Int 1189-2025

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Study and report on expediting the child care permitting process. a. Definitions. For purposes of this local law, the following terms have the following meanings: Child care program. The term "child care program" means any program that meets the definition provided in subdivision d of section 47.01 of the New York city health code. Child care advisory board. The term "child care advisory board" means the board established pursuant to section 620 of the New York city charter. b. No later than 1 year after the effective date of this local law, the child care advisory board, in consultation with the department of buildings and the fire department, and other relevant agencies as needed, shall submit to the mayor and the speaker of the council a report on the child care permitting process. Such study shall: 1. Identify the steps required to obtain permits for child care programs, including the roles of the department of mental health and hygiene, the fire department, the department of buildings, and other relevant agencies in the permitting process. 2. Determine barriers faced by child care providers in the permitting process, including issues related to interagency communication, timelines, and common delays. 3. Solicit input from child care providers, parents, community organizations, and advocacy groups to determine the most common inefficiencies in the childcare permitting process. 4. Provide recommendations to expedite the child care permitting process including, but not be limited to, recommendations related to improving communication and collaboration among agencies to streamline the process, while ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, and building standards. � 2. This local law takes effect immediately and expires and is deemed repealed upon the submission of the study required by section one of this local law. CY LS #10788, 17813 2/5/2025 2 1