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ED 237 223 TITLE INST.ITUTION SPONS'AGENCY pint DATE DCMENT BEnESUME PS 013 975 CoM arative I.icensingg Study: Profiles Of State Day Care LiCenSingRequirzrementS. Group Day CareAiomes'and Summary Tables. Volut=e 6. Revised Edition' 1981. Johnson (Lawrence) a=d Associates, Inc., Washington D.C. Administratiofor CX7.1ildren, Youth, and farnilies (DIMS), Washington, C. . Nov 82 Ei NOTE 512p.; For related dc=cuments,' see PS 01 .970-7 PUB TYPE Legal/LeyiSlative/Rea=Tulatory Materials (090) EDRS PRICE MF021PC21 PlusPostac=4e. DESCRIPTORS Activities; *Certifiration; Child Caregivers ; Comparative Analysisr:; *Day Care Centers; Disabilities;Early childhood Educaticin; ,FaOlity,.- Req0rements;*Feder.:_jAl Regulation; Food Service; Health; *Local-Legis7Iation; National SurveYs;" Nutrition;'hont Participation; Professional Personnel; Safety; *estate Legislati- nI.Student .Teacher Ratio;' Table (Data). IDENTIFIERS Guam; UnitedStates; VieginA'slands ABSTRACT Updating _heMministf-tration fdr Children, Youth and Families'' 1978 "Comparative Licensin=4 Study," a study was conducted to provide a common framework _for asessing state activities in critical child.caVe licensing areas , And to record the status of child care licensing as of March 1981 in .tle 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico,and the Virgin Islands. The Updated, six-volume comparative licensing stucy iinproves the format. of the original (e.g., gives greaterprornin=nce to group size and infant care) and contains detailed inforrnati7=7, onls on state laws and regulations dealing with family child care homes, group, child care homes, and day care centers. The format consists of the following categories: (1) state licensing of child daycare fac=ilities; (2) licensing process and enforcement protedures: 13) admir7listration; (4) group compositions of,children;.(51staff c4ualifications and training requirements; (6) program ofactivitLaas, including education; (7) -health and safety; (8) nutriton and food services; (9) social services; (10) parent participation; (11) infants and toddlers; (12) children withihandicappipg-anditionsas; (13) school age children; (14) facility req4krements; and (1-5) otherstate requirements compliance with other local, state,' andregionaL=1 laws and regulations. Volume 6 profiles requireMents of grapday c-i.re homes in Conpecticut, Delaware, Guam, Michigan, Minnesota, Misiourls1 Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, South Carolinalexas, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Washington, and Wyoming. Summary table profiling state day care licensing requirements are provided f=or family day care homes, day care centers, and group day core homF-sz In some group home profiles, some categories are not detailed. (Faii.) U.R. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EQUATION 8 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INEORIATION CENTER IERICt Tho doc,ornent rid; [won ropfodocoa as' rum the puson Or organization trielateld it. pr changes have heed made to irnorovfl coproduction quality. eorant do hOt oec;st:Arily foofcsoni official NIE pc.sition I' policy. Points' Of view or oreniOr15- 5tated thiS- dOCe- -1CNSING STUDY Pr Iles of St late Day Care Licensing ReqUirements R _COUP DAY 1ARE HOMES AM SUMMARY TABLES Revised Edition 1981 Volume 6 produced for Dr. Raymond C. Collins Government Project Officer The Office of Program Development Office of Developmental Services Administration for Children, Youth and Families Office of Human Development Services Department of Health and Human Services by Lawrence Johnson & Associates, Inc. 4545 42nd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016 November, 1982 GROUP DAY CARE.HOMES NECTICLIT Connecticut egulates-gronp daycare homes with the saner set of Nations as day care centers.' See.DAY CARE CENTERS. OUP DAY CARE HOMES DELA WARE E ept where otherwise noted, all cite_ -dons are to the -Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Re irrements for Licensing and Approving- Gr-up Day Care Homes, October,197 5. 100. STATE LICENSING OF '1-1ILD DAY CARE FACILITIES 11C TYPE'S OF FACILITIES SUBJE=T TO L URE AS DEFINED BY .KCAL ORDINANCES AND ST __ATE STATUTES AND REGULATION AND/0_ R GULATIONS 111- Definitions finition of a Group Day Care Home. Th a definition of a group day care hoer___ e is any facility which is owned and/or op __±-ated by an individual or group of pe=sons that provide care for more than 6 bu---= less than 12 children. The group (Tay care home offers family-like care, ustally to pre-school through 14 year-ld children and may be provided in a pri 'vete norne, in a rented or owned --roperty converted to the purpose of providing group care or in space made = vailable by a community organization, chr_zrch or institution. 112 - Exclusions and'Exemptiions No specified 113_ HHS D Are Com Sew DAY CARE CENTERS 12C AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR LI ,ENSING OF DAY CARE PROGRAMS 121- Organization of the Administratie Unit Sew DAY CARE CENTERS - Responsible Official DAY CARE CENTERS GROUP DAY C./ DELAWARE 200. 210. LICE 211; Pro. Sea DAY Cr 212. Min, Not specified. AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES And Other Odrnmuni Participation 220. LICENSING PROCED&E 221. Application. and Issuance Definition of a Group Day Care Home. Any individual licensed to operate .a family clay care home for a minimum of one year as of October, 1971 may, with the recommendation of their Licensing Worker, apply to the Day Care Unit for a group day care home license. Requ red Procedures for Obtaining A License. Any person desiring to become a group day care home must have functioned successfully as a licensed family day care home for a minimum of 1 year. Then the person \must -contact the county office licensing worker for recommendation to develop a group day care home. After recommendation is made, the Day Care Unit may approve the initial licensing. If approval i not granted, a written appeal may be made to the Director of the Division within 10 days after the notification. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES DELAWARE If the care is provided in a private home, information will be requested concerning the family and members of the household, their relation to each other, their personal and professional qualifications for care of children, factual information concerning the physical aspects of the home. Upon completion of a study that indicates requirements haye been met, a report is made to the Director of the Division of Social Services with the recommendation that a license be issued. The license is issued for a period of one yePr providing'the standards are maintained. 222. Fee Charged Not specified 223. Areas of Investigation Required. Procedures for Obtaining A License. 7 a Upon receipt. -of the signed application for licensing, a- representative of the Day Care Unit will plan with the applicant for a discussion of the requirements and a field visit to the hdme. As many contacts are made with the applicant as necessary to make a sound evaluation of the applicant, the facility, and the program. 224._ License Renewal see DAB CARE CENTERS 225. Conditional/Provisional Licenses Not specified 226. Substantial Compliance Not specified GROUP DAY CARE HOME DELAWARE 230. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES. 231. Facilityinspections See DAY CARE CENTERS 232. Denial, Suspension, Revocation of a License See DAB CAME CENTERS 233. R -edits and Sanctions 233.1 Hearings See DAY CARE CENTERS 233.2. Decisions See DAY CARE CgNTERS 233.3 Judicial Review. See DAY CARE CENTERS 0 300,. ADMINISTRATION 310. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION- 311. General Administrative Requirements Required Procedures or Obtaining A License. ,The Division requires all group day case homes to display their license in a prominent place 'so that parents can see it. 4 GROUP D AY CARE HOMES DELAWARE Requirernr=nts for Licensing - Personnel. Therq star_1l be a person in charge' responsible for the administration of ,the service. his person shall be an adult of good character and reputation with sufficient physial ability and emotional stability to provide and/or supervise the care Lf the group of children. The person in charge must have sufficient administrtive capacity to maintain efficient operation ot the group day care home. In the absence of the person in charge, 'there shall be= designated someone capable of carrying these responsibilities. Reports. A semi-orIrma' report indicating the number of children cared for, changes in perSonnel and program information will be supplied. L ephone Physical FT acilities. There sha ll be-at least 'one (1) telephone in the group day care home that is neither a ray station nor locked while the group day care home is in operation. 313. of ,Operator Financial Capabilities Not peci- i ed 320'. PE__L-1,90N 421. Put,lication of Pe nnel Policies Not Speci=ied . 322. Co=istraints A ainst Ein loyment Not specified 5 4 44 . GROUP DAY CARE HOMES DELAWARE 330. NON-DISCRIMINATION Re u rem nts prohibiting Discrimination CivIl Rights. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires th t service in programs licensed by. the Division, of Social Services are used and available without discrimination on the basis of race, color or national 340. RECORDS REQUIREMENTS 341. Children Reports. There shall be maintained record for each child cared =for which shall include: Name-and birthdate: Full names of both parents or guardians or respoo Bible relatives. Home addresses of-parents, guardians or responsil=31e relatives. Work acdresses and _responsible. relatives. Name, address and telephone number of the farnii:_y physic:an. Name, address and telephone number of th-e-.prson to be notifie case of an emergency when parents cannot be reehed.- Written consent of parents to contact the amily physician, or ,cian available to the group day care home in Record of all physical examinations and ,_ r child's-health. Dates when the child enters and Wives the telephone number of parents, guardian or a case of an emergency. natters relating to the ,GROUP DAY CARE HOMES DELAWARE A daily attendance record shall be maintained of the children'in attendance at the group day care home. See also 343. Child Eligibility and Enrollment Requernets 342. Staff Required Proced es for Obtaining A License. All persons who e expected to come in contact with the children cared for . are required to submit a written 'statement from 'Fa competent physician certifying that they are free from illness or disease that might be detrimental to the welfare of the children. Reports. There shall be maintained a record for each employee and volunteer (Worker ----- -I which shall include name, address, age, training, education, experience and other qualifications, report of physical examination at the time of employi-iient and subsequent annual examinations, and initial and terminal service dates. 343. Child Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements Care of Children. Every child shall have a health examination by a licensed physician before admission, or within 3 days in case of emergency admission. This examination shall be repeated annually. The examiner shall certify that the child is free from . communicable disease, including tuberculosis, or other conditions hazardous or potentially hazardous to the welfare of other children. A report - 1 of these examinations shall be kept on file by the operator of the home. Each child prior to admission must show evidence of all appropriate immunitations, either cornplete or in process., In the ease of after school care, a copy of the health records from the public school in the group day care home's file is sufficient. 7 -GROUP DAY CARE HOMES DELAIV--..-.-JA RE Social Services. The operator will be responsible ,for_initial admission d§cisi wind vel--iew with the parent- or guardian whether- the day care program el ti)isgroUp day care home is appropriate for the child. 1 This decision will Vie` reviewed at least annually. The parent or guardian shall tie informed at intake that tlieVouP day care home is licensed by the Division, and that any dissatisig-tiourega=ding the care children receive which cannot be resolved at the R'r-01.11idaY cre home may be brought to the attention of the Division. 344. Child Abuse Reporting Care of Children. Unmet health or social needs of the children must be discussed with the parents. If these needs are not met by the parents within easonat==,le length of time, the Division of Social Services must be notified. 