LDSS-4443. Child Care Attendance Sheet

The LDSS-4443 Child Care Attendance Sheet is a form used by child care providers to record the attendance of children in their care. The main purpose of this form is to comply with the regulations set forth by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in New York State.

The form consists of several parts, including the name of the child care provider, the names of the children in care, the dates of attendance, and the signatures of both the parent/guardian and the child care provider.

This form is important for both the child care provider and the parent/guardian as it serves as a record of attendance and can be used to verify the child's attendance for reimbursement purposes.

When writing this form, the data required includes the names of the child care provider and the children in care, as well as the dates of attendance. Additionally, both the parent/guardian and the child care provider must sign the form.

No additional documents are required to be attached to the form, but it should be kept on file by the child care provider for at least three years.

An example of the application of this form would be a child care center submitting this form to the OCFS as part of their compliance with regulations.

Strengths of this form include its simplicity and clarity in recording attendance, while weaknesses could include the potential for errors in recording attendance or signatures. Opportunities for improvement could include the integration of technology for more efficient record-keeping. A potential threat could be non-compliance with OCFS regulations.

An alternative form could be an electronic attendance system, which could eliminate errors and increase efficiency. However, this would require additional technology and could potentially be more expensive.

The use of this form affects the future of the child care provider, as compliance with OCFS regulations is necessary for continued operation. The form is typically submitted to the OCFS by the child care provider and is stored on file by both the provider and the OCFS.