Bill > S00966

This bill requires the New York Office of Children and Family Services to develop a comprehensive model for child care services during non-traditional hours, which are defined as day care services occurring during evenings, nights, or weekends outside of standard business hours. Within one year, the office must create a detailed model that specifies operational guidelines including permissible hours of operation, child capacity limits, staffing requirements, payment rates, and licensing standards for child care providers offering these non-traditional hours programs. The bill mandates that the office publish this model on its website, distribute information to child care providers and centers, and conduct an annual review of providers using the model to assess its effectiveness. The office is also required to promulgate necessary regulations and make ongoing adjustments to the model based on its review. The primary goal appears to be supporting families with work schedules that fall outside traditional 9-to-5 business hours by creating a structured framework for flexible child care services.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S966