345. Confiden Not specified rds Requirements 4O0. GROUP CO posrno s'o 410. STAFF7CHILD RATIO REQ UIREMEN 411, Staff /Child Ratio arch 1931 -Requirements for Licensing - Personnel. .There shall be at least two adults present who, are cliretf jinvolvd in the supervision of children during..the ell tire daily` operatic:3n Cl the may care service. The children shall not be left indoors or outdoors, or when sleeping or awakp. .GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 412. Methods 'of CornputingSta Child Ra Not specified 420. GROUP SIZE 421. Group Size, as of March, 1981 . See 1R. Definitions 422.- Methods of Computifng Group Size Not specified DELAWARE 500, STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REt REQUIREMENTS 510. CHILD CAREGIVER STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 511. A Not specified 512. Health Personnel. All paid and regular volunteer members of the staff shall submit evidence of: A- physician's certificate based on examination stating they are free from illness or disease which might be detrimental to the welfare of children. This examination must precede service or employment and reoceill. annually. A tuberculin sidn test anclYor chest x-ray showing freedom from active tuberculosis prior to service or employment. Future tests are required only if there is exposure to tuberculosis- or individuals with symptoms of tuberculosis. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 513. Education Not specified 514. Experience DELAWARE Personnel. All staff members, whether paid or regular volunteers shall be -emotionally and physically able to care for children and shall submit required personnel information and character references. 520. PROGRAM DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS 521. Age Not specified 522. Health See 512. Health 523. Education Not specified 524. E erience See 514. Experience 530. SUPPORT STAFF QUALIFICATIONS Not specified 540. POST EMPLOYMENT/IN-SERVICE: ORIENTATION AND TRAINING 541. Program Director Personnel. The operator must _permit and encourage all staff personnel to ipaie in child care training programs. 13 10 GROUP DAY CARE HOES 542. See 541. P _fiver Staff am Director 543. Support Staff See 541. Program Director DE AWARE 600. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING EDUCATION_ 610. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 61L Program of Activities Care of Children. The group day care home shall prepare and carry out at least a simple planned written program which is flexible and suitable to the needs of the children being served. The written program shall include a daily schedule which: Provides for intervals of active' play and quiet play or rest. Provides for both small group and individual play. Includes outdoor play each day, except when severeness of weather could Create a health hazard (or when there is an individual reason for a child to remain indoors). Includes the following program areas in some form, such as music, books, art (crayons and paper, scissors, paste, easel paint, finger paint, clay, playdough, water) doll or dress-up play, blocks, table activities (puzzles, -tinker toys, building bricks, Lincoln Logs, peg boards), outdoor activities (swings, jungle gym, sliding boards, tricycles). 11. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 612. Program Equipment end Materials Care of Children. DELAWARE Therla shall be sufficient play equipment to meet the varied needs and interests of children of different age groups. The equipment both indoors and outdoors should be in sufficient quantity ,to assure variety and active physical play, as well as materials fore building blocks, building toys and manipulative materials. Small tables shall be provid which are a suitable size for the children, and there shall be low open shelves available for the storage of play materials. Nap Provision Physical Facilities. Sleeping space shall be provided for all children of preschool age. . There shall be individual cribs, cots% beds, or approved sleeping mats provided with individual bedding sufficient to maintain warmth. These sleeping provisions must be placed at least 1 1/2 feet apart. Parents may be asked to supply bedding. Children shall not use beds of members Of the household. 614. Discipline and Guidance Care of Children. Discipline, child care, and child guidance shall be handled with kindness and understanding within__ a program so planned as .to minimize the need for punishrunt or severe discipline. No child shall be: Subjected to cruel, harsh, humiliating, petty, severe or provocative 'treatment. 12 GROUP DAY CARE HOME -- DELAWARE Subjected to verbal abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks about him or his family. Deprived of Meals or any parts o unish ent. Disciplinary measures shall be designed and administered in such a way as help the individual child develop self control and to assuLne responsibility for his own acts. To accomplish this, the grqup, day care home shall establish simple and understandable rules, for both children and staff, that set the limos . of behavior required for the protection sif the grciitip an iridividualsr within the group.. 700. II421-1.1D SAFETY 710. HEALTH 7111. General Health Requirements Not specified 712. Health Assessments See 343. Child Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements 713. Immunizations See 343. Child Eli 'bill Enrollment ements 714. Sanitation Physical Facilities. Good housekeeping standards shell be maintained- throughout the group day care home. No smoking shall be permitted except in spec' ically designated areas away from children and food. 13 ,GROUl3 PAY CARE HOMES, DELAWARE- 715. Daily Illness Screenin Care of Children. Each child shall be examined daily by a person capable of recognizing common signs of communicable disease or other evidences of ill,health. Care of lc Children Care of Children. Each group day care. home must make definite'and specific arrangements with a licensed physician who will agree to provide both advice in areas of daily health maintenance as well as service in case of emergency. Upon detection ofitclisease, provision shall be, made for 'an area-suitable for temporary isolation of ill children within the sight and hearing of an. adult. Parents or other responsible relatives-shall be notified immediately or their designated. family physician called' if there is evidence of illness that means tpe -child cannot -participate in the program and should_ be taken home for per care. Written permission 'must be procured from parents to call the gamily physician Cr to refer the child for medical care in a hospital in case of an accident or art emergency. Where- children have become,ill during the day, they should be discharged to the care of their parents as promptly as possible. Where it seems advisable, parents should b -nstructed to consult their own doctor or referral made to appropriate sources of m al help., Where parents are not available for notification of illness, the group day care- home shall call a physician, preferably the family physician, should the situation seeni`to warrant it 4 GROUP DAY ARE 140 :E DELAWARE A child Who has been abpent five days or more due to illness or injtry`shall not be readmitted except with a physician's statement that he is in a satisfactory physical_ condition to rejoin the group. For those who are al due to cornreninicable disease, the parent or guardian- must on their return furnish a written statement tat he is now. free from said disease. ation and pdciai. Diet Provisions Care 6f Children. Treatment or medication shall be given to a child only on the basis physician's order, eXce first aid: 718. Waiver of Health Requirements Not specified' 720. SAFETY' 721. General Safety Requirements See 722. Fire Safety Requirements and 724. Safety -:pment 722. Fire Safety irements Physical Facilites. The group day care home shall be equipped with fire extinguishers as recommended by the'Fire Marshal. rr. ements for A written and rehearsed plan of evacuation in the event of fire or other emergency must be developed and instruction in same must be given to the staff. Regular drills by the staff and children, in this procedure shall be held at least every month. 723. Transportation Not specified 4 'GROUP DAY-CARE HOMES 724. Safety Requirements for Equipthent Physical Faqilitim Large outdoor play equipment such as slides", jungle be sin* in concrete to make them safe and stable. DELAWARE s swings, etc., must Equipment used for or by the children shall have no sharp edges, no splinters and must tie sturdily built. Large equipment must be stable aid free of poisonous lead base paint and other characteristics which will be physically harmful to children. Any item used whicti might be potentially dangerous to children (su as healing appliance or sharp =knives) must be used only under close adult superylsion. When the activity in which the item is used is finished, the item must be put ouof reach of the children.' -- 725: Not specified 1 n udin wimmin 4 72 6. Em a re hey Procedures See 7166 Care of Sick Children and 722:- Fire Safety Requirements 55 .4727.:,:: First Aid Su- plies Care of Children. There should be readily available out of the reach of children sufficient approyed fiist aid kits. 16 GRO AY CARE HOMES s 810. NUTR1T 811. Nutritional Requirements 4 800. NUTR I 't ON AND FOOD,StRVICE DELAWARE Care of Children. - For all chilcken in the =group day care- home for More than Tdur- hours.dairy minimum of three feedings shall be fuinisiled which- include:A nourishing lunch=} suited to the dietary needs of the different age groups.- A mid-morning snack or breakfast and a mid-afternoon snack of milk or fruit juice and crackers or other suitable food shall be provided for all chilairen over the age of one yep Meals shall be planned to provide a minimum of requirements as set forth by th'e Food and Nutr Research Council. of the child's total-daily Board of the National Consultation with a trained nutritionist or nutrition aides is re 812. Waiver of Requirements Not specified 820. FOOD PREPARATION 821. Food Preparation and Service Requirements Physical Facilities. Food preparation facilities shall be kept in a sanitary condition and proper, adequate space shall be proWded for preparing, storing (including refrigeration of perishable foods) and serving. 17 CC Up-DAY CARE HOMES 900. SOCIAL SERVICES DELAWARE Social Services. In the event of problems with the child or in the fames the group day--care home mast be prepared to refer the family to the appropriate social agency. 1000. PATH ENT PART PA ION Social Services. Periodic verbal or written reports on the child's progress must -be rendered to the parent or guardian. Opportunities must be provided for interested parents to visit the groiip day care home and obw.ve their children at any time convenient to the parents. 1100. INFANTS AND TODDLERS 1110. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES Care of Children. An infant is defined as a child under the age of 12 months and/or unable to walk. The general Day Care Regulations shall apply to the day care for infants except where specifically altered by-these regulations for infant day care. In\ this case the infant day care regulations shall take precedence. There shall be one staff member, over the age of 18 assigned exclusively to infant care and should have no other duties: Children up to 2 years may be included with the infants. -18 'GROUP DAY CARE ROMES1 Staff members, including volunteers, shall have experienc the care of infants. DELAWARE r training in Play pens o approved mats shall be provided to ensure that all infants .abode the amof 3, months may spend part of ,ttie day outside of the crib. 1120. HEALTH AND SAFETY ItEQUIREMENTS Care of Children. A physician, or emergency med'c services, must be available during the entire period of day care. A public health nurse must be requested ,to visit the group day care home at regular intervnis for consultation with the staff responsible for infant care. This requirement may be -waived where a registered nurse, is a full-time member of the staff on a regular basis,. A sufficient supply..of crib linen shall be maintained to assure change of linen as often as dictated by silaing. Each infant's indoor clothing, diapers, toilet articles, medications, etc., shall be kept in individual, cribside stands, lockers or other receptacles, and out of reach of children. A written or eh sed plan of evacuation in the event of fire or, other emergency must be developed and instruction in same must be given to the std ff. °A11 requiremen s of the Division of Public Health with regard to infant care must be met. Infants found to be ill must be isolated and cared for by a single attendant until the infant can be removed from the- group day-care home. 2 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 1130. INFANT NUTRUION DELAWARE Care of Children. The caregiver shall follow a physician's or parent's prescription for formula and feeding of solid foods. 