Kingdom Children Daycare

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

Rule 416.11(i)(22).

The premises must be kept free of vermin.

Rule 416.11(i)(23).

Each group family day care home which has been issued a license by the Office must openly display such license and all waivers, limitations and restrictions in the home for which it was issued.

Rule 416.15(a)(2).

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;

Rule 416.15(c)(5).

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;

Rule 416.15(c)(6).

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Rule 416.3(h).

The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Rule 416.5(b)(5).

Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to unsafe, dangerous or hazardous areas or devices. Such areas and devices include, but are not limited to, holes, pits, wood, pellet and coal burning stoves, fireplaces and permanently installed gas space heaters.

Rule 416.5(f)(2).

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

Rule 416.5(i).

The premises must be kept free of vermin.

Rule 416.11(i)(23).

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

Rule 416.5(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 416.5(j).

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 416.5(k). Corrected during the inspection.

All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

Rule 416.5(y).

The premises must be kept free of vermin.

Rule 416.11(i)(23). From a complaint.

A group 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 416.15(b)(10)(ii). From a complaint.

The caregiver 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 a caregiver: serious incident,

Rule 416.15(b)(14)(ii). From a complaint.

The caregivers, employees, volunteers and all members of the household must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

Rule 416.15(b)(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 416.5(a). From a complaint.

Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to unsafe, dangerous or hazardous areas or devices. Such areas and devices include, but are not limited to, holes, pits, wood, pellet and coal burning stoves, fireplaces and permanently installed gas space heaters.

Rule 416.5(f)(2). From a complaint.

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

Rule 416.5(i). From a complaint.

All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

Rule 416.5(y). 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 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.

Rule 416.8(a). From a complaint.

Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to:

Rule 416.8(p)(1). From a complaint.

Caregivers and volunteers must thoroughly wash their hands with soap and running water at the beginning of each day, before and after the administration of medications, when they are dirty, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, after changing a diaper, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.

Rule 416.11(i)(1).

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.

Rule 416.11(i)(21).

The premises must be kept free of vermin.

Rule 416.11(i)(23).

Disposable gloves must be immediately available and worn whenever there is a possibility for contact with blood, including but not limited to: changing diapers where there is blood in the stool;

Rule 416.11(i)(8)(i)(a).

Children may not be placed in a crib with a bottle, food or drink.

Rule 416.12(ab).

Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.

Rule 416.12(d).

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

Rule 416.4(a).

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 416.4(h)(4).

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

Rule 416.5(a).

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

Rule 416.5(b)(2).

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Rule 416.5(d).

Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to unsafe, dangerous or hazardous areas or devices. Such areas and devices include, but are not limited to, holes, pits, wood, pellet and coal burning stoves, fireplaces and permanently installed gas space heaters.

Rule 416.5(f)(2).

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

Rule 416.5(i).

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 416.5(k).

Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

Rule 416.5(n)(1).

Play equipment must be used in a safe manner.

Rule 416.5(n)(3).

Every closet door latch that is accessible to children must be constructed to enable children to open the door from inside the closet.

Rule 416.5(s)(1).

All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

Rule 416.5(y).

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.

Rule 416.7(a).

The use of any type of device for social or entertainment purposes, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, using the Internet, or making personal calls by caregivers while supervising children is prohibited. Use of any devices for brief and necessary communications or purposes directly related to the child care program such as communication with parents or the Office and its representatives is allowable.

Rule 416.8(m).

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 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 416.11(c)(1).

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

Rule 416.11(i)(22).

The premises must be kept free of vermin.

Rule 416.11(i)(23).

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Rule 416.15(c)(13).

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;

Rule 416.15(c)(5).

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

Rule 416.3(d).

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Rule 416.3(h).

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

Rule 416.4(a).

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

Rule 416.4(c).

Multi-purpose fire extinguishers of a type approved for use in residences must be maintained in good working condition and placed in the kitchen and outside the furnace room. A group family day care program located in a multiple family dwelling is not required to place or maintain a fire extinguisher outside the furnace room of such dwelling. The caregivers must know how to use the fire extinguishers placed in such home. Fire extinguishers with gauges must show a full charge. Fire extinguishers with seals must have unbroken seals.

