The OCFS-6002 form is used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to document the education, training, and experience of individuals applying for caregiving roles in child day care programs. This form ensures compliance with OCFS regulations regarding staff qualifications, as outlined in Section .13 of the child day care regulations.
The OCFS-DCC-4838 is the official New York State checklist used by Day Care Center (DCC) programs to document monthly fire and safety inspections of their facilities. It ensures directors or designated qualified staff identify and correct fire and safety hazards promptly to protect children, staff, and visitors.
The OCFS-6000 Packet is the official Required Forms and Clearance List issued by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). This packet is used by child care programs, applicants, staff, volunteers, and household members who must complete a comprehensive background check before working or residing in a licensed, registered, or legally exempt child care setting.
The OCFS-6001 is an official New York State form used to collect required identifying information for child care providers, staff members, volunteers, and household members involved in licensed, registered, or legally-exempt child care programs. This form supports the comprehensive background check process and ensures that every individual associated with a child care setting is properly documented, screened, and linked to the correct facility records. It must be completed clearly and accurately by each applicant.
The OCFS-6022 Request for Staff Exclusion List Check is an official New York State form used by child day care programs to verify whether an individual appears on the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. The SEL identifies individuals found responsible for serious acts of abuse or neglect, and checking it is a required step in the comprehensive background check process for child care personnel.
The OCFS References Form is an official document required by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for individuals participating in child day care programs. This form collects verified employment and personal references to support background checks and ensure that child care providers, assistants, substitutes, teachers, directors, and volunteers meet state standards for safety and suitability.
OCFS-6005 — Criminal Conviction Statement (New York State Child Day Care Programs)
The OCFS-4436 Incident Report is an official New York State form issued by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to document any illness, injury, or serious incident involving a child while in day care. Licensed and registered child care providers use this form to maintain accurate records, notify parents promptly, and comply with state reporting requirements. It ensures transparency, supports child safety protocols, and serves as a legal record during investigations or inspections. You can download the OCFS-4436 form for free in PDF format from our website.
The OCFS-6027 Child Care Attendance Sheet is an official New York State form used by licensed child care providers to accurately record daily attendance, arrival and departure times, absences, and mandatory health checks for children enrolled in care. Designed by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), this form ensures compliance with state regulations, supports subsidy reporting, and helps maintain child safety. Child care centers, group family day care providers, and registered programs rely on this document for consistent, confidential recordkeeping.
This official New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) form is used by licensed child care programs to record shelter-in-place drills. Administrators and caregivers fill it to track staff participation, ensure safety compliance, and document emergency preparedness exercises. Maintaining accurate records is legally required, helps evaluate staff readiness, and ensures all safety protocols are followed. Key terms: shelter-in-place drill, child care safety, OCFS compliance, emergency preparedness.