1200. CHIL15 EN TATI'H HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS 1210. PROGRAM F ACTIV1HES Not specified. 1220. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Not specified 1230. STAFFING Not specified 1300. SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN 1310. PROGRAM OF ACTIVitiES Not specified 1320. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS k Not specified 1400. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS 1410. SPACE Physical Facilities. Group day care services for children shall not be provided in the same location as a convalescent or maternity home or in conjunction With a rooming house or 20 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES DELAWARE boarding house for adults, where the functiming of these services integral part of the day care service fot children. -Pia space indoors shall be sufficient to allow for space owfree play and.play equipment, or a minimum of 35' square feet of usable floor space per child exclusive of hallways; - bathrooms, lockers, cribs, laundry and furnasee rooms; --and that part of the kitchen occupied by stationary equipment. There 11 be approximately 5 square safely enclosed by fending; with. good drainage and easily accessible -to indoor eet of outdoor play space per play area and bathroom: Play area shill The desigmed so that all darts are visible and/ easily supervised. Space-and equipment shall allow for active Rlay much as running about freely, climbing, pushing and pulling. Also' provisions shall allow for digging in sand that is protected from animals and foreign matter. The same ratio of staff applies to the outside play area j as inside. 1420. LIGHTING VENTILATION AND TEMPERATURE Not specified' 1430. EXITS Not specified 1440.' TOILETS AND LAVATORIES Not specified 1500. OTHER STATE REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LOCAL, STATE, AND REGIONAL LAWS AND kEGULATIONS 1510. ZONING Not.specified 1 21 2.4 I GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 152 FIRE- Required Procedures for Attaining A Lice e. DELAWARE The Office of the Fire Marshal, Building Inspeetot, and the bivision of Public Health are requested to visit in order to ascertain that the facilities conform to all State and local health and safety regtg rations. 1530, BLULDING See 15 0. -FIRE 1540. HEALTH \--See 1520. FIRE 1550. SANITATION See 1520. FIRE 1560. NEW CONSTRUCTION See 1520. FIRE 25 GROUP DAY CAM HOMES. Guam coinbin6s its Group Day dare Homes R 'y Family Day Care Homes. -ons with its e FAMILY a& CARE HOMES GUAM, GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MICHIGAN Except where otherwise noted, al 1 citations are to the Michigan Department of Social Services, Bureau of ReguT_Iatory Services Non-Promulgated Regulations for Group Day Care Homes, Famebruary, 1981. Note that the Standards are Non - Promulgated and, therefore, are technically not enforceable by law. 100. STATE LICENSItIt OF CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES El TYPES OF PACMITIES tJBJECT TO LICENSURF. AS DEFINED BY STATE STATUTES AND REGHLITIONS AND/OR LOCAL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS IL Definitions MICH. COMP. LAWS S 722.111 /),Iinitions. "Private Home" mearr a private residence in which the licensee or registrant permanently resides as a mem tr-,-r of the household, which residency shall not be contingent upon. caring for children or employment by a licensed or approved child placing agency. P'orivate home includes a full -time foster home, fi a full -time family group home, a = group day care home, or a family day care- tome, as follows: "Group day ewe home" runs a private home in which more than 6 but not more than 12 minor children are given care and supervision for periods of letss than 24 h.mours a day unattended by a parent or legal guardian, except children related to an adult member of the family by blood, marriage, or adoption. Group day care includes a home that gives care to an unrelated minor child for more than 4 weeks during a calendar year. fi Standard 1 Definitions. As used in these rules: "Group day care home" means a private home in which more than 6, but not more tha-an 12, minor children are giyen care and supervision for periods of less th.r_an 24 hours a day unattended by a parent or GROU AY C REHOMES MICHIGAMT legal gpardian, e eopt children related to n adult rnernbeof the fain y by blood, marriage, or adoption. It includes - a home that gives care 7-to in unrelated minor etilldfor more than 4 weeks during a calcndaryear. 112. Exclusions sulExe ptions Not specified 113. HHS Day CareCompliance Not specified, 120. AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR LICENSING F DAY ARE Ptd OG AMS 121. Or anizaticnot the Administrative See DAY CARE CENTERS 122. Fisi3evible011 See DAY CARE CENTERS 2011. LICENENG LICE PROCESS D EM`OR E T PROCEDU 210. LICENTSINGPROCESS kl 211. Prom, ulgaIkon Of Regulations See DAY CARE CENTERS 212. AdiryL114yd and Other Community Partici See DAY CARE CENTERS 220. L CENSI TGPROCEDURE 221. A plicatierand Issuance See DAY CARE CENTERS GROUP DAYCARE IOMES 222. Fhsrgecl Not specified 223. Ar_tas of Irivestation See DAY CA_RE'CENI---RS 224. Liven Renewl See DAY CAACENTERS 225, Condillopal/Pr=pvisional Licens See DAY CA RECENIERS 226. Stilastesullalan Ste DAY CA RECEMERS 230. P ROCEDURES 23k Facilspect=ions See DAY CA RECENTERS 232. Denia3,8uspen=lon, Revocation See DAY CA IliCENIRS 233. ReminedI end S anctions 233.1 Ie See DAY CA ligeENT MRS 233.2 Decisi ars See DAY CA .18CEN =_t.RS 1 CA 18 CENTMRS MICHIGAN GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MICHIGAN 3 00. AD ATION 310. GENERAL AD MINI ATION _I 311. General Adminis Re uirernents Standard 2 Caregiving Staff and Group Day Car ellome A caregiver shall be reSponible for providing approprite care, supervision, and guidance to each child mmecording to the child's devlopmental stage and special abilities or lim A caregiver or assistant camregiver who is 1S wars of assge or older shall be present and responsible for ss.pervision of childrenln the 1=iome at alletimes. The day care home family shall be of responsible cra_racter to assure the, welfare of children. Standard 24 Maintenance elonof Required Information; P provision of Rules tc Parent. A caregiver shall give each aparent placing a thildin a g=oup day care home a copy of the group day care hri_xsome standards as funIshed ley the department. A caregiver shall have verifiction.that each parent has r=eeived a copy of the standards. 312. Telephone Standard 6 Equipment. A telephone shall be aceesible on the preMlses or within close walking distance. 313. Proof of a or I~'incial Capahiht Not specified 4 GROUP AY CARE HOMES = 314. Insuranee Not specified 320. PERSONNEL. 32L Publication of Personnel Policies Not specified 322. Constraints Against Employment . Standard 2 Caregiving Staff and Group Dtay Care lioitrne Family. A caregiver shall provide the departinent w-with the raames al arsi2y person living in the home, or caring for children, Why, has ben eonviet=d of a crime involving intentional bodily harm or a sexi)a_loffense. A caregiver shall provide the departruent aivith a wriWten statem ent verifying' a person's personal fitness to care for, or to be associated With c=hildren for any person living in a home or caring for chiladren who has r)eer rleased fain) a me al hospital or a mental institution '"Tithin pref-e.aig 12 months. A state ent shall be obtained from the or adrrftinistrative director of the mental hospital or mental institution. 330. NON-DISCRIMINATION 331. Requirements Prohib' I oi Not specified 340. RECORDS REQUIREME 341. Children Standard 22 Health Record of the Ch._ At the time of initial attendance, a care rer ahal b ale from the parent all 5 GROUP DAY cArts = HOMES of e following: wwritten permission to seek emergency m aria and notanwized. A statement *bed' Information as progress, against dipmohtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, or rubella and other immunizations ps recommended by the department of public health. MICHIGAN care signed y a parent that the child is, and has been, in good health. immunizations and boosters, if any, completed or in Within 30 days of attendance for any child with a handicap or chronic health problem, a siptgned report on the state of the child's health based on an evaluation by a lice tensed physician made within the preceding 12 months and every 2 years trireafter. The statement shall include limits of participation in the daily activities that would be a risk to the ?child's health and any special .needF- or treatment. Standard 24 l ainte nance of Required Information; Provision of Rules to Parent. A caregiver shall maintain all of the following ;informi ion for each child received for care: Child's full na:_rne, birthdate, date of admission, and discharge. Name of parent. Home addre.5s = and telephone number of parent. Parent's burin =es s address,/ phone number, and hours of employment. 342. Staff Standard 23 Health = Record of Csurgiving Staff and Day Care Home Family. A caregiver shall maintain a record containing all of the following: For each car. egiving staff 1nember, a statement signed by a licensed physician witiril regards to his or her knowledge of the health of the GROUP DAY CARE HOMES I MIdHIGAN caregiver. It shall be signed withir the 12-month period prior to caregiving and every 2 years thereafter. All caregiving staff and other persons 14 years of age or older living in the home shall submit written evidence of freedom from communicable tuberculosis 'which ,has been verified within the 1-year period prior to caregiving and w eh shall be verified every 3 years thereafter. For all minor children living in the home, informatioh as to immunizations and boosters, completed L or in progress, j against d pertussis, p tussis, tetanus, polio, measles, rubella, or mumps and other immunizations as recommended by the department of public health. If immunizations have not been given or completed, a caregiver shall so- inform the parent of any child in care. Name, adckess,,and telephone number of family physician d-hospita or clinic preferred by parent in an emergency. Name, address and telephone number of another person to be notified in case a an emergency. Name of persons other than parent to whom a child may be released. Written authorization for emergency medical treatment for the child. Health insurance identification information. Health record. -GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MICHIGAN Written permission by a parent for administering medication, applicable. Statement forprovision of food. 343. Child Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements See 341. Children 344. Child Abuse Reporting Not specified 345. Confer_ntiality of Records Requirements Not specified 400. .GROUP COMPOSITIONS OF CHILDREir: 410. STAFF CHILD RATIO REQU REMENTS 411. S Child Ratio as of March, 1981 Standard 3 Ratio of Caregivers to Children. The ratio of caregivir staff members present in the home at any one time to children shall be not less than 1 caregiver or assistant caregiver to 6 children, including children of the assistant caregiver and children less than 7 years of ageoiwho are related to an adult member of the day care home family by blood, marriage, or adoption. Not more than 2 children in the care of a caregiver or assistant caregiver shall be under the age of 24 months. 412. Methods of Computing Staff/Child Ratios See 411. Staff/Child Ratio as of March, 1981 8 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MICHIGAN 420. GROUP SIZE 421. Group Size as of March, 19 See 411. Staff /Child Ratio as of March, 1981 422. Methods of Computing Group Size See 411. Staff /Child Ratio as of March 1981 500. STAFF QUALIFICAT ONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 510. CHILD CAREGIVER STAFF QUAUFICATIONS 511. Age rd 2 Caregiving Staff and Group Day C ever shall be 18 years of age or older. I. e Home Family. An assistant .caregiver shall be 14 years of age or older. 512. Health See 342. Staff - 513. Education Not specified 514. Experience Standard 2 Caregiving taff and 'Group DEiy Care Home Family, A caregiver and sistant caregiver shall meet all of the followi requirements: Be of responsible character. to provide for the care and welfare of children. