Includes outdoor nature-based childcare programs under the regulatory framework for child day care providers.

New York S07971 amends the social services law to include outdoor nature-based child care programs under the regulatory framework for child day care providers. This includes establishing minimum quality program requirements, setting staff/child ratios, and defining appropriate levels of supervision. The bill also mandates training for employees and volunteers, and outlines procedures for handling reports of child abuse or maltreatment. It ensures that outdoor nature-based child care programs meet the same standards as traditional child care programs.

Includes outdoor nature-based childcare programs under the regulatory framework for child day care providers.

New York S07971 amends the social services law to include outdoor nature-based child care programs under the regulatory framework for child day care providers. This includes establishing minimum quality program requirements, setting staff/child ratios, and defining appropriate levels of supervision. The bill also mandates training for employees and volunteers, and outlines procedures for handling reports of child abuse or maltreatment. It ensures that outdoor nature-based child care programs meet the same standards as traditional child care programs.