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;

416.15(c)(3) · Corrected Jul 15, 2025

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;

416.15(c)(4) · Corrected Jul 15, 2025

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;

416.15(c)(6) · Corrected Jul 15, 2025

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.

416.7(l) · Corrected Jul 15, 2025

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

413.3(g)(3)(i) · Corrected Apr 2, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

416.3(h) · Corrected Jan 15, 2025

All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

416.5(y) · Corrected Jan 15, 2025

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

413.3(g)(3)(i) · Corrected Sep 6, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

416.11(a)(3) · Corrected Sep 6, 2024

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;

416.15(c)(6) · Corrected Jun 21, 2024

Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

416.15(a)(1)(ii) · Corrected May 14, 2024

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

416.8(j)(3) · Corrected May 14, 2024

The caregivers, employees, volunteers and all members of the household must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

416.15(b)(4) · Corrected May 14, 2024

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

416.4(b)(1) · Corrected Feb 7, 2024

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: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

416.15(b)(25)(iii) · Corrected Feb 7, 2024

Each employee 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:

416.14(c) · Corrected Feb 7, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

416.5(a) · Corrected Jul 13, 2023

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

416.5(i) · Corrected Jul 13, 2023

Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible.

416.5(s)(2) · Corrected Jul 13, 2023

When the provider is absent for 3 or fewer consecutive days, the Office does not need to be notified in advance; however the program must keep a written record of the caregiver present in place of the absent provider.

416.8(g)(1) · Corrected Jul 13, 2023

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

416.15(b)(12) · Corrected Jul 13, 2023

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.