§ 43.03 Scope and Applicability.
RCNY § 43.03
The provisions of this Article shall apply to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs of instruction provided for children ages three through five that are located within a school, or that are part of a school, and shall be in addition to requirements of other provisions of this Code applicable to schools. For the purposes of this Article, being "part of a school" shall mean that there is identical ownership, operation, management and control of kindergarten and pre-kindergarten classes for children ages three through five and all other classes provided by the school. All educational or other programs, regardless of whether they are located within, or are part of an elementary or other school, that are intended for and attended by children younger than three years of age shall be deemed child care services and the person in charge of a school shall not provide care for such children unless such programs have been issued a permit by the Commissioner pursuant to 24 RCNY Health Code Article 47.













