Leaf, Carolyn

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.

Rule 417.11(f)(7)(i).

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.

Rule 417.12(n).

The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the family day care home;

Rule 417.15(c)(4).

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).

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.

Rule 417.15(b)(26). From a complaint. Corrected during the inspection.

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). From a complaint.

Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents regarding the health of all persons residing in the family day care home completed within the 12 months preceding the date of application, as required in section 417.11 of this Part;

Rule 417.2(a)(9).

Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

Rule 417.2(e).

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

Rule 417.5(l)(2).

All required vaccinations must be kept current.

Rule 417.5(l)(3).

Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents regarding the health of all persons residing in the family day care home completed within the 12 months preceding the date of application, as required in section 417.11 of this Part;

Rule 417.2(a)(9).

Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

Rule 417.2(e).

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Rule 417.5(i). Corrected during the inspection.

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

Rule 417.5(l)(2).

All required vaccinations must be kept current.

Rule 417.5(l)(3).

Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: sworn statements by the provider, assistant(s), substitutes and any person 18 years of age or older who resides in the proposed family day care home indicating whether, to the best of their knowledge, they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction, and fingerprint images as required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article;

Rule 417.2(a)(5).

the Statewide Central Register Database Check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the provider, employee(s), volunteer(s), and any person 18 years of age or older who lives in the prospective family day care home is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment;

Rule 417.2(a)(8)(i).

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law.

Rule 417.2(a)(8)(ii).

Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents regarding the health of all persons residing in the family day care home completed within the 12 months preceding the date of application, as required in section 417.11 of this Part;

Rule 417.2(a)(9).

Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

Rule 417.2(e).

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).

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

Rule 417.5(l)(2).

All required vaccinations must be kept current.

Rule 417.5(l)(3).

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Rule 417.4(a).

Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room, or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the home that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. If there is not a separate, enclosed furnace room, trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored within four feet of the furnace.

Rule 417.4(i).

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

Rule 417.11(i)(22). From a complaint.

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: be capable of providing, and agree to provide, safe and suitable care to children which is supportive of the children’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being;

Rule 417.13(a)(3). From a complaint.

A family day care home must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives.

Rule 417.15(b)(10)(ii). From a complaint.

No provider, caregiver, employee, volunteer or household member may place or attempt to place an Office representative, who is performing his/her role as such, in reasonable fear of physical injury.

Rule 417.15(b)(10)(iv). From a complaint.

Any intentional display of physical or verbal force, which would give an Office representative reason to fear or expect bodily harm, is prohibited.

Rule 417.15(b)(10)(v). From a complaint.

Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: sworn statements by the provider, assistant(s), substitutes and any person 18 years of age or older who resides in the proposed family day care home indicating whether, to the best of their knowledge, they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction, and fingerprint images as required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article;

Rule 417.2(a)(5). From a complaint.

the Statewide Central Register Database Check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the provider, employee(s), volunteer(s), and any person 18 years of age or older who lives in the prospective family day care home is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment;

Rule 417.2(a)(8)(i). From a complaint.

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law.

Rule 417.2(a)(8)(ii). From a complaint.

Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents regarding the health of all persons residing in the family day care home completed within the 12 months preceding the date of application, as required in section 417.11 of this Part;

Rule 417.2(a)(9). From a complaint.

Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

Rule 417.2(e). From a complaint.

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Rule 417.3(h). From a complaint.

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Rule 417.4(a). From a complaint.

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.

Rule 417.4(h)(4). From a complaint.

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). From a complaint.

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Rule 417.5(i). From a complaint.

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

Rule 417.5(l)(2). From a complaint.

All required vaccinations must be kept current.

Rule 417.5(l)(3). From a complaint.

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Rule 417.7(j). From a complaint.

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

Rule 417.11(i)(22).

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: be capable of providing, and agree to provide, safe and suitable care to children which is supportive of the children’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being;

Rule 417.13(a)(3).

A family day care home must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives.

Rule 417.15(b)(10)(ii).

Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: sworn statements by the provider, assistant(s), substitutes and any person 18 years of age or older who resides in the proposed family day care home indicating whether, to the best of their knowledge, they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction, and fingerprint images as required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article;

Rule 417.2(a)(5).

the Statewide Central Register Database Check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the provider, employee(s), volunteer(s), and any person 18 years of age or older who lives in the prospective family day care home is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment;

Rule 417.2(a)(8)(i).

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law.

Rule 417.2(a)(8)(ii).

Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents regarding the health of all persons residing in the family day care home completed within the 12 months preceding the date of application, as required in section 417.11 of this Part;

Rule 417.2(a)(9).

Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

Rule 417.2(e).

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Rule 417.3(h).

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).

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Rule 417.5(i).

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

Rule 417.5(l)(2).

All required vaccinations must be kept current.

Rule 417.5(l)(3).

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Rule 417.4(a).

There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.

Rule 417.4(c).

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.

Rule 417.4(h)(4). Corrected during the inspection.

Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room, or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the home that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. If there is not a separate, enclosed furnace room, trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored within four feet of the furnace.

Rule 417.4(i).

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).

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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(j).

Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents regarding the health of all persons residing in the family day care home completed within the 12 months preceding the date of application, as required in section 417.11 of this Part;

Rule 417.2(a)(9).

Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

Rule 417.2(e).

The caregivers, employees and volunteers must be familiar with the regulations governing family day care. Such regulations must be readily accessible to the caregivers for reference purposes and must be made available for review to a parent of a child in care upon request by a parent.

Rule 417.15(b)(13). From a complaint.

The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Rule 417.15(c)(5). From a complaint.

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Rule 417.3(h). From a complaint.

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). From a complaint.

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

Rule 417.5(l)(2). From a complaint.

Glass in outside windows less than 32 inches above the floor level must be of safety grade or otherwise protected by use of barriers to avoid accidental impact.

Rule 417.5(p). From a complaint.

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Rule 417.7(v). From a complaint.

The Registrant 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 caregivers 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:

Rule 417.11(c)(1).

Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

Rule 417.12(aa). Corrected during the inspection.

For the thirty (30) hours of training that must be received every two years after the first period of registration, any provider or assistant who can demonstrate to the Office basic competency in a particular topic may determine in which of the specified topics he or she needs further study. The Office also may exempt any provider or assistant from participating in training on a particular topic upon demonstration of substantially equivalent knowledge or experience related to that topic. All persons with such exemptions must still complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training during each two-year period, and a minimum of five (5) hours of training each year.

Rule 417.14(i).

Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must:

Rule 417.15(b)(19).

The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Rule 417.15(c)(13).

The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Rule 417.15(c)(5).

The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Rule 417.15(c)(6).

All toilets and potty chairs must be located in rooms separate from those used for cooking, playing, sleeping or eating.

Rule 417.3(m).

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).

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

Rule 417.5(l)(2).

The resting/napping places must: allow caregivers to move freely and safely within the napping area in order to check on or meet the needs of children.

Rule 417.7(o)(6). Corrected during the inspection.

The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:

Rule 413.4(b).

Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: a health care plan developed in accordance with requirements of section 417.11(c); and

Rule 417.2(a)(15).

Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment and Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs

Rule 417.2(a)(8).