416.14(c)(1) · The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 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 20, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.13(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 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) · the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b) · 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,

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

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 23, 2024

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 Jul 1, 2024

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

416.5(f)(2) · Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to unsafe, dangerous or hazardous areas or devices. Such areas and devices include, but are not limited to, holes, pits, wood, pellet and coal burning stoves, fireplaces and permanently installed gas space heaters.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

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

416.4(d) · In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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

416.5(k) · 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 24, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.5(q) · Windows above the first floor, other than those identified for emergency evacuation, that are accessible to children and which present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices which prevent a window from opening fully and prevent children from falling out of the windows.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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 Jun 24, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.11(c)(1)(i) · The health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions and creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant; and/or

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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

416.13(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 Jun 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

416.13(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 group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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 Jun 24, 2024

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 Jun 24, 2024

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 24, 2024

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 Jun 24, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.