Bill > A04534

This bill aims to establish a non-traditional hours model for child care services in New York, addressing the needs of families who require child care outside of standard business hours. The Office of Children and Family Services is mandated to create a comprehensive model within one year that outlines specific guidelines for evening, night, and weekend child care programs. This model will include detailed specifications such as operational hours, child capacity limits, staffing requirements, payment rates, and licensure standards for non-traditional hours child care centers. The office is required to publish these guidelines on its website, distribute the information to child care providers, and conduct an annual review of providers using this model to assess its effectiveness. By promulgating rules and regulations, the office will ensure that these non-traditional hours programs are implemented consistently and can be adjusted as needed to best support working families with non-standard schedules. The bill emphasizes the importance of flexible child care options that accommodate diverse work environments and family needs.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4534