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MICHIGAN. Be suitable to meet the physical, emotional,, and fniellectua needs of each child. Be capable of handling situations appropriately and to give guidance and care to each child according .to his or her stage of growth, special abilities, or limitations. Be capable of appropriately providing for health and safety, of children in emergency situations. 520. PROGRAM DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS 52L Age- 'See 511. .4_p 522. Health See 342. 'Staff 523. Education Not specified 524. Experience Seer. Experience 530. SUPPORT STAFF QUALIFICATIONS Not specified 540A POST EMPLOYMENT/1N-SERVICE: ORIENTATION AND TRAINING 54L Program Director Not specified 542. Child Care Not specified 10 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 543. Support Staff Not specified 600. PROGRAM OP ACTIVUIES INCLU 610. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 611, Program of Activities Standard 4 Program. The _daily routine planned by a caregiver shall be in accord with the age and special needs of the individual child and shall include all of the following: Active and quiet play. Indoor and outdoor play as weather permits. Rest or sleep, or both. MIC GAN G EDUCATION Meals or snacks, or both. A caregiver..shall provide a daily schedule of activities to piomote the positive developmental growth of each child in all of the following areas: Physical development, including large and small muscle development. Social development. '6") emotional development. Healthy self-concept. Intellectual development: Self-expression and communication. See also 1000. RAREN'T' PARTICIPATION 11 1> GROUP DAY CARE HOMES , MICHIGAN 612. Program Equipment and ]Materials Standard 6 Equipment. A variety and number of toys, games; and other play equipment shall be available to the child and shall be appropriate for, and of interest to, a child at his or her stage of development. Toys, games, and other play equipment shall be available which provide for-a of the following;'"/ Larga_ad small muscle activity. Creatia experiences with music, art, and books. Social interaction and dramatic play. Building. Discovering and elo 613. Nap Provision Standard 4 Program. Children under the age of 24 months shall sleep or rest in an area separate from the activities of the older children. Standard 6 Equipment. A child shall have a\ comfortable and clean place to sleep or rest. The floor shall be used only when padded, warm, and free from drafts. A child who is in care between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. shall have an individual sleeping place. Children underf12 months of age aria-any child unable to walk unassisted shall sleep in a crib, playpen, or bed with side rails and a firm mattress. Standard 15 Exiting and Floor Levels. Not more than 6 children at any one time shall sleep or rest on floor levels other than the first or main floor. Not more than 2 floor levels shall be used 7 at any one time to sleep or rest children in care. 12 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 614.- Discipline and Guidance MICHIGAN tandard 5 Discipline. A caregiving staff member shall'not use any of the fdllowing methods of hamdling children are as a means of punishment: Hitting, shaking, biting, Pinching, or inflicting a form of corporal ptinishment or physical force. 0 Restricting a child's movement by binding or tying him or her. Inflicting mental or emotional punishment, such a htimiliating, shaming, or threatening a child. Withholding necessary food, rest, or toilet use. Confining a child in an enclosed area, such as a closet, locked room, box, or similar cubicle. Nonsevere discipline or restraint may be used when reasonably necessary, based on a child's development, to prevent a child from harming himself or herself or to prevent a child from harming other persons or property, excluding those forms of punishment prohibited by subrule (2) or this rule. See also 1000. PARENT PARTICIPATION 710. HEALTH 700 -HEALTH AND SAFETY 711. General Health Requirements Standard 8 Health Supervision. A caregiving staff member shall` promptly report tto a parent any accidents, suspected illness, or other changes observed in the health of a child. 13 CROUP DAY- CARE - HOMES MICHIGAN If a communicable disease occurs, a caregiver shall notify a parent of each exposed child immediately so that the child may be observed for symptoms of disease. tandard 9 Ilea Family. upervision of the Caregiving Staff Day Care Home A person living in the home or caring for children who has a suspected or r confirmed case of a communicable disease shall be excluded from contact with children in care. Standard 25, Reports of Injury, Hines s, or Eire. A caregiver shall report any injury or illness occurring while a child is in care which results -in hospitalization or death to the department within 5 days on a form provided by the department. See also 431. hil en and 342. Staff 712. Health Assessments Not specified 713. Immunizations See 341. Children 714. Sanitation Standard 11 Environment Generally. A group day care home, its furnishings, and premises shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition so as to provide a healthful 'environment for the general welfare of children. A home and premises shall be kept _ee from standing A home shall be maintained so as to prevent and eliminate rodent and insect infestation. 14 U GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MICHIGAN During fly season, any doorway, window, or other opening to the outside used for ventilation shall be equipped with adequate screening which shall be kept in good repair to prevent insects from entering the home. Standard 14 Sanitation. Garbage and trash shall be handled and removed at intervals so as not to create a nuisance or a menace to health. Garbage shall be stored in fly-proof and watertight containers with tight-fitting covers. See also 1550.- SANITATION 715. Daily Illness -Screen' Not specified 716. Care of Sick Children Standard 8 Health Supervision. A caregiving staff member shall isolate a child who is ill in child may be supervised and as comfortable as possible. area _where the Bedding used by an ill person shall be laundered and toys, utensils, toilet, and lavatory use by an ill person shall be cleaned and sanitized before being used by a child. 717. Medication and Special. Diet Provisions Standard 10 Medication. If medication is to be administered by a caregiving staff member, all of following procedures Shall be followed: Medication shall be given or applied only with prior written permission from a parent. Medication shall be in the original container, stored 15 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MICHIGAN according to instructions, and clearly labeled for a named child. A caregiving staff member shall keep the medication out of reach Eif children and shall return the medication to a parent or destroy it when no longer needed. A caregiving staff member shall give or apply the medication according to the instructions provided. A caregiver shall maintain a record as to the time and the amount of medication given or applied. Prelscription medication shall have a pharmacy label indicating the physician's name, child's name, instructions, and the name of the medication. 718. Waiver of Health Requirements Not specified 720. SAFETY 721 General Safety ReAuirements Standard 11 Environment Generally. Furnaces, pumps, water heaters, electrical boxes, heating appliances, pipes, and other similar devices shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall be made inaccessible to children. A caregiver shall store all flammable materials, medical supplies, bleaches, detergents, insecticides, plastic bags, firearms and other similar hazardous materials securely and out of the reach of children. Standard 16 Stairs and Steps. Any stairway or steps necessary as a means of exiting shall be maintained in safe condition at all times. Landings at least as wide as the swing of the door 16 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MICHIGAN shall be located outside all approved exit doors ere steps or stairs are necessary. Landings, steps, and stairs shall be vided with handrails designed and constructed for use by children. Standard 20 Electrical The electrical service shall be mai Caned in a safe iidition. 722. Fire Safety RequirementS Standard 15 Exiting and Floor Levels. When child occupancy is above the second floor, the building shall be of 1-hour, fire-resistive construction, and all required stairlys and. other vertical openings shall be enclosed by a minimum 1-hour, fil*Aresistive construction to provide a protected means of egress direct to the outkJtle at grade. Standard 18 Nighttime Care. In homes where children are in care between the bones of 11. p.m. and 6 a.m.,__ wall and ceiling finish materials throughout the ho-rri ha>l be at least class C for flamespread, fuel contribution, and smoke deveUpment, All combustible wood paneling and ceiling tile that is applied either to a noncombustible backing or furred out not more than 1 inch may be treated with an approved fire retardant coating, that achieves at least a class rating. In addition, at least 1 smoke detector shall be installed on each flottfr of the home, including the basement, whether or not the floor is tised by ehil qt.en in care. Standard 19 Emergency Alarm and Procedures. A fire drill program shall be established and rra.tced to assu=re prompt evacuation of the home in case of emergency. Standard 21 Extinguishers. A home shall have .a minimum of 1 5-pound mul each floor used by children in care. 17 P- fire extinguisher- on GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MICHIGAN Standard 25 Reports of Injury, Illnessy or Fire. A caregiver shall report to the department any fire occurring in a home which results in loss..of property within 5 days after the occurrence of the fire. 723. Transportation Not specified 724. SafetyRequirementsforrEquipment Not specified 725. Water Activities ncludin Not specified 726. Ewer ency Standard 2 ,Caregiving Staff and Group Day Care Home Family. A caregiver shall have an arrangement with a person 18 years of age or older who is available to assist in an emergency situation. Standard 19 Emergency Alarm and Procedures. A written plan for the evacuation and care of children shall be established for each of the following emergencies: Fire. Tornado. Serious accident or injury. A caregiver shall inform each assistant caregiver of his or her duties and responsibilities in the event of such an emergency. 727. First Aid Supplies Not specified 18 4 4 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 800. AND FOOD SERVICE 810. NUTRITIO 811. Nufritional Require MICHIGiN Standard 7 Food and Nutriti There shall be enough of the groper kinds of foods to enable the child to meet his or her nutritional needs fdf growth and development. Food shad be provided so thet there are no excessively long periods between meals and snacks. See also 1000. PARENT PA IPATION 812. W er of Requiremenrt Not specified 820. FOOD PREPARATION 821. Food Preparation and rvice Requirements Stendard 13 Food and Food fiend rig. A All milk and milk products U6ed and served shall be commercially pasteurized by an approved source. Home canned foods shall not be served or used, except when the preparer of the canned food has prepared the food according to Michigan cooperative extension procedures for safe Canning or equivalent procedurei. Refrigeration equipment shalt be used for the storage of perishable foods and shall maintain food temperatVes of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 19 GROUP DAYCARE 1101VIES MICHI9AN Adequate facilities guilt be provided for proper washing of all utensils and equipment used in the preparation and serving of food. Not specified 900 SOCIAL SERVICES 1000. PARENT PARTICIPATION Standard 4 Program. A caregiver 'shall talk with a parent about the child's daily activities to insure that the child's daily, routine in the group day care home and his or her own home fit together. Toilet training shall be planned cooperatively between the caregiver and a parent so that the toilet routine established is consistent between the group day care home and the child's own home. Standard 5 Discipline. A caregiver shall talk with a parent about the methods of child handling and discipline to insure that the methods used shall encourage cooperation, self-direction, and independence. Standard 7 Food and Nutrition. Ay' A caregiver shall work out a written statement for the provision of food with a parent at the time of initial attendance. The statement shall include who provides the food and instructions for feeding the child. Food shall be provided so that there are no excessively long periodg between meals and snacks. 