Rule 416.4(f).

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 416.4(h)(4).

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 416.4(i).

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

Rule 416.5(a).

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Rule 416.5(d).

Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to unsafe, dangerous or hazardous areas or devices. Such areas and devices include, but are not limited to, holes, pits, wood, pellet and coal burning stoves, fireplaces and permanently installed gas space heaters.

Rule 416.5(f)(2).

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

Rule 416.5(i).

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 416.5(j).

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 416.5(p).

The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for children to swallow.

Rule 416.5(t).

All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

Rule 416.5(y).

Each group family day care home must provide a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment appropriate to the ages of the children and their developmental levels and interests, including children with developmental delays or disabilities, which promote the children’s cognitive, educational, social, cultural, physical, emotional, language and recreational development.

Rule 416.7(e).

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.

Rule 416.11(i)(21). From a complaint.

The premises must be kept free of vermin.

Rule 416.11(i)(23). From a complaint.

Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.

Rule 416.12(d). From a complaint.

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Rule 416.15(c)(13). From a complaint.

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;

Rule 416.15(c)(5). From a complaint.

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

Rule 416.3(d). 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 416.5(a). From a complaint.

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Rule 416.5(d). From a complaint.

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

Rule 416.5(i). From a complaint.

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 416.5(j). 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 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.

Rule 416.8(a). From a complaint.

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Rule 416.8(j)(1). From a complaint.

The use of any type of device for social or entertainment purposes, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, using the Internet, or making personal calls by caregivers while supervising children is prohibited. Use of any devices for brief and necessary communications or purposes directly related to the child care program such as communication with parents or the Office and its representatives is allowable.

Rule 416.8(m). From a complaint.

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.

Rule 416.9(a). From a complaint.

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 416.11(a)(1).

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

Rule 416.11(a)(3).

The caregivers 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 416.11(h)(1)(i).

A group 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 416.15(b)(10)(ii).

The caregivers, employees, volunteers and all members of the household must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

Rule 416.15(b)(4).

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Rule 416.15(c)(13).

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;

Rule 416.15(c)(5).

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;

Rule 416.15(c)(6).

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

Rule 416.4(a).

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

Rule 416.5(a).

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

Rule 416.5(b)(2).

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Rule 416.5(d).

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

Rule 416.5(i).

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 416.5(j).

Every closet door latch that is accessible to children must be constructed to enable children to open the door from inside the closet.

Rule 416.5(s)(1).

All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

Rule 416.5(y).

The Licensee must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the group family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.

Rule 416.6(a).

Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan.

Rule 416.6(c).

All children must be secured in child safety seats properly installed per manufacturers recommendations, or with safety belts, as appropriate for the age of the child in accordance with the requirements of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, before any child may be transported in a motor vehicle where such transportation is provided or arranged for by the licensee.

Rule 416.6(f).

Each group family day care home must provide a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment appropriate to the ages of the children and their developmental levels and interests, including children with developmental delays or disabilities, which promote the children’s cognitive, educational, social, cultural, physical, emotional, language and recreational development.

Rule 416.7(e).

No crib, cot, bed or mat may be occupied by more than one child, nor by a child and any adult.

Rule 416.7(s).

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.

Rule 416.8(a).

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.

Rule 416.11(i)(21).

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

Rule 416.5(i).

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;

Rule 416.15(c)(6).

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 416.11(a)(1).

Either disposable towels or individual cloth towels for each child must be used. If individual cloth towels are used, they must be laundered daily.

Rule 416.11(i)(19).

Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Rule 416.11(i)(27). Corrected during the inspection.

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.

Rule 416.14(b)(1).

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Rule 416.15(c)(13).

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;

Rule 416.15(c)(5). Corrected during the inspection.

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;

Rule 416.15(c)(6).

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

Rule 416.4(b)(1).

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

Rule 416.5(a).

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

Rule 416.5(i). Corrected during the inspection.

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 416.5(k). Corrected during the inspection.

All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

Rule 416.5(y).

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.

Rule 416.12(q).

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;

Rule 416.15(c)(5). Corrected during the inspection.

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;

Rule 416.15(c)(6). Corrected during the inspection.