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.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.9(j) · Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.10(c)(1) · Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) · 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 incident,

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

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

418-1.15(c)(31) · 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 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;

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(32) · 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 service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(aa) · The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 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 Aug 16, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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 Aug 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.13(a)(1) · Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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,

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

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;

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Mar 25, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.10(c)(1) · Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) · 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 incident,

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

Category: transportation. 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 Jan 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(b)(2) · The Emergency Evacuation Diagram, as approved by the Office, must be posted in a conspicuous place in every room.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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

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.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.7(k) · Daily supervised outdoor play is required for all children in care, except during inclement or extreme weather or unless otherwise ordered by a health care provider. Parents may request and programs may permit children to remain indoors during outdoor play time so long as such children will be supervised in accordance with section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: supervision. 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 Jan 29, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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;

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.7(a)(1) · The program must establish and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines, including snack and meal periods, nap and rest periods, indoor activities, outdoor play time and a variety of large muscle activities throughout the day. There must be physical activity, appropriate to the ages of the children in care, every day.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.