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Animal Facilities

Beaches

Camps

Child Care

Restaurants, Mobile Food Vending

Mental Health Licensed Programs (NYS OMH)

Violations and Summonses

Pools, Spas and Spray Grounds

Smoking: Exemptions, Registration and Hookah

Drinking Water

Cooling Towers

Radiological Equipment (X-Rays) and Materials

Other Permits and Registrations


Group Child Care (Center-based) — Information for Operators

Group child care (center-based) provides care to three or more children, under 6 years of age, for five or more hours per week. These types of facilities operate for more than 30 days in a 12-month period. They may be located anywhere, except a private residence.

The NYC Health Department compliance guides below will help you follow the law and assure families that you are protecting and promoting their children's safety, health and early education.

What Group Child Care Providers Should Know: A Compliance Guide (PDF)

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Daily Self-Inspection Checklist for Group Child Care Programs (PDF)

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Article 47 Revisions: What Group Child Care Programs Need to Know (PDF)

If you are starting a new program, you must attend a pre-permit orientation (check the box next to “Group Child Care and Summer Camp Orientation Sessions”, then click “Continue” at the bottom of the page) before applying for a new permit. After you have attended that orientation, you can apply for a permit for a new child care program.

Programs must renew their permit every two years. If you need technical assistance submitting your online application, complete a technical assistance request.

Forms, Guides and Other Helpful Documents

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Background Check Requests

Background check requests for group child care must be submitted to the NYC Health Department using an online form. This process replaces the A-Series and B-Series forms, which are no longer accepted.

The forms and instructions are available on the page linked below. Be sure to select the correct type of program you operate because your submission will be delayed or rejected if you submit the incorrect form:

For group child care only: Group (Center-Based) Child Care

Child Care Performance Summary Card

All group child care programs are required to post a child care performance summary card issued by the NYC Department of Health.

Child Care Performance Summary Card Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
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Every Child Care Program Can Perform Well (PDF)
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Webinar Presentation about Child Care Performance Summary Card (PDF)

Example of a Performance Summary Card (PDF)

Centers can submit a request for a duplicate or updated performance card.

Necessary Qualifications and Training Requirements

Group Child Care Teacher Education Requirements (PDF)

Group Child Care Training Resources (PDF)

The Aspire Registry for New York’s Early Childhood Workforce

Medication Administration Training

Attendance, Supervision and Trip Requirements

Daily Attendance Record (PDF)

Authorized Escorts List (PDF)

Guidelines for the Trip Coordinator Role and Responsibilities (PDF)

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Daily Transportation Log (PDF)

Safe Sleep

Provider Guide to Safe Sleep (PDF)

Safety Plan Addendum Guideline (PDF)

Infant Sleep Observation Form (PDF)

Written Safety Plan

Written Safety Plan Guideline (PDF)

Lost Child Plan Guideline for Centers (PDF)

Guidelines for Completing Corrective Action Plans (PDF)

Medical Care

Clean Toys To Keep Your Children Healthy (PDF)

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Handling, Cleaning and Disinfecting Children’s Toys in Group Settings Such as
Child Care and Summer Camps (PDF)

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COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Programs (PDF)

Medical Requirements for New School Entrants (PDF)

Child & Adolescent Health Examination Form (CH-205) (PDF)

Staff Medical Form (PDF)

Disease Reporting Requirements for Providers (PDF)

Seasonal Flu

Flu Vaccine Poster (PDF)

Letter to Group Child Care Directors About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (PDF)

Statement on Removal of Non-Medical Exemption from School Vaccination Requirements (PDF)

Letter to Parents on Removal of Non-Medical Exemptions (PDF)

Letter to Operators on Removal of Non-Medical Exemptions (PDF)

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Physical Activity and Nutrition: What's Required in Group Child Care Centers

Orientation for Parents Upon Enrollment

After parents enroll their child in a program, operators must provide them with information on the program’s policies and procedures for supervision, attendance, admission, discharge, emergencies and illness management.

Parents must also be provided with:

How to Get Information about Child Care Programs in New York City (PDF)

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Fire Safety

Certificate of Fitness for Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor (F-07)

Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and Other Related Systems (S-95)

Lead Paint Poisoning Prevention

Article 47 Revisions to Lead-Based Paint Requirements: What Group Child Care Programs Need to Know (PDF)

FAQs about the Annual Survey of Paint Condition for Group Child Care Service (PDF)

Annual Survey of Paint Condition for Group Child Care Service Form (PDF)

Model Notice to Families: Visual Inspection Results (PDF)

Kitchen and Food Handling Safety

Health Code Article 81: Food Preparation and Food Establishments (PDF)

What to Expect When You’re Inspected: A Guide for Food Service Operators (PDF)

Health Academy Training Courses

Facilities

Approval to Use Other Floors in Child Care Programs (PDF)

Additional Resources

NYC Health Code Article 47 (PDF)

Healthy and Safe Diaper Changing for Child Care Providers (PDF)

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Safe Cleaning: Body Fluids (PDF)

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Keep Your Child Care Center Free From Pests (PDF)

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Bureau of Child Care Borough Offices (PDF)

More Information

Child Care: Information for Operators

Early Intervention: Information for Providers