416.8(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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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 Nov 14, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.8(d) · Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.8(o)(1) · No child can be released from the group family day care home to any person other than his or her parent, person(s) currently designated in writing by such parent to receive the child, or other person authorized by law to take custody of a child.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.14(m) · All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

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

416.15(b)(10)(i) · A group family day care home must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation as documented with the Office on the application for group family day care. Such inspectors and representatives must be given free access to the building, the caregivers, employees and volunteers, the children and any program records.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(13) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.3(h) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(b)(1) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.13(b) · All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

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

416.15(b)(11)(ii) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(iii) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(13) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(j) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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 Aug 27, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.7(a) · The program must establish and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines, including snack and meal periods, nap and rest periods, indoor activities, outdoor play time and a variety of large muscle activities throughout the day. There must be physical activity, appropriate to the ages of the children in care, every day.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.7(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 416.8 of this Part.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(b)(1) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(h)(1)(i) · The caregivers 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 Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

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

416.11(i)(14) · Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

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

416.13(b) · All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

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

416.15(b)(11)(ii) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(3) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(4) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(13) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.3(h) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(b)(1) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(i)(14) · Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

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

416.13(b) · All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

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

416.15(b)(11)(ii) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(iii) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(j) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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.

416.7(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 416.8 of this Part.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(b)(1) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.13(b) · All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

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

416.15(b)(11)(ii) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(13) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(j) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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 May 13, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.7(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 416.8 of this Part.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.7(u) · 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 May 13, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(b)(1) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(h)(1)(i) · The caregivers 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 Corrected by May 13, 2025

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

416.11(h)(2) · The home must be equipped with a portable first aid kit which is accessible for emergency treatment. The first aid kit must be stocked to treat a broad range of injuries and situations and must be restocked as necessary. The first aid kit and any other first aid supplies must be kept in a clean, covered container or cabinet inaccessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

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

416.15(b)(11)(ii) · In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(3) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(4) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 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 Apr 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(i) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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

416.7(j) · Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. 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 Apr 3, 2025

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

416.7(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 416.8 of this Part.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.7(u) · 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 Apr 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.8(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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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 Apr 3, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.8(j)(3) · When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(a)(1) · No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(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 Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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

416.11(h)(1)(i) · The caregivers 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 Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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

416.11(i)(23) · The premises must be kept free of vermin.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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

416.12(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 Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.13(b) · All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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

416.15(b)(4) · The caregivers, employees, volunteers and all members of the household must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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

416.15(b)(10)(ii) · A group family day care home must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(20) · No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(1) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 416.4 and 416.5 of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(3) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(4) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(13) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(4) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.4(b)(4) · The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(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 Jan 15, 2025

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

416.5(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 Jan 15, 2025

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

416.5(b)(2) · The emergency evacuation diagram must be posted in a visible location.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

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

416.5(b)(5) · The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(i) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

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

416.8(p)(1)(i) · Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

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

416.15(a)(2) · Each group family day care home which has been issued a license by the Office must openly display such license and all waivers, limitations and restrictions in the home for which it was issued.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(c)(13) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(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 Oct 24, 2024

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

416.14(b)(1) · Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.