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

Rule 417.5(a).

With the prior written permission of the parent, children who are napping or sleeping may do so in a room where an awake approved caregiver is not present, the doors to all rooms must be open; the approved caregiver must remain on the same floor as the children; and a functioning electronic monitor must be used in any room where children are sleeping or napping and an awake approved caregiver is not present.

Rule 417.8(b)(1).

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver, who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, on the premises of the child care program during the program’s operating hours.

Rule 417.14(m).

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.

Rule 417.4(b)(1).

Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product’s use or the program’s health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Rule 417.5(k). Corrected during the inspection.

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Rule 417.11(a)(3).

The caregivers must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Rule 417.11(h)(1)(i).

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.

Rule 417.4(b)(1).

The emergency evacuation diagram must be posted in a visible location.

Rule 417.5(b)(2).

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Rule 417.5(b)(4).

All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

Rule 417.5(l)(2).

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 417.8 of this Part.

Rule 417.7(l).