417.4(h)(4) · All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2025

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

417.14(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 Oct 21, 2025

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

417.15(b)(10)(i) · A 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 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 Oct 21, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(13) · The caregivers, employees and volunteers must be familiar with the regulations governing family day care. Such regulations must be readily accessible to the caregivers for reference purposes and must be made available for review to a parent of a child in care upon request by a parent.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2025

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

417.15(c)(5) · 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: 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 Oct 21, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(c)(13) · 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: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

417.4(f) · Multi-purpose fire extinguishers of a type approved for use in residences must be maintained in good working condition and placed in the kitchen and outside the furnace room. A family day care program located in a multiple family dwelling is not required to place or maintain a fire extinguisher outside the furnace room of such dwelling. The caregivers must know how to use the fire extinguishers placed in such home. Fire extinguishers with gauges must show a full charge. Fire extinguishers with seals must have unbroken seals.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2025

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

417.2(a)(5) · Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: sworn statements by the provider, assistant(s), substitutes and any person 18 years of age or older who resides in the proposed family day care home indicating whether, to the best of their knowledge, they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction, and fingerprint images as required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article;

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.5(c) · Portable electric heaters or other portable heating devices, regardless of the type of fuel used, may not be used in rooms accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

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

417.5(r) · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

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

417.11(i)(12) · When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

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

417.15(b)(19)(i) · Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the State Central Register of Child Abuse And Maltreatment database check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the person is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment; and

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(19)(ii) · Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law; and

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(19)(iii) · Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

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

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 Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(19)(i) · Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the State Central Register of Child Abuse And Maltreatment database check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the person is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment; and

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

417.15(b)(19)(ii) · Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law; and

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.