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418-1.11(a)(2) · The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2026

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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 by Mar 4, 2026

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418-1.11(c)(2)(x) · guidelines and procedures to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis that comply with the anaphylactic policy for child day care providers jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health; and

Corrected by Mar 4, 2026

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418-1.11(f)(21) · In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2026

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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 Mar 12, 2025

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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 by Nov 7, 2024

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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 by Nov 7, 2024

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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 Nov 7, 2024

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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 Nov 7, 2024

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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 by May 15, 2024

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

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

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

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

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

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

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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 Oct 6, 2023

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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 by Oct 6, 2023

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418-1.4(f) · Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Corrected by Oct 6, 2023

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

Corrected by Oct 6, 2023

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418-1.4(f) · Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Corrected by Aug 31, 2023

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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 Aug 31, 2023

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