46 20 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MICHIGAN 1100. INFANTS AND TODDLERS 1110. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES* Not specified 1120. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Not specified 1130. INFANT NUTRITION Standard 13 Food and Food Handling. Sanitary methods shall be used in the handling of fort to provide the infant with safe formula intake. 1200. CHILDREN WITH HANDICAPPING a, b-attles, and nipples NDIT ONS .1210. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES Not specified 1220. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIRE See 34L Children 1230. STAFFING Not specified ENTS 1300. SCHOOL AGE CHfLDREN 1310. PROGRAM OF ACTWITIES Not specified 1320. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Not specified 21 sib GROUP DA CARE HOMES MICHIGAN 1410. SPACE 1400, FACILITY REQUIREMENTS Standard 12 Space. For each child present in the home, a group day care home shall provide not less than 35 square feet of indoor floor used by, and accessible to, the child, exclusive of bathrobms and storage areas. An outdoor play-area of not less than 600 square feet, protected from hazards, shall be available on the premises or within walking distance of the home. 1420. LIGHTING, VENTILATION, AND TEMPERATURE Standard LI Environment Generally. A borne shill be capable of being heated at no less than 65 degrees Fahrenheit at a point 2 feet above the floor. Hot water pipes, steam radiators, and registers shall be shielded to protect against burns. 1430. EATS Standard 15 .Exiting and Floor-Levels. Each floor which is used by children in care shall have not less than 2 approved exits which are remote from one another. At least 1 exit from each floor level shall provide a direct means of unobstructed travel to the -outside at street or ground level. A window shall not be used as an approved exit. A room or space, including attics, which is accessible only by a ladder, folding stairway, or through a trap door shall not be used by children. 4 22 GROW) DAY CARE -HOMES MICHIGAN All approved means of exiting shall be maintained in unobstructed, easily traveled condition at all times that children are in care. There shall be no exposure to inherent hazards of the home, such as the furnace, flammable storage, or other similar conditions. Each door which is part of a means of exiting still be not less than 28 inches wide, excluding bathroom doors. 1440. TOILETS AND LAVATORIES Not specified ) 1500. OTHER STATE REQUVREMENTS a C.-)AIPLIANCE WITH OTHER LOCAL STATE, AND EGICTIAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS 1510. ZONING Not specified 1520. FIRE Not specified 1530. BUILDING Not specified 1540. HEALTH See 1550. SANnATION 1550. SANITATION Standard14 Sanitation. Each sink, lavatory, bathroom, or other water fixture used by or serving children shall be supplied with safe water from an approved source. Water shall be supplied from a public water system or from- a- private' water system which meets the requirements of the department of public health. 23 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES a IGAN Sewage and other water-carried wastes shall be disposed of through a municipal sewer system or into a private system which shall meet the requirements of the departinent of public health. 1560. LIElycols Not .specified 24 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MINNESOTA Except where otherwise noted, all citations are o the Rules of the Minnesota Department of Public Welfare, Standards for Fa Day Care and Group Day are HomeS in Minnesota, DPW Rule 2, October, 1973. 100. STATE LICENSING OF cHrLD DAY CARE FACILITIES 110. TYPES OF FACILITIES SUBJECT TO LICENSURE AS DEFINED BY STATE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS AND/OR LOCAL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS ill. Definitions I Definitions. Group Family Day Care - A program providing_day care for more than five but fewer than eleven children at any one time, including the provider's or helper's own children under school age. 112. Exclusions and Exem tions See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 113, HHS' Day Care Compliance Not specified 120. AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR LICENSING OF DAY CARE PROGRAMS 121. n zation of he Administrative Unit See DAYCARE CENTERS 122. ri392015:!.1)i 3 Official See DAY CARE CENTERS GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 200. LICENSING PROCESS AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES MINNESOTA 210. LICENSING PROCESS 211. Promulgation of Reba See DAY CARE CENTERS 212. AdvisoryBody and Other Comnumiti Participation See DAY CARE CENTERS 220. LICENSING PFCEDURE 221. Application and Issuance See FAMILY DAY CARE ROMES 222. Fee Char Not specified 223. Areas of Investigatim See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 224. License Renewal See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 225. Conditional /Provisional. Li See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 226. Substantial Compliance See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 230. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 231. Facility Inspections See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 232. Denial, Suspension, Revocation of a License See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 2 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 233. Remedies 233.1 Hearings See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 233.2 Decisions See DAY CARE CENTERS 233.3 Judicial Review See DA-Y CARE CENTERS .300. ADMINISTRATION 310. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 311. General Administrative See FAMILY DAY CARE HOM 312. Telephone Not specified e emen S 311 Proof of 0 ator Financial Capabilities Not specified 314. Irouiance See FAMILY DAYCARE HOMES 320. PERSONNEL 321. Publication of-Personnel Policies Not specified 322. -Constraints Against Employment Not specified MINNESOTA GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MINNESOTA . 330. NON-DISCRIMINATION 331. Requirements Prohibiting Dis crim "nation See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 340. RECORDS REQUIREMENTS 341. Children See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES. 342, Staff See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 343. Child Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 344. Child Abtise ReportinE Not specified 345. Confidentiality of Reeordkriequiremest2 See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 400. GROUP COMPOSITIONS OF CHILDREN 410. STAFF/CHILD. RATIO REQUIREMENTS 411. Staff/Child Ratio as of March 1981 See 421. Gt:tize as of March, 1981 412. Methods of Computinzitaff/Child Ratios See 421. Croup Size of as March, 1981 4 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MINNESOTA -420. GROUP srzg 421. Group Size as of ch, 1981 LIMITATIONS OF LICENSE: THE GFDC SHALL BE LICENSED FOR NO MORE THAN TEN CHILDREN UNDER SCHOOL-AGE, INCLUDING THE PROVIDER'S AND HELPER'S CHILDREN UNDER SCHOOL-AGE. Satisfactory Compliance: Maximum licensed capacities: If the number of children in care is n.o more than: INFANTS TODDLERS Then licensed capacity shall be: PRE- PROVIDER PROVIDER & SCHOOLERS ONLY HELPER 0 7 1 2 3 4 5-6 7-8 10 10 7 5 5 4 4 10 10 10 10 10 10 Part-time children may be counted as one full-time child if they are not in care at the same time. In addition to the licensed capacity, two school-age children per staff may be in care if Care is generally limited to no more than three hours per day. Exceptions o this limit amount to no more than 30 days per school year. Other child-care arrangements shall have the prior approval of the agency. 5 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 422. Methods of Computing Group Size See 421 Group Size as of Marchz_1981 MINNESOTA 500. STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 510. CHILD CAREGIVER STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 511. Lelie See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 512. Health See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 513. Education See 514. Experience 514. Experience STAFF QUALIFICATIONS: GROUP-FAMILY-DAY-CARE PROVrDERS SHALL HAVE EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING IN PROVIDING DAY CARE TO CHILDREN. Satisfactory Compliance: A minimum of one year's experience as a licensed family- day -care provider. or A minimum of one year's experience as a paid or volunteer staff member'1if licensed group - day -care facility. or A one approved child-development course. 520. PROGRAM DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS 521. Age See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 522, Health See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 523. Education See 514. Eerience / 524. _ erience See 514. Experience 530, SUPPORT STAFF QUALIFICATIONS Not specified MINNESOTA 540. POST EMPLOYMENT/IN-SERVICE: ORIENTATION ANDITRAINING 54L Program Director See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 542. Child Caregiver Staff See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 543. Support Staff See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 600. PROGRAM OF AC'T'IVITIES, INCLUDING EDUCATION 610. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 611. Prod m of Activities VIII Daily Activities. EACH CHILD SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP BOTH LARGE AND SMALL MUSCLES. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES Satisfactory Compliance: Daily activities shall include large-muscle activities, such as skipping, climbing, sliding, rolling, pulling, and pushing. MINNESOTA g jumping, Daily activities shall include small-muscle activities, such as cutting, pasting, and manipulating clay, crayons, and other small objects. EACH CHILD SHALL BE PROVIDED WI'T'H ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION. Satisfactory Compliance: Daily activities shall include art and music that encourage individual creativity such as making collages, painting, developing rhythm, and dancing. Daily activities shall include dramatic play, such as "house" and "store." EACH CHILD SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT. Satisfactory Compliance: Daily activities shall include the development of skills in recognizing colors, shapes, sizes, animals, and so forth. PERMISSION -SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM THE PARENTS BEFORE ALLOWING SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN CARE TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE GROUP-FAMILY-DAY-CARE FACILITY, SUCH AS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, BIKE RIDING WITH FRIENDS, RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND THE LIKE. See also FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MINNESOTA 612. Program Equipment and Mate' . See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES. 613. Nap Provision PHYSICAL ENVMONMENT: GROUP-FAIVIILY-DAY-CARE FACILITIES SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR A VARIETY OF A CTIVrriEs. Satisfactory Compliance: A crib or padded playpen shall be provided for each infant in attendance. A cot or bed shall be provided for each toddler and preschool child in attendance. o FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 614. Discipline and Guidance See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 700. HEALTH AND SAFETYY 710. HEALTH 711. General Health Requirements See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 712. Health Assessments Not specified 713. Immunizations Not specified 9 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MINNESOTA 714. Sanitation See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 715. Daily Illness Screening Not specified 716. Care of Sick Children See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 717. Medication and Special Diet Provisions See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 718. Waiver of Health Requirements Not specified 720. SAFETY 721. General Safety Requirements See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 722. Fire Safety_ Requirements See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 723. Transportation -See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 724. Safety Re.uiirernents for E uiRment Not specified 725. Water Activities (Including Swimming_ Not specified 726. Erner- ncy Procedures See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 10 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MINNESOTA 727. First Aid Supplies First See FAMILY DAY CARE,HOMES 810. NUTRITION 300. NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICE 811. Nutritional Requirements See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 812. Waiver of Requirements Not specified FOOD PREPARATION 821. Food Preparation and Service Requirements See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES Not specified 900. SOCIAL SERVICES 000. PARENT PARTICIPATION See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 1100. INFANTS AND TODDLERS 1110. