected Jul 9, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent direct 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.

414.8(a) · Corrected Jul 9, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

414.3(l)(2) · Corrected Jul 2, 2024

Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning 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.

414.5(w) · Corrected Jul 2, 2024

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

414.8(k)(1)(i) · Corrected Jul 2, 2024

for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: there must be one teacher for every fifteen children;

414.8(k)(2)(i) · Corrected Jul 2, 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.

414.11(b)(1)(ii) · Corrected Jul 2, 2024

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

Convenient, adequate and sanitary toilet facilities must be provided for the children in a separate, properly ventilated room readily accessible to children.

414.3(j)(1) · Corrected Apr 15, 2024

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

414.5(a) · Corrected Apr 15, 2024

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

414.5(r) · Corrected Apr 15, 2024

Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning 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.

414.5(w) · Corrected Apr 15, 2024

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

414.11(i)(8) · Corrected Apr 15, 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.

The premises must be kept free of vermin.

414.11(i)(9) · Corrected Aug 24, 2023

Convenient, adequate and sanitary toilet facilities must be provided for the children in a separate, properly ventilated room readily accessible to children.

414.3(j)(1) · Corrected Aug 24, 2023