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Assembly passes measure to equalize infant ratio rules for home-based child care providers
Summary
The New York State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 4003, amending the Social Services Law to align infant labeling and ratios for home-based providers with center-based rules, with sponsors saying the change will create more slots and reduce wait lists for child care.
The New York State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 4003 on the consent calendar, a measure to amend the Social Services Law to align how 'infant' is defined for home-based child care providers with the current definition used for center-based providers.
Assemblymember Clark explained the vote on the floor, saying the bill removes a disparity that currently allows center-based providers to extend the 'infant' label only through 18 months, which can change staff-to-child ratios and allow centers to care for more…
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