(p) 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. (q) Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children and present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows. (r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure. (s) Door latches, locks and covers. (1) Every closet door latch that is accessible to children must be constructed to enable children to open the door from inside the closet. (2) Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible to the staff. (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. (t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws, and used in all programs where children nap. (u) The use of trampolines by day care children is prohibited, except for small one person exercise trampolines. (v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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. (w) 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
(e) In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is less than 45 children, a group teacher or assistant teacher may also perform administrative/fiscal management functions and/or supervision functions, provided that the qualifications for such positions as set forth in section have been met. (f) In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher. Education Experience Person responsible for program supervision functions (Director) Bachelor's degree including, or in addition to, 12 credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field AND One year full-time teaching experience in a child day care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program AND one year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work OR New York State Children's Program Administrator Credential AND One year full-time teaching experience in a child day care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program AND one year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or related field of work OR Associate's degree in Early Childhood or related field with a plan of study leading to: a Bachelor's degree; or a New York State Program Administration credential AND Two years full-time teaching experience in a child day care center, family or group family day care home, or other early childhood program AND Two years of experience supervising staff in a child care program or related field of work OR Child Development Associate credential with a plan of study leading to a Bachelor's degree; or a New York State Children's Program AND Two years full-time teaching experience in a child day care center, family or group family day care home, or other early childhood program AND Two years of experience supervising staff in a child care program or related
(19) current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid certificates as required pursuant to section 418-1.14 of this Subpart; (20) a sample copy of all forms used in the child day care center; (21) all records relevant to the current licensing period, and the immediately preceding licensing period; (22) documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health; (23) a description of specific procedures which will assure the safety of a child who is reported to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment as well as other children provided care in the child day care center; (24) a description of policies and practices regarding appropriate supervision of children in conformance with section 418-1.8 of this Subpart; (25) a description of the pattern of supervision of staff by the director or other responsible person, and procedures to assure adequate and appropriate supervision of staff and volunteers of the program; (26) when meals are provided by the facility: (i) evidence that four weeks of current menus for snacks and meals have been reviewed by a person qualified in nutrition as being compliant with USDA Child and Adult Food Program meal patterns, as required in section 418-1.12(v) of this Subpart; or (ii) a copy of the current letter of approval of the food program issued by the Federal Child And Adult Care Food Program; or (iii) a description of food service arrangements if meals are not prepared at the center; (27) when the child day care center is owned by an individual, corporation, partnership or other entity using a business or assumed name, a copy of the certificate of doing business under an assumed name obtained from the county clerk; (28) a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the child day