413.2(c)(15) · Volunteer means any unpaid person, that is not in the role of a caregiver or staff as defined herein, who is present at the day care program for the purpose of assisting with care of children or the operation of the child care program, and who has the potential for either unsupervised contact or regular and substantial contact with children in care. A volunteer is not employed by the program and he or she may not be counted in the supervision ratio. All volunteers have the potential for either unsupervised contact or regular and substantial contact with children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 Jun 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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

418-1.3(b) · Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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

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

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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 Oct 10, 2024

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

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

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 Oct 10, 2024

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

418-1.4(c) · Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided, maintained and operate as designed.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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

418-1.4(d) · All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements 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 Oct 10, 2024

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

418-1.4(e) · All fire suppression equipment and systems must be tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements 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 Oct 10, 2024

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 Oct 10, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 10, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 Oct 10, 2024

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

418-1.5(t) · Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 Oct 10, 2024

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

418-1.11(i)(8) · The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 Oct 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Oct 10, 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 Oct 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(33) · 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 government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.7(r)(7) · The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(a)(7) · With the exception of children meeting the criteria of sections 418-1.11(a) (6) children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

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

418-1.11(c)(1) · The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

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

418-1.12(w) · The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(b)(14) · 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:

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Jul 19, 2024

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 Jul 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.3(d) · A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(n)(4) · Play equipment and apparatus may be used only by the children for whom it is developmentally appropriate.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 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 Apr 4, 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 Apr 4, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 Apr 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 Apr 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.