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703 E Patchogue Yaphank Road, Medford NY 11763 · License #857315 · Center · Day Care Center
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418-1.5(ab)(2) · A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
418-1.15(c)(12) · 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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 May 6, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.5(w) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
Category: ratio. 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 Apr 15, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(i)(2) · Staff and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(c)(5) · 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;
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.3(h) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(c)(12) · 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Mar 19, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.3(d) · A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(l)(5)(i) · A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(l)(7) · Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(l)(8) · Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(i)(2) · Staff and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(b)(14)(iv) · 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 condition,
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.3(d) · A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
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 Mar 9, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.4(f)(2) · All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
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 Jan 28, 2026
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 Jan 28, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.12(ai) · Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.4(h) · The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 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 Dec 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.12(ai) · Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(b)(9)(v) · Electronic monitoring devices or surveillance cameras are permitted to transmit images of children in common rooms, hallways and play areas only. Bathrooms and changing areas must remain private and free of all video surveillance equipment.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(c)(12) · 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.3(d) · A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.7(l) · Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(c) · The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(j) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(i)(12) · Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.13(g)(2) · To be qualified as a group teacher for a preschool class, a person must possess either:
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(c)(12) · 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.5(w) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 15, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 Oct 15, 2025
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 Oct 15, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.9(b) · The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.9(j) · Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(i)(12) · Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.12(ai) · Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 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 Oct 15, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(c)(21) · 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: all records relevant to the current licensing period, and the immediately preceding licensing period;
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Oct 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(m) · There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(b)(6) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.13(b)(3) · 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;
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
Category: background checks. 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 Oct 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.14(b)(1) · Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(c)(12) · 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.3(h) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
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 Sep 29, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(l)(5)(i) · A written assessment of the child's developmental readiness is required to be kept on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.13(b) · 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:
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(c)(12) · 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Jul 22, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.5(ad) · Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(j) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(f)(17) · Medications must be kept in a clean area that is inaccessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(i)(2) · Staff and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.13(b)(3) · 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;
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(k)(2)(ii) · for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(b)(10)(i) · The child day care center must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation of the center. Inspectors and representatives of the Office must be given free access to the building or buildings used by the center, staff, volunteers and children and any records of the center.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(j) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(c)(11) · 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: 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 statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart;
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.10(c) · In accordance with the provisions of Sections 413 and 415 of the Social Services Law, child care center staff must immediately report any suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment concerning a child receiving child care to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, or cause such a report to be made, when such staff have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them in their capacity as child care center workers is an abused or maltreated child. This must be done in the following manner:
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
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 May 5, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(j) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.14(b)(1) · Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(c)(11) · 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: 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 statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart;
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Category: background checks. 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 Mar 28, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(j) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 Jan 22, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(e) · A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(b)(23)(iv) · Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within 90 days.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.5(ad) · Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(e) · A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Jun 25, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.10(c) · In accordance with the provisions of Sections 413 and 415 of the Social Services Law, child care center staff must immediately report any suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment concerning a child receiving child care to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, or cause such a report to be made, when such staff have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them in their capacity as child care center workers is an abused or maltreated child. This must be done in the following manner:
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
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 Jun 25, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.5(w) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.7(w) · Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 Jun 21, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(b) · The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 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 Jun 21, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.9(b) · The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.9(h) · Physical restraint is prohibited. Physical restraint is the act of using force to extremely limit a child's body movements for a lengthy period of time. It involves holding a child against his/her will and putting pressure on the child's chest and/or extremities in an effort to significantly restrict his/her movement, thereby making it extremely difficult for a child to move. It may also involve holding a child flat on the ground and restricting his/her body from movement.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.9(j) · Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.10(a) · Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 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 Jun 21, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(f)(17) · Medications must be kept in a clean area that is inaccessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.8(e) · A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.11(b)(6) · 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 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 Jan 31, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Jan 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Jan 17, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.3(a)(3) · Child care can only be provided in the areas that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(c)(5) · 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;
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.15(b)(23)(ii) · Upon termination or resignation of the director: The appointment of the acting director must be shared with the Office by the next day of business.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023
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 Nov 17, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.4(h) · The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
418-1.5(ad) · Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 Jul 19, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Complaint (Substantiated)
Disposition: Complaint (Substantiated)
Disposition: Complaint (Substantiated)
Disposition: Complaint (Substantiated)
Disposition: Complaint (Substantiated)
Disposition: Complaint (Substantiated)