OCFS-LDSS-7021. Health Care Plan - Family Day Care, Group Family Day Care, Small Day Care Center

Form OCFS-LDSS-7021, "Health Care Plan - Family Day Care, Group Family Day Care, Small Day Care Center," is a critical component of the documentation required for family day cares, group family day cares, and small day care centers seeking approval to operate in the state of New York. This form outlines the health care plan established by the child care facility to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of the children in their care.

The form consists of sections detailing the health care plan, including emergency procedures, staff training, medical contact information, immunization policies, and other relevant health-related policies. It may also include sections for signatures and the date of submission.

Important fields in this form include information about the child care facility, the health care plan's details, emergency contact information, staff training specifics, and immunization policies. Accurate completion of these fields is essential to demonstrate the facility's commitment to the children's safety and health, as well as compliance with state regulations.

Application Example: A family day care provider seeking approval to operate in New York must submit this form as part of their application. The form would outline the health care plan that includes procedures for emergencies, staff training, medical contacts, and immunization policies. By submitting a comprehensive health care plan, the provider demonstrates their readiness to provide a secure and healthy environment for the children under their care.

Related form: Form OCFS-LDSS-7020, "Health Care Plan - Day Care Center," serves a similar purpose but is designed specifically for day care centers. The distinction is in the type of child care facility and the associated requirements for the health care plan.