413.4(b) · The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

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

413.4(d)(2) · Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.3(a)(2) · Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the program must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s).

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

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

414.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.5(b)(4) · Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.11(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 Feb 11, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.11(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 Feb 11, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.14(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 Feb 11, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

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

414.14(l) · CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

413.4(d)(2) · Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.5(b)(4) · Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(a) · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.8(k)(1)(i) · for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.11(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 7, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.11(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 7, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.13(b)(6) · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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

414.14(c)(2) · 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).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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

414.14(l) · CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.2(f) · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.3(g) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.14(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 Mar 17, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.3(b) · Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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

414.3(g) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.5(q) · Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children and present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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

414.3(b) · Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

414.3(g) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.3(k) · Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

414.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.5(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 1, 2024

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

414.5(q) · Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children and present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

414.11(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 1, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.11(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 1, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.13(b)(1) · 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: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

414.13(b)(2) · 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;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

414.13(b)(6) · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

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

Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024

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

414.15(c)(6) · 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; 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 program staff; 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 Oct 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.3(b) · Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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

414.3(g) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.3(k) · Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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

414.5(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 Jun 20, 2024

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

414.5(q) · Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children and present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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

414.11(b)(1)(i) · Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: at the time of initial school age child care program application;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.11(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 Jun 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.13(b)(1) · 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: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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

414.13(b)(2) · 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;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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

414.13(b)(6) · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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

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

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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

414.15(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 ninety days.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.2(a)(1) · Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a completed application, including required attestations, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents. Such application and attestations must include an agreement by the applicant to operate the school-age child care program in conformity with applicable laws and regulations;

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.2(a)(13) · Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a health care plan developed in accordance with the requirements of section 414.11(c) of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.2(d) · Applicants for a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the school-age child care program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.2(e)(12) · Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a copy of a certification of insurance from an insurance company showing general liability insurance is provided to the school age child care program and a copy of the insurance policy; and

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.2(f) · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.3(b) · Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

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

414.3(g) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.3(k) · Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

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

414.5(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 Mar 28, 2024

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

414.5(q) · Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children and present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

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

414.13(b)(6) · 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.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

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

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

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

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

414.15(b)(11)(i) · In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change in director;

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(11)(ii) · 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:

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) · 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: 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 Mar 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(11)(ii)(b) · 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: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 Mar 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) · 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: fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review;

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(11)(ii)(d) · 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: a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction; and

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · 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: two acceptable references;

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(11)(iii) · In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must obtain a medical statement before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 414.11 of this Part;

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(12)(iii) · The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately or no later than the next day of business of the director's resignation or termination;

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(b)(23)(i) · Upon termination or resignation of the director: An acting director must be immediately named by the registrant.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

414.15(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 Mar 28, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.