418-1.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(23) · Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(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 Oct 15, 2025

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

418-1.14(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 15, 2025

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

418-1.15(b)(23) · Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(23) · Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.3(o) · All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

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

418-1.4(h) · The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

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

418-1.5(b)(5) · The program 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 Jun 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(b)(7) · Each program must have on site a variety of supplies including food, water, first aid and other safety equipment to allow for the protection of the health and safety of children in the event parents are unable to pick up children due to a local disaster. The plan must take into account a child's needs for an overnight stay. Food supplies must be non-perishable and of sufficient quantity for all children for an overnight stay. Programs that serve food daily and have a food supply stored on site for their daily operation or are co-located at a site with a cafeteria, pantry or eatery of some kind are not required to store emergency food or water supplies if they can show that they have access to and permission to use those foods in a declared emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(s) · Day care centers that do not offer care to infant and toddlers may enroll children who will turn three by December 1st of that same year if the day care center enrollment coincides with the start of the local public school year.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.12(d) · Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

Category: nutrition. 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 Jun 18, 2025

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 Jun 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(c)(1) · 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: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(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 18, 2025

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

418-1.15(a)(4) · The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(22)(i) · The child day care center must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: the Office's child day care center regulations;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(12) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(22) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(34) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements;

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Mar 12, 2025

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

418-1.15(b)(11)(ii) · In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date, the name of any proposed new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including:

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(29)(iii) · 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 licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire 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;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 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 Jul 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(29)(v) · 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 an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.