Bill > A09202

This bill establishes a waiver for child care learning pods, which are unlicensed and unregulated child care providers that serve 3 to 6 children between the ages of 0 and 17 who are not residents or related to the home where the pod is located. The bill allows these child care learning pods to operate without being subject to the regulations of the Office of Children and Family Services, as long as they comply with local laws and submit an annual waiver to the office. The waiver includes information about the pod's operator, location, hours, and other requirements. The bill also allows the Office of Children and Family Services to impose civil penalties of up to $1,000 for violations, with additional penalties for failure to submit the required waiver.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A9202