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 1120. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 1130. INFANT NUTRITION See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES MINNESOTA 1200. CHILDRE WITH HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS 1210. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 1220. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREME SeevAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 1230. STAFFING Not specified 1300. SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN 1310. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES Not specified 1320. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Not specified 1400. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS 1410. SPACE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: GROUP-FAMILY-DAY-CARE FACILITIES SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES. 6 r' 12 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MINNESOTA Satisfactory Compliance: There shall be a minimum of 35 square feet of usable indoor play area per child, excluding bathrooms. This may include basement, if warm and dry, for large-muscle activities. There shall be a safe outdoor play area adjacent to t GFDC home or park facilities nearby for regular use. See also FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 1420. LIGHTING VENTILATION AND TEMPERATURE See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 1430. 'EXITS See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 1440. TOILETS AND LAVAVORIES See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 1500. OTHER STATE REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LOCAL, STATE, AND REGIONAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS 1510. ZONING Not specified 1520. FIRE Not specified 1530. BUILDING Not specified 1540. HEALTH Not specified GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MINNESOTA 155 SANITATION Not specified 1560. NEW CONSTRUCTION Not specified GROUP DAYCARE HOMES 0- RI Missouri regulates Family Day Care is and Group Day Care Homes with the same set of regulations. See FAMI y =AY CARE HOMES, GROUP DAY CA E HOMES NEVADA Nevada licenses G roue Day Care Homes under the same set of regulations as4 Day Care Centers. See DAY CARE CENTERS O LiztOUP DAY CARE HOMES NEW HAMP HAMPSHIRE 11..-ew Hampshire regulates Family Day Cr etqwe Homes and Group Day Care Homes 4N-3=ith the same set of regulations, See FA.11"-IlL Y DAY CARE HOMES. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA Except where otherwise rigoloted all citations are from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Wefar 'Bureau of Child Development Programs, Regulations for Grou 13 re Homes (Chapter II, Section 8B of the Department of Public Welfaiefs Social Services Manual), April, 1678. 100. STATE LIC ING OF CHELD DAY CARE FACMIT1 S 110. TYPES OF FACE, t:S SUBJECT TO LICENSURE AS DEFINED BY STATE STATUTES AND R REGULATIONS 111. Definitio ULATIONS AND/OR LOCAL ORDINANCE AND 17. Drop-In Care Prograni is a group day care home program providing care for any child for less than 4 =onsecutive hours, on an intermittent basis. 21. Group Day Care Hare is a facility in which care is provided for more than 6 but less than 12 chit en, at any one time, where the child care areas are being used as a family r -esidenee. A facility in which care is provided for more than 6 but less Itt-22-ian 12 children, at anY one -time, may be licensed/approved as a day are center if care is provided in a facility where being used as a family residence and the provider the child care areas are not meets the ementS of a day care center. 25. Night Care Program ins a group day care home program providing care for any child between the Furs of 7..p.m. and 7 a.m., in which the parent(s) desires the child to sleep. 112. Exclusions and Ex Not specified 0 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA 120. AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR LICENSING OF DAY CA PROGRAMS 121. Organization of the Administrative Unit See DAY CARE CENTERS 122. Responsible Official See DAY CARE CENTERS 200. LICENSING PROCESS AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 210. LICENSING PROCESS 211. Promulgation of Regulations See DAY CARE CENTERS 212. Advisory Body and Other Community Participation See DAY CARE CENTERS 220. LICENSING PROCEDURE 221. Application and Issuance _ See DAY CARE CENTERS 222. Fee Charged See DAY CARE CENT S 223. Areas of Investigation See DAY CARE CENTERS 224. License Renewal See DAY CARE CENTERS 225. Conditional/Provisional Licenses See DAY CARE CENTERS 2 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVA 226. Substandal Compliance 38. When a waiver is sought from any of the following regulations, the provider shall submit a written request to the Bureau of Child Development Programs of the Department, th -ugh the appropriate Regional Office of the Department. The request shill. e reviewed by the Director (or Acting Director) of the Bureau of Child Development Programs, one Early Childhood Specialist from the Department of Education, Division of-.Early Childhood Education, and one Regional Office Staff Person as selected by the provider. These three persons shall make a decision as to whether or not a waiver shall be granted. 230. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 231. Facility Inspections See DAY CARE CENTERS 232. Denial, Suspension, Revo See DAY CARE CENTERS 233. Remedies and Sanctions 233.1 Hearin 37. Appeals related to the Department's approval or licensure may be made pursuant to the Administrative Agency Law, Act of June 4, 1975, P. L. 1388 and the Department's regulations on Licensure or Approval of Facilities as specified in Section 9000 of the DPW Manual. 233.2 Decisions See DAY CARE CENTERS 233.3 Judicial Review See DAY CARE CENTERS GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA 300. ADMINISTRATION 310. GENERAL ADMrNISTRATION General Administrative Requirements 48. The provider shall maintain a list of addresses and telephone numbers of at least three substitute caregivers (providing care in the regular caregiver's group day care home) and/or alternate caregivers (providing care in the alternate caregiver's group day care home) who are readily available to care for the children in the absence of the caregiver during temporary or emergency situations. The list shall be cfiecked for accuracy and updated at least every 6 months. All facilities of alternate caregivers shall require license/approval by the Department. 53. Caregivers shall be responsible for the direct care, protection, supervision, and guidance of the children within a group day care home. See also DAY CARE CENTERS 312. Telephone 87. Each facility shall have a telephone. Those facilities which have an unlisted telephone number shall make this number available- to the parent(s) and emergency contact persons of the children in care, the sponsoring agency (if applicable), and the appropriate Regional Office of the Department. 313. Proof of Operator Financial Capabilities Not specified 314. Insurance Not specified GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 320. PERSONNEL 321. Publication of Personnel Policies_ Not specified 322. Constraints Air t Employment Not specified 330. NON-DI SCRIMINATI N 331. Requirements Prohibiting Discrimination Not specified 340. RECORDS REQUIREMENTS 34L Children a_ PENNS YLV AMA 168. The provider shall have an individual record for each child enrolled. Information in these records shall be kept current and checked for accuracy every 6 months. 169. Each child's record shall contain the followi'ng: Completed application signed by the- paren admission} (required- prior a copy of the agreement signed by the provider and the paren (required prior to admission) and subsequent health appraisal repo dates of application, admission, and withdrawal of the child; written consent signed by parent(s) for err ergency medical careft or the child and administration of any medications or special dietary needs (required prior to admission); -r-- GROUP DAY CARE -HOMES PENNSYLVANIA written consent signed by parent(s) for all transportation provided by the provider, trips, and swimming if the child will be participating in these activities; 'A ( record of accidents, injuries, and illnesses which rewire inpatient hospitalization- occurring to the child while he/she is present at the facility and a copy of the report sent to the aPpropriate Regional Office of the Department in relation to such occurrence; and, east semi-annual statements on the child's use- of -day care service and his/her developmental progress. 171. The provider -shall provide assistance in interpreting information in the child's record to the child's parent(s)., 172. The parent(s) shall be informed they have access to their child's record with the ,exception of material protected under the provisions of confidentiality statutes. 197. For drop in care programs a copy of the child's record shall be transferred by the provider to the parent(s) or to any person at the request of the parent(s) when the child is no longer being served. 342. Staff Not specified 343. bility and Enrollment Rer uiremiits See DAY CARE CENTERS 344. Child Abuse Reporting See DAY CARE CENTERS GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 345. Confidenti Records Requirements PENNSYLVANIA 170. All child records shall be kept confidential and_ in a locked cabinet.-- Unrestricted access to the child ',records shall be limited to the provider/caregiver and to the Department and its authorized agents and only for the purpose of supervising the facility. Al other persons who require access to the child records shall obtain written permission from the chilc!s parent (s). See also DAY CARE CENTERS 400. GROUP COMPOSITIONS OF CIIILDREN 410. STAFF/CHILD RATIO REQUIREMENTS 411. Staff/Child Ratio as of March, 19 81 (3 57. Atm° time shall the number of children en in care exceed li children. 58. There shall be a minimum of 2 caregivers caring for the children at all times when there are more than 6 children present at the facility. 59. There shall be no more than 8 infants/toddlers in a group day care home at any one time. There shall be no more than 4 infants toddlers present when only one caregiver is present. 60. If a caregiver has related or fcster children in the group day care home, each related and foster child under the age of g shall be counted in the caregiver-child ratio requirements, as specified above. 107. At no time shall children be left uraupervised indoors or out. 7 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA 180. In night care programs at least 1 caregiver shall be awake at all times and shall check on the children at least every 2 hours. 412. Methods of Computing Staff/Child Ratios See 411. Staff/Child Ratio as of March, 1981 420. GROUP SIZE 421. Group Size as of h 1981 See 411. Staff/Child Ratio as of March, 1981 422. Methods of Computing Group Size See 411. Staff/Child Ratio as of March, 1981 500. STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 510. CHILD CAREGIVER STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 511. 51. The caregiver shall be at least 18 years of J 512. Health 130. Each caregiver, volunteers who serve 'on a regular basis, and family members providing direct care for the children on a regular basis, shall have a health appraisal within 3 months prior to providing initial day care service and annually thereafter. Health appraisals shall he certified by a licensed physician. The health appraisal shall include: a phycal examination; tuberculosis screening and follow-up which assures freedom from communicable TB (screening required only every 2 years); 8 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES detection of chronic dise activity; and, PENNSYLVANIA that require medication or restriction of / any information noting any Oecial medical problem which would interfere - with the health of the children or prohibit the caregiver from providing adequate care for the children. If day care service to children is interrupted or sporadic -during the year, 1 annual health appraisal shall be sufficient, as long as the health appraisal is performed 3 months prior to providing initial day care service. 