Childtime Learning Centers

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;

Rule 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 showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements;

Rule 418-1.15(c)(34).

The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: arrange for the transportation of any child in need of emergency health care, and for the supervision of the children remaining in the program;

Rule 418-1.11(h)(1)(ii).

To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either:

Rule 418-1.13(g)(3).

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.

Rule 418-1.8(a). From a complaint.

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.

Rule 418-1.8(a).

Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.

Rule 418-1.8(l)(11).

Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children.

Rule 418-1.3(c).

A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

Rule 418-1.3(d).

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Rule 418-1.11(i)(8).

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 condition,

Rule 418-1.15(b)(14)(iv).

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child’s complete name.

Rule 418-1.12(z).

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Rule 418-1.14(c).

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Rule 418-1.14(d).

Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: 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 or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;

Rule 418-1.15(b)(29)(iii).

Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal.

Rule 418-1.15(b)(29)(v).

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Rule 418-1.5(a).

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Rule 418-1.3(o)(2).

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.

Rule 418-1.11(a)(1).