The Learning Cottage Daycare

418-1.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law. (not corrected)

418-1.11(a)(2) The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child. (not corrected)

418-1.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents. (not corrected)

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.

418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

418-1.8(e) A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.

418-1.5(s)(3) Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

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418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

418-1.15(c)(12) 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

418-1.15(c)(6) 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: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

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418-1.7(o) 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 program 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 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

418-1.7(m) Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. 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.

418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

418-1.14(g) For the thirty (30) hours of training that must be received every two years, any person responsible for developing, directing, and supervising the daily activity programs for children who can demonstrate basic competency in a particular topic to the Office may determine in which of the specified topics he or she needs further study. The Office may also exempt any person responsible for developing, directing and supervising the daily activity programs for children 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 every two years, and a minimum of five (5) hours of training each year.

418-1.5(ab)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

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418-1.5(aa) 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 young children to swallow.

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418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

418-1.15(c)(12) 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

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418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

418-1.8(q)(1)(i) Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

418-1.7(u) Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not come in contact with the sleeping surfaces of another child's rest equipment during storage. Mats and cots must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces do not touch when stacked.

418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

418-1.14(c)(1) 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: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

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