131. Caregivers with cold sores (herpes) infections shall not : permitted to care for infants under 3 months of age. 513. EOucation 54. The caregiver shall have the following qualifications: a high school diploma or general educational development certification; 15 credit hours in early-childhood education, child development, special education, elementuy education, or the human services field; 1 year work experience related to the care and development of children; and, at least 2 written references from persons other than the caregivees family who can vouch for the caregiver's suitability to work with children; or, a high school diploma or general educational development certification; 3 years work experience related to the care and development of children; and, at least 2 written references from persons other than the caregiver's family who can vouch for the caregiver's suitability to work with child=ren. 55. Certified competency-based training maybe substituted for equivalent education and/or experience requirements. Equivalencies shall he determined by the Bureau of Child Development Programs of the Department and the appropri ate Regional Office of the Department. k GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 514. Experience See 513. Education 520. PROGRAM DIRECTOR QUA _CATIONS 521. Age See 511. Ap 522. =Health Api 512. Health X23. Education e 513. Education 524. Experience See 513. Education 530. SUPPORT STAFF QUALIFICATIONS PENNSYLVANIA 52. All volunteers including family members providing direct care for the children, shall be at least 15 years of age. Volunteers may be counted as caregivers in the caregiver-child ratio as long as the caregiver qualifications as specified in these regulations are met. 540. POST PLO YME N- RVICE: ORIENTATION AND TRAINING 541. Program Director Not specified 542. Child Caregiver Sta Not specified 543. Support S Not specified 10 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA 600. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING EDUCATION 610. PROGRAM REQUIR EMENTS 61L Program of Activities 103. A written plan of daily activities and routines, in addition to free play, shall/be established. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the Froup as a whole. 104. Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence, self-esteem, and positive self-identity. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, life-style, and cultural background. 108. Weather permitting, all children shall be taken out of doors daily. 181. Bedtime schedules shall be established for children in coisultation with the child's parent(s). ,183. Evening quiet time activity such as story-time, games, art and craft activities; id reading shall be provided to each child arriving before bedtime. 612. Program Equipment and Materials 90. Play equipment and materials shall be provided that are appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests, and ages of the children. There shall be a sufficient amount of play equipment and materials so that there is not excessive competition and long waits. 11 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNS YLV ANIA 91. Play equipment and materials shall include items from each of the following 1 categories; materials for dramatic playing (for example, dress-up clothes, costumes, puppets, housekeeping equipment); toys and materials for cognitive development (for example, games books, puzzles, flash cards); toys and materials for visual development for example, mobiles, film viewers, non-breakable mirrors); toys and materials for auditory development (for example, records,' record player, musical instruments); toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile developthent (for example, clay, paint, scissors, blocks, sand, water, squeeze toys, stuffed animals, beads, rattles); and, toys and equipment for large muscle development (for example, swings, ,balls, sports equipment, climbing apparatus, bicycles, tumbling mats, lar ge cardboard boxes, jump ropes). 613. Nap Provision 67. The same area shall not be used for sleeping/napping and play at the same time. 98. Each child, except school-ne children who do not take naps, shall have individual clean, age-appropriate rest equipment, such as a crib, cot, hed, mat, or bbdding. Seasonably appropriate top and bottom covering, such as sheets or blankets, shall be provided. 99. At least two feet (6 decimeters) of space shall be provided between beds, cots, cribs, or other rest equipment while in use. 7 12 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA 100. Linens, blankets, mats, and bedding shall be cleaned at least weekly. Cribs, cots, beds, and mattresses shall be cleaned thoroughly with a cleaning agent at least monthly. 185. In night care programs children shall be proVided with beds equipped with comfortable springs, mattresses, sheets, pillows, pillow cases, and blankets. No children shall share a bed. Double beds shall not be permitted. Bed linens shall be changed at least once a week. 186. The upper level of double-deck beds shall not be used for children under 10 years of age. The upper level of double deck be shall be allowed for chilckeri,10 years or older if a bed rail and safety ladder is provided. 614. Discipline and Guidance 105. Caregivers shall not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking., Disciplinary methods shall not humiliate, shame, or frighten the child. 184. No physical restraints shall be used to confine children to bed. 700. HEALTH AND SAFETY 710. HEALTH 711. General Health Requirements 106. Ongoing efforts shall be made to provide for the early identification of all children suspected of having special physical, social, intellectual, or emotional problems and for their referral to specialized services. 712. Health Assessments See DAY CARE CENTERS U GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA 713. Immunizations See DAY CARE CENTERS 714. Sanitation 75. Each facility shall have hot and cold running ate 77. If paint or plaster on any surface which is accessible to children is peeled or damaged, it shall be repaired immediately.. 78. When surfaces are repaired or any new surface which will be accessible to children is painted, no paint containing lead in excess of .06% shall be used. 79. Poisonous plants shall not be accessible to children. 80. There shh be no smoldng, cigarettes, pipes, cigars, butts, or ashes in the child care areas or in the food preparation areas while the children are present in the facility. 81. All floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 101. Eifch child shall have a separate clean towel and wash cloth. Paper towels are acceptable for use as both towels and Wash cloths. Soap shall be available for use! 109. Children and caregivers shall be required to wash their hands before meals and after toiledng. When necessary, the earegiver shall assist children in handwashing. 110. Children shall be released from the facility only to the child's parent(s) or the person designated in writing by the parent(s) to receive the child. 14 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA 128. Any pet or animal ent at the facility, indoors or outdoors, shall be in good health, show no evidence of carrying disease, and be a friendly companion for the children. This shall also apply to those pets or animals resent at the facility which do not belong to the provider. 187. In night care programs comfortable deeping garments. each child shall have individual, dean, 193. In drop-in care programs the parent(s) shall provide a supply of diapers: when needed, unless other arrangements are made between the parent(s) and the caregivers. 715. Dailyllhiess Screening See DAY CARE CENTERS 716. Care of Sick Children 119. When emergency -medical/surgical care is needed for a child, the parent(s) or'" he emergency contact person shill be contacted as soon as practical to the best interest of the child. If the parents or the emergency contact person cannot be reached,, the provider shall record in writing the attempts made to inform the parents and the emergency contact person. 120. The caregiver who accompanies a child to a source of emergency care shall remain with the child until rgrent(s) or designee assumes resbonsibility for the child's care. 124. Children shall not be separated from the group for illness unless separation provides for their own comfort or is required to provide adequate care for the group. 15 GROUT DAY CARE HOMES 717. Medication and S vial Diet Provisions PENNSYLVANIA 121. No medication of any type, for example, cough drops, vitamins, aspirin, ear drops, aspergum, or cough syrup, shall be given to a child without a physician's current (period of time specified on the instructions), written instructions and written consent from the childs parent(s). 122. A caregiver who accepts responsibility for administration of medication shall assure proper labeling of medication and record dose and times administered. 123. All medication in the facility shall be kept in a place inaccessible to children. All medication shall be kept in their original containers, labeled with the ori prescription label, and have safety lock closures on the containe 11 medication requiring refrigeration shall be refrigerated at the proper tern perature. 718. Waiver of Health Requirements Not specified 720. SAFETY 721. General Safety Requirements 65. If there are unsafe areas, such as open drainage ditches, wells, holes, or heavy street traffic, in or near the outdoor play space, there shall he fencing or natural barriers to restrict children from these areas. 76. All medicines, drugs,- cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol and other poisonous and to do materials_shall be stored in their original containers and used in such a way that shall not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to the-children. Such materials shall be kept in a place inaccessible to children and separate from child care areas, and food preparation areas. CROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA 83. Where glass is used in traffic areas, a - visual strip or other visual identification shall be provided so that the glass is noticeable. 85. Hot water pipes and other sources of heat accessible to children .exceeding 1100 P (430 C) shall' be equipped with protective guards-7-0r insulated to prevent children.from coming into direct contact with them. 86. No free-standing space heaters shall be used. Space heaters -that are _ fixtures shall be equipped with protective- guards to prevent children from coming into direct contact with them. Fi=replaces shall be securely screened. .4-- 92. Toys, play equipment and any other equipment used by the children shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges) sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters,_exposed bolts, and unguarded ladders on slides. 93. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters), objects' with removable parts that have a didmeter of less than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters), plastic bags, and styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children who are still Placing objects in their mouths. Outdoor equipment, such as climbing apparatus, slides, and swings, shall be anchored firmly, in good repair, and -aced in a safe location. 97. High chairs, when used, shall have a wide base and a safety strap. 722. Fire Safety Requirements- -I _ Not specified GROUP,DAY ARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA 723. Transportation 144. Providers shall notify local traffic safety authorities about location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care site. Safe pedestrian doss -ways, pick-up and drop-off pointy and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the chil&en and parent(s). The following requirements shall apply whenever the provider is providing transportation for the children, including transportation on trips. 146. The provider shall obtain written consent from the parent(s) for any transportation provided bythe provider. The written consent shall specify any special need or problem of a child which might require special care while being transported, such as seimres or a tendency tdward motion sicknAss, and instructions for this special care. A copy of this information and specific training to deal with the chills special need shall be Oven to the operator or attendant of any vehicle transporting the child. 147.- Vehicles used to transport children shall -be equipped and operated -in conformity with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code. 148. Vehicles used to transport children shall be insured with at least the Minimum insurance required by law under the Pennsylvania No-Fault Motor Vehicle Ins tr ance Act. 149. The caregiver-child ratios in Section 411 shall apply at all times children are being transported. 