| Date |
Regulation |
Description |
Compliance Status as of last inspection |
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Apr 1, 2026 |
416.2(e) |
Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the group family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.3(h) |
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.4(b)(1) |
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.5(a) |
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.5(l)(2) |
All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.5(s)(3) |
Egress doors from the residence must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective doorknob covers may not be used on egress doors. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.5(u)(2) |
A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.7(a) |
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. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.7(f) |
As age and development permit, children must be allowed freedom of movement and must be provided with an environment designed to develop such skills as crawling, standing, walking and running. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.8(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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.8(p)(1)(i) |
Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises; |
Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.9(b) |
The caregivers must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.9(c) |
The program must provide copies of the behavior management plan to all caregivers and parents. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.11(c)(1)(ii) |
The health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: epinephrine auto injectors, diphenhydramine in combination with the auto injector, asthma inhalers and nebulizers. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.11(i)(22) |
The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.12(q) |
If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child's first and last name. |
Not Corrected |
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Mar 11, 2026 |
416.12(ad) |
Fluid milk, 100% juice and water, are the only beverages a caregiver may provide to children in the program. |
Not Corrected |
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Nov 4, 2025 |
416.14(c)(2) |
The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f). |
Not Corrected |
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Aug 4, 2025 |
416.5(l)(2) |
All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed. |
Corrected |
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Aug 4, 2025 |
416.5(l)(3) |
All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program. |
Corrected |
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Aug 4, 2025 |
416.14(c)(2) |
The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f). |
Corrected |
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Jul 3, 2025 |
413.4(b)(1) |
all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and |
Corrected |
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Jul 3, 2025 |
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) |
two acceptable references; |
Corrected |
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Jul 3, 2025 |
416.15(b)(11)(iii) |
In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part; |
Corrected |
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Jan 28, 2025 |
416.2(e) |
Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the group family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. |
Corrected |
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Jan 28, 2025 |
416.5(i) |
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. |
Corrected |
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Jan 28, 2025 |
416.5(v) |
Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws. |
Corrected |
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Oct 2, 2024 |
416.2(e) |
Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the group family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. |
Corrected |
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Oct 2, 2024 |
416.3(e) |
A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age-appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period. |
Corrected |
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Oct 2, 2024 |
416.4(b)(1) |
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home. |
Corrected |
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Oct 2, 2024 |
416.7(l) |
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 home 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 416.8 of this Part. |
Corrected |
|
Oct 2, 2024 |
416.15(b)(12) |
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations. |
Corrected |
|
Oct 2, 2024 |
416.15(c)(6) |
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; |
Corrected |
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Sep 17, 2024 |
416.15(b)(11)(i) |
In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers; |
Corrected |
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Sep 17, 2024 |
416.15(b)(12) |
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations. |
Corrected |
|
Aug 22, 2024 |
416.2(e) |
Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the group family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. |
Corrected |
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Aug 22, 2024 |
416.5(a) |
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. |
Corrected |
|
Aug 22, 2024 |
416.12(b) |
The program must ensure that each child in care for more than four hours a day receives a nutritious meal. |
Corrected |
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Aug 16, 2024 |
416.2(e) |
Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the group family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. |
Corrected |
|
Aug 16, 2024 |
416.5(s)(2) |
Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible. |
Corrected |
|
Aug 16, 2024 |
416.7(n) |
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 |
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Aug 16, 2024 |
416.7(o)(5) |
The resting/napping places must: be in a location where safe egress is not blocked; and |
Corrected |
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Aug 16, 2024 |
416.8(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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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 |
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Aug 16, 2024 |
416.9(a) |
The group family day care licensee must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the Office. This plan must include how the program will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems, and encourage acceptable behaviors. |
Corrected |
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Aug 16, 2024 |
416.9(m) |
Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited. |
Corrected |
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Aug 16, 2024 |
416.10(a) |
Any abuse or maltreatment of a child receiving child care or residing in the home, including the provider's children and any foster children, is prohibited. A group family day care home must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an employee, 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 |
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Aug 16, 2024 |
416.13(a) |
The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: |
Corrected |
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Aug 16, 2024 |
416.15(c)(6) |
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; |
Corrected |
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Jun 24, 2024 |
416.2(e) |
Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the group family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. |
Corrected |
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Jun 24, 2024 |
416.3(e) |
A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age-appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period. |
Corrected |
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Jun 24, 2024 |
416.3(f) |
All cribs must be in compliance with the safety standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Stackable cribs are prohibited. |
Corrected |
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Jun 24, 2024 |
416.15(b)(8)(i) |
The parent of any child receiving group family day care must have: unlimited and on demand access to such child; |
Corrected |
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Jun 24, 2024 |
416.15(c)(6) |
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; |
Corrected |
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Jun 24, 2024 |
416.15(c)(23) |
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: all records relevant to the current licensing period, and the immediately preceding licensing period; and |
Corrected |
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Jun 7, 2024 |
416.2(e) |
Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the group family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. |
Corrected |
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Jun 7, 2024 |
416.14(b)(1) |
Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed. |
Corrected |
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Jun 7, 2024 |
416.14(c) |
Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: |
Corrected |
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Jun 7, 2024 |
416.14(c)(1) |
The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. |
Corrected |
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Jun 7, 2024 |
416.14(c)(2) |
The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f). |
Corrected |
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Jun 7, 2024 |
416.14(f)(8) |
The required state topics are: statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment; |
Corrected |
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Jun 7, 2024 |
416.14(f)(10) |
The required state topics are: adverse childhood experiences, focused on understanding trauma and on nurturing resiliency. |
Corrected |
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Jun 7, 2024 |
416.15(b)(12) |
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations. |
Corrected |
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Jun 7, 2024 |
416.15(b)(26) |
Programs must follow safety plans developed by the Office when allegations of risk of harm to child(ren) against the program, caregiver, staff, adult household member, volunteer or visitor are under investigation. |
Corrected |
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Jun 7, 2024 |
416.15(c)(5) |
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; |
Corrected |
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Jun 7, 2024 |
416.15(c)(6) |
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; |
Corrected |
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May 13, 2024 |
416.2(e) |
Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the group family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. |
Corrected |
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May 13, 2024 |
416.15(b)(24) |
Child day care programs must keep all records relevant to the current licensing period, and the immediately preceding licensing period. |
Corrected |
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May 1, 2024 |
416.13(f) |
A person is not approved to be a caregiver until the child care program receives written approval from the Office. |
Corrected |
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May 1, 2024 |
416.2(e) |
Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the group family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. |
Corrected |
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May 1, 2024 |
416.13(f) |
A person is not approved to be a caregiver until the child care program receives written approval from the Office. |
Corrected |
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May 1, 2024 |
416.15(b)(4) |
The caregivers, employees, volunteers and all members of the household must be in good health and be of good character and habits. |
Corrected |
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Apr 19, 2024 |
416.2(e) |
Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the group family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. |
Corrected |
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Apr 19, 2024 |
416.7(p) |
Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period. |
Corrected |
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Apr 19, 2024 |
416.11(b)(1)(ii) |
The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), 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 |
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Apr 19, 2024 |
416.11(f)(7)(i) |
Over-the-counter products, including but not limited to over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions, creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant can be administered by a caregiver for one day only, with verbal permission of the parent. If an over-the-counter product is to be administered on a subsequent day or an ongoing basis, written permission from the parent must have been provided to the caregiver. |
Corrected |
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Apr 19, 2024 |
416.11(g)(5) |
Child care programs that stock supplies of over-the-counter medication, which are not in single dose packaging, must provide a separate mechanism to administer the medication for each child that may need the medication. Once a device has been used for a specific child in care, that specific device must be disposed of or reused only for that specific child and must be labeled with the child's first and last name. The program must include the procedure in the over-the-counter stock medication policy for dispensing the stock medication from the container to the device, or directly administering to the child, without contaminating the stock medication. |
Corrected |
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Apr 19, 2024 |
416.11(i)(21) |
All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office. |
Corrected |
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Apr 19, 2024 |
416.12(n) |
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 |
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Apr 19, 2024 |
416.12(q) |
If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child's first and last name. |
Corrected |
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Apr 19, 2024 |
416.12(r) |
Unused portions of bottles or containers from which children have been spoon-fed must be discarded after each feeding or placed in a securely tied plastic bag and returned to the parent at the end of the day. |
Corrected |
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Apr 19, 2024 |
416.15(b)(12) |
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations. |
Corrected |
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Apr 5, 2024 |
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. |
Corrected |
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Apr 5, 2024 |
416.2(e) |
Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the group family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. |
Corrected |
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Apr 5, 2024 |
416.4(h)(4) |
All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times. |
Corrected |
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Apr 5, 2024 |
416.7(v) |
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity. |
Corrected |
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Apr 5, 2024 |
416.15(c)(5) |
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; |
Corrected |
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Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider,
and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
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| For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact |
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560
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