YWCA Child Care Center

418-1.3(o)(1) · Any part of any building used as a day care center shall meet the requirements applicable under the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes as appropriate to the ages of the children in care.

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

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

Corrected by May 6, 2026

418-1.4(b)(4) · The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Corrected by May 6, 2026

418-1.8(k) · The supervision ratios are as follows:

Corrected by May 6, 2026

418-1.8(k)(2)(i) · for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

Corrected by May 6, 2026

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 by May 6, 2026

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.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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 by Feb 10, 2026

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 by Feb 10, 2026

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

Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

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;

Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

418-1.15(c)(16) · 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 napping agreement for each child in care;

Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

418-1.3(a)(2) · Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the licensee must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s).

Corrected by Sep 10, 2025

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 by Sep 10, 2025

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 by May 28, 2025

418-1.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) · fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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 by Jan 7, 2025

418-1.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) · fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Corrected by Jan 7, 2025

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

Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

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 by Dec 30, 2024

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 by Dec 30, 2024

418-1.10(a) · Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.

Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

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;

Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

418-1.7(w) · Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.

Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

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 by Dec 2, 2024

418-1.11(i)(9) · The premises must be kept free of vermin.

Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

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 by Dec 2, 2024

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 by Dec 2, 2024

418-1.15(a)(1)(ii) · Each child day care center must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

418-1.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) · fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

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 by Dec 2, 2024

418-1.2(f) · Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the child day care center has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Subpart and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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

Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

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 by Jul 17, 2024

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 by Apr 10, 2024

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 by Apr 10, 2024

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 by Apr 10, 2024

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 by Apr 10, 2024

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 by Apr 10, 2024

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 by Apr 10, 2024

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 by Apr 10, 2024

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 by Apr 10, 2024

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 by Apr 10, 2024

418-1.13(g)(2)(i) · To be qualified as a group teacher for a preschool class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field; or

Corrected by Apr 10, 2024

418-1.13(g)(3)(i) · To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and one year of experience related to caring for infants and toddlers; or

Corrected by Apr 10, 2024

418-1.13(g)(4)(i) · To be qualified as a group teacher for a school age class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field, or

Corrected by Apr 10, 2024

418-1.13(j) · The minimum age of a staff person is 16 years of age.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2024

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 by Apr 10, 2024