150. The operator of the vehicle must be at least 1 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA 151. No vehicle shall begin moving until all children are seated and secured in age appropriate safety restraints, which_ shall remain fastened at all-times the vehicle is in motion. .152. No. Fiore,than 3 persons shall occupy the front seat,of an automo 153. - All do s on vehicles shill be locked whe-fiver, the vehicle is in motion. 154. Children shall never be left unattended in a vehicle. 155. Theback of pick ruck hall not be used to transport, children. 156. A first. -aid kit, including the contents as specified in 116, shall be easi esSible in-the vehicle_ at all times the children are being transported. 157. Children shall be released by the driver or attendant of the vehicle on to the child's parent(s) or the person designated by the parent(s) to receive the child. .206. When public transportation is used the provider, only those transportation requirements as specified in_144, 146, 149, 154, 156, and 157 shall 724. ,SEyleF1-2quirements for Equipment ',See 721. General Safety Require s =tints 725. Water Activities (Including Swimming) 95. All swimming pools shall meet Depart ent of Environmental Resources or county Health Department standards. All in-ground swimming pools located in the outdoor play space area or accessible to children shall be fenced with a 19 -GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA supervision shall include at all times at least 1 person certified in Red Cross Advanced Lifesazing or an equivalent certificate by 'a recognized agency. All careg,rivers, volunteers, and other adults who are counted in the adult-child ratio for swimming shall receive basic water safety instructions from the person certified in lifesaving. The following adult-child ratio shall apply when children are swimming: Developmental Level Adult Children Infants 1 2 Toddlers 1 3 Preschoolers 1 4 School-age Children 1 6 The above adult-child ratio shall also apply when children are swimming at public or private swimming pools, lakes, parks, or other recreational swimming facilities. 96. Portable wading pools shall be permitted if they are emptied and cleaned daily. All children, including school-age children, shall be directly 'supervised at all limes when wading. 726. Emergency Procedures Not specified 727. First Aid Supplies 126. Each facility shall have a first aid kit, which is kept in a place inaccessible to children. The first aid kit shall contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, and scissors. An adequate number of first aid kits shall be taken on all trips, with the exception of neighborhood excursions. 127. At least 1 individual competent in first aid technioues shall he present with the children whenever the children are in care. Competence shall be satisfied by successful completion of training provided by a public or private health professional. 20 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA 800. NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICE 810. NUTRITION 811. Nutritional Requirements See DAY CARE CENTERS 812. Waiver of Re irements Not specified 820. FOOD PREPARATION 821. Food Preparation and Service Requirements 139. Drinking water shall be available at all times to children of all ages. Disposable cups or individual glasses for each_ child must he used, except for bottle fed infants, for drinking purposes between meals. 140. Eating and drinking utensils shall be free from cracks and chips 141. Disposable cups, plates, and sturdy eating utensils may be used if discarded after each use. Styrofoam cups shall not be used for infants or toddlers. 900. SOCIAL SERVICES See DAY CARE CENTERS 1000. PARENT PARTICIPATION See DAY CARE CENTERS 21 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA 1100. INFANTS AND TODDLERS 110 1110. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES 1U. Infants and toddlers shall be provided- stimulation through being held, rocked, talked to, played with bathed, and/or carried. 1120. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS See DAY CARE CENTERS 1130. INFANT NUTRITION 138. Meals for infants shall be provided according to the following guidelines: a written statement giving formula and feeding schedule shall be obtained from the parent(s); if no specific formula is specified by the parent(s), commercially prepared iron-fortified formula shall be used and unused portions shall be discarded after each feeding; introduction of , all new foods shall be made in consultation with parent(s); disposable nursers shall be used unless sanitized bottles are provided by the parent(s) or unless a dishwasher is used by the caregiver to sanitize bottles; every effort shall be made to accommodate the needs of the child who is being breast-Iced; and, infants 6 months or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. 195. In drop-in care programs all meals and bottles shall be provided by the parent(s) unless the caregiver agreirs to provide the meals and bottles. 22 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PENNSYLVANIA 1200. CHILDREN WITH HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS 1210. PROGRAM OF ACT1ViftES See DAY CARE CENTERS (Specialized Day Care Services for Children with Disabilities) 1220. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS See DAY CARE CENTERS (Specialized Day Care Services for Children with Disab 1 1230. STAFFING See DAY CARE CENTERS (Specialized Day Care Services or Children with Disabilities) 1300. SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN 1310. PROGRAM OF ACTIVIT IES 88. If there are school-age children in the facility, space shall be provided, if desired by the children, where they can study without interruption and without interference from the play of the'other children. Rooms used for this purpose shall have table space, lighting of the table space, chairs, pencils, and paper. 112. When a facility serves a school-age child, the provider shall notify the school, either verbally or in writing, of the day care placement. There shall be communication between the School and the caregiver in emergencies and in instances in which the child's developmental progress can be enhanced. The parent(s) shall be notified of this communication. 113. When a facility serves a school-age child, homework supervision shall be provided, if desired by the parent(s) or the child. 23 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 1320. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Not specified 1400. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS 1410. SPACE See DAY CARE CENTERS 1420. LIC ITING, VENTILATION AND TEMPERATURE ENNS ANIA 82. All stairs edi by the children shall he illuminated by art ici natural light. 84. A means of ventilation shall be provided in the child care area%. If windows are present, they shall be operable except_ in air conditioned or mechanically ventilated buildings. All operable windows and doors used for ventilation shall be securely screened. 1430. EXITS Not specified 1440. TOILETS AND LAVATORrES 68. Each facility shall have a minimum of 1 toilet and 1 sink. 69. Training chairs may he used if emptied and sanitized after each use. 70. All toilets, including training chairs, shall located in rooms separate from those used for cooking, playing, sleeping, or e 188. There shall be at least 1 bathtub or shower. Bathtubs and showers shall, be equipped to prevent slipping. If infants are being carted for, there shall be age7appropri ate bathing facilities for these children. 24 1/4) GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 'Lir PENNSYLVANIA 1500. OTHER STATE REQUIREMENTS - COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LOCAL, STATE, AND REGIONAL ,A WS AND REGULATIONS 1510. ZONING Not specified 1520. FIRE Not specified 1530. BUILDING 39. Any facility which has disapproved or has had an approval withdrawn by the Department of abor and Industry (or the local Department of Public Safety in the cities of Scranton and Pittsburgh; and, the local Department of Licensing I pection in Philadelphia County), or the Department of Environmental ources (or the County Department of Health in Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Erie, and Philadelphia Counties) shall not he -- licensed or approved by the Department until such licenses or certificates of approvals have been granted or reinstated. This regulation shall so apply to any facility applying for a provisional certificate of compliance. 1540. HEALTH See 1530. BUILDING 1550. SANITATION See 1530. BUILDING 1560. NEW CONSTRUCTION Not specifi 25 GRO' DAY CARE HOI ES OUTH CAROLINA Except where otherwise noted, all citations are to t = he South Carolina Department of Social Services, R ulations for Gra Deceinber,197 6. are Homes N. STATE LICENSING OF CHILD DAY CARE ACILITIE 110. TYPES OF FACILITIES SUBJECT TO LICENSUR= AS DEFINED BY STATE STATUTESS AND REGTJLATIONS AND/OR LOCAL DINANCES AND R.EGTILATIC)NS 111. Definitions See DAYCARE CENTERS 112. EXclusions and Exemptions See DAYCARE CENTERS 113. /111Compliance Not sppecified 120. AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR LICENSING OF DAB BARE PROGRAMS 121. Or anization of e Administrative Dr See DAYCARE CENTERS 122. Responsible Official See DAYCARE CENTERS LICENS PROCESS AND ENFORCEMENT 210. LICENSING PROCESS 211. Promull_Tation oC egulations See DAYCARE CENTERS OCEDURES GROUP DAY CARE HOMES SOUTH CAROLINA 212. Advisor- Boi and Other Community Participation See -DAY CARE CENTERS 220. LICENSING PROCEDURE 221. Application d Issuance See DAY CARE CENTERS 222. Fee Charg_e_d Not specified 223. Areas of Investigation See DAY CARE CENTERS 224. License Renewal See DAY CARE CENTERS 225. Conditional /Provisional icenses See DAY CARE CENTERS 220. Substantial Compliance See DAY CARE CENTERS NPOkCEMENT PROCEDURES 231. Fac y Inspections See DAY CARE CENTERS 232. Denial, Suspension, evocation of a License See DAY CARE CENTERS 233. Remedies-and Sanctions 233.1 Hearing . See DAY CARE CENTERS 2 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 233.2 Decisions See DAY CARE CENTERS 233.3 Judicial Review See DAY CARE CENTERS 300. ADV---- 310.4 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 311. General Administrative Re u' THE ADMINISTRATION ADMINI TRATIOl Of THE ements SOUTH REGULATION: ,retation of Poln cies. .13 The operator shall provide the parer r. user wit copy of,the group day care 'home in such areas as: hours a day care is provided,(inncluding Kali ys). ages of children accepted. plan for fee payments and reftt_rids. 'cies of how operator or parent can erl services, policy concerning illnesses of a liildren,,nolladmission and re admission. requests concerning children's personal Ileit=prigings, etc. provision of diapers, clothing _ .and familia, if hone accepts infants and toddlers. procedures parents may use to make a coni authority and procedures fog` administe=ing medication and special medical procedures to a child. emergency or disaster plan, authorization for emergency Iri= edical care, GROUP DAY CARE HOME( SOUTH CAROLINA REGULATION: Admission Procedures. No horne shall have present at any one time childreh iri excess of the number for which it is licensed. EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE: Compliance shall be determined by the actual _number of children in the group day care nome.at a given time, as_reflected, by enrollment records. REG TION: Display of License. The g oup day care home shall display its current license prominently. REGULATION: References. =The operator shall provide= the licensing= authority -With references to verify- his/her suitability to care for children. 312. Telephone SANITATION AND SAFETY PROVI IONS . REGULATION: Emergency Phone Numbers. Emergency telephone numbers shall be available by a specified telephone which is readily accessible in the day care home. EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE: The-following telephone numbers Shall be posted by the telephone: Ambulance service and emergency service plan. Police department. Fire department.. Other- emergency numbers shall be available near the telephone. These numbers shall include: The number of the physician designated by the parent(s). Home and business numbers of the parent(s) or person(s) responsible for the children.' GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 313. Proof of Operator Financial Capabilities Not specified 314. Insurance Not specified 320. PERSONNEL 321. Publication of Personnel Policies Not specified 322. