A 6210 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Limits the experiential qualifications of child day care center employees to what was required for their educational qualifications

Summary

Limits the experiential qualifications of group teachers for preschool classes and groups teachers for infant or toddler classes to what was required for their educational qualifications or certain college credits in related areas.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2026

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A6210 → A6210A · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand the qualifications for preschool and infant/toddler group teachers by introducing multiple pathways to eligibility. Previously, holding a specific associate's degree or credential was the primary route to qualify without additional experience. The new version adds options for teachers with only nine college credits (if on a study plan) or those holding a child development associate credential combined with one year of general childcare experience.

Scope change

The scope of eligible candidates for group teaching positions was broadened to include individuals with fewer formal degrees or those with general childcare experience alongside specific credentials.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a new eligibility pathway allowing individuals with nine college credits in early childhood fields to qualify as preschool teachers if they are on a study plan leading to an associate's degree or recognized credential.

Added a new eligibility pathway allowing individuals with a child development associate credential and one year of general childcare experience to qualify as preschool teachers, even without a specific preschool-focused credential.

Added a new eligibility pathway for infant/toddler teachers allowing those with a child development associate credential and one year of infant/toddler experience to qualify, removing the strict requirement for a specific infant/toddler credential in this scenario.

REQUIREMENT

Modified the credential requirements to explicitly recognize credentials issued by the Office of Children and Family Services rather than just generic 'office-recognized' credentials.

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 6210A

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

lower

Feb 27, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

lower

1 primary · 11 co-sponsors