413.3(g)(3)(i) · 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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.3(o)(2) · Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.4(f)(2) · All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.5(n)(3) · Play equipment must be used in a safe manner.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.5(n)(5) · All programs that substantially modify, or install new, outside play equipment must do so in accordance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.5(y) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.7(c) · Each program must provide a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment appropriate to the ages of the children and their developmental levels and interests, including children with developmental delays or disabilities, which promote the children's cognitive, educational, social, cultural, physical, emotional, language and recreational development.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.7(h)(1) · Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent 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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.8(e) · A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.8(l)(12) · When school age children are mixed with pre-school children at the beginning and end of the day, toddlers may not be mixed in these groups. School age children may not be mixed with children under age three at any time.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.12(a) · The program must provide sufficient and nutritious snacks to children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.15(b)(9)(vii) · Parents of children, staff and volunteers must be notified when electronic monitoring devices or surveillance cameras are used.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.15(c)(3) · 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: 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 the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.15(c)(5) · 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.15(c)(6) · 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: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

413.4(a) · The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective 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, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.5(c) · Portable electric heaters or other portable heating devices, regardless of the type of fuel used, may not be used in child day care centers.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.5(y) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.8(k)(4)(i) · for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.15(c)(5) · 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.15(c)(6) · 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: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.3(c) · Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.5(v) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.7(o) · 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 program 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 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.8(b) · The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.10(b)(1)(i) · The child day care center must submit to the Office the information necessary to inquire of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment whether any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. In accordance with a schedule developed by the Office, the Office must inquire whether any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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:

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.15(c)(6) · 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: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.3(h) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.3(o)(2) · Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.4(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.4(f)(2) · All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.5(p) · Glass in outside windows less than 32 inches above the floor level must be of safety grade or otherwise protected by use of barriers to avoid accidental impact.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.5(s)(3) · Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.5(v) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.5(y) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.11(i)(12) · Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.5(m)(1) · The child day care center must have immediate access to a minimum of one landline telephone for general use and emergencies. A working mobile phone(s) is permitted for the purpose of promoting children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program, but its use does not remove the requirement for a designated on-site landline telephone.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.7(h)(1) · Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.15(b)(9)(vi) · Day care centers that use electronic monitoring devices or surveillance cameras must allow inspectors and other representatives of the Office to have access to such equipment and to have viewing privileges as required by the Office.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.15(b)(10)(i) · The child day care center must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation of the center. Inspectors and representatives of the Office must be given free access to the building or buildings used by the center, staff, volunteers and children and any records of the center.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(10)(ii) · A child day care center must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.15(b)(10)(iii) · A child day care center must cooperate with local Child Protective Services' Staff conducting any investigation of alleged child abuse or maltreatment.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.5(a)(1)(i) · The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent 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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) · The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.6(h) · Drivers must be 18 years of age or older and hold a current valid license to drive the class of vehicle they are operating.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.8(e) · A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.8(m) · There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.3(c) · Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.3(q)(3) · Preschool and school-aged children must be accommodated in rooms having a minimum of 35 square feet for each child.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.8(l)(6) · When preschool children ages three years to five years are cared for in one group throughout the day, the teacher to child ratio and maximum group size applicable to the age of the majority of children must be followed.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

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 Oct 23, 2025

Category: background checks. 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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.6(a) · The program must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the center, provided or arranged for by the program.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.6(c) · Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan before a child can be transported by the program.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.6(d) · A child must never be left unattended in any motor vehicle or other form of transportation. The program must develop and follow procedures to guarantee no children are left alone on a bus, vehicle or other transportation modes without adult supervision at any time, including insuring all children have departed the vehicle.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.6(l) · The program must openly display its daily transportation schedules.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.6(n) · Child care programs are prohibited from transporting child care children in a vehicle built to hold more than 10 passengers, including the driver, unless the vehicle: meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration definition of a school bus or a multifunction school activity bus; complies with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable to a school bus or multifunction school activity bus; and is inspected per New York State Department of Transportation rules and regulations.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent 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.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.4(f)(2) · All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(m)(1) · The child day care center must have immediate access to a minimum of one landline telephone for general use and emergencies. A working mobile phone(s) is permitted for the purpose of promoting children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program, but its use does not remove the requirement for a designated on-site landline telephone.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(g) · Whenever the child day care center is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person designated to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.15(c)(5) · 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.15(c)(6) · 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: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.4(f)(2) · All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.7(q) · Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Mar 5, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Mar 5, 2025

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

418-1.5(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 Mar 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(y) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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

418-1.7(c) · Each program must provide a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment appropriate to the ages of the children and their developmental levels and interests, including children with developmental delays or disabilities, which promote the children's cognitive, educational, social, cultural, physical, emotional, language and recreational development.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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

418-1.7(m) · Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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

418-1.7(p) · Sleeping arrangements for infants through 12 months of age require that the infant be placed flat on his or her back to sleep, unless medical information from the child's health care provider is presented to the program by the parent that shows that arrangement is inappropriate for that child.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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

418-1.7(q) · Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(e) · A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.8(k)(3)(i) · for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(n) · The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(c)(2)(i) · The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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

418-1.11(i)(12) · Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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 Mar 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Mar 5, 2025

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

418-1.5(m)(1) · The child day care center must have immediate access to a minimum of one landline telephone for general use and emergencies. A working mobile phone(s) is permitted for the purpose of promoting children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program, but its use does not remove the requirement for a designated on-site landline telephone.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Oct 29, 2024

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

418-1.8(a) · Children cannot be left without competent 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 Oct 29, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 Oct 29, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(k)(3)(i) · for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(n) · The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 Oct 2, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.4(f)(2) · All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(y) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

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

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

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(c)(2)(iv) · the advance arrangements for the care of any child who has or develops symptoms of illness or is injured, including notifying the child's parent;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024

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

418-1.7(q) · Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(l)(7) · Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(l)(8) · Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(11)(i) · In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any proposed change in director;

Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.