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 Sep 6, 2024

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 Sep 6, 2024

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

418-1.11(e)(2) · Staff who will be responsible for administering medications must receive training in the methods of administering medications prior to administering any medications in a child day care setting. Upon completion of the training, the staff must receive a written certificate from the trainer that indicates that the trainee has successfully completed this training, as required, and demonstrated competency in the administration of medications in a day care setting.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(f)(5)(i) · Staff may not administer medications by injection, vaginally or rectally except as follows: where the staff has been certified to administer medications in a day care setting and the parent and the child's health care provider have indicated such treatment is appropriate and received instruction on the administration of the medication; or

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 May 9, 2024

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 May 9, 2024

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

418-1.13(b)(6) · 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: 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 6, 2024

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

418-1.14(c) · 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:

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(d) · Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(29)(iv) · Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center; and

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023

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 Aug 14, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.13(b)(1) · 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 statement or summary of the applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2023

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 Aug 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 18, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(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 Jul 18, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(b)(1) · Staff and volunteers 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 18, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(h)(5)(i) · A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 Jul 18, 2023

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

418-1.13(b)(1) · 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 statement or summary of the applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

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

418-1.13(b)(2) · 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: 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 child care center staff member;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

Category: background checks. 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 18, 2023

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

418-1.13(b)(4) · 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: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 418-1.10(b)(1)(i) of this Subpart;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

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

418-1.13(b)(5) · 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: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on 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, as required by section 418-1.10(b)(1)(ii); and

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

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

418-1.15(b)(13) · All staff and volunteers of the child day care center must be familiar with the Office regulations and policies governing such programs, and the child care center's policies. Such regulations and policies must be readily accessible to staff and volunteers for reference purposes.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

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