Defines "critical violations" by child care providers and outlines sanctions, penalties, and appeal processes.

This bill amends the social services law to define "critical violations" by child care providers, including incidents of serious injury or death of a child in their care. It mandates that child care providers notify the Office of Children and Family Services within 48 hours of such incidents. The bill outlines sanctions for critical violations, such as suspension or revocation of licenses, and establishes an online portal for providers to self-report violations.

Defines "critical violations" by child care providers and outlines sanctions, penalties, and appeal processes.

This bill amends the social services law to define "critical violations" by child care providers, including incidents of serious injury or death of a child in their care. It mandates that child care providers notify the Office of Children and Family Services within 48 hours of such incidents. The bill outlines sanctions for critical violations, such as suspension or revocation of licenses, and establishes an online portal for providers to self-report violations.