OCFS-LDSS-7029-4. Supervision, Ratios and Group Sizes in Legally-Exempt Group Child Care Program

Form OCFS-LDSS-7029-4, "Supervision, Ratios and Group Sizes in Legally-Exempt Group Child Care Program," is a tool used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to ensure that legally-exempt group child care programs adhere to appropriate supervision, ratios, and group size standards. This form focuses on maintaining a safe and suitable environment for the children under the program's care.

The form typically consists of sections outlining the program's adherence to supervision requirements, child-to-staff ratios, and maximum group sizes. It may also include sections for signatures, dates, and additional comments to provide a comprehensive verification record.

Important fields in this form include information about the child care program, details of supervision standards, child-to-staff ratios, maximum group sizes, and signatures of responsible parties. Accurate completion of these fields is crucial to ensure accurate verification of the program's compliance with supervision and group size regulations.

Application Example: An inspector visits a legally-exempt group child care program to verify that they are adhering to appropriate supervision, ratios, and group sizes. The inspector uses this form to document their observations, assess compliance with the standards, and identify any corrective actions needed. The child care program receives the verification report and takes appropriate measures to ensure compliance.

Related form: Form OCFS-LDSS-7029-6, "Site Verification of Staff Records for Legally-Exempt Group Child Care Program," is related as it pertains to verifying staff records. However, OCFS-LDSS-7029-4 focuses on supervision, ratios, and group sizes, while OCFS-LDSS-7029-6 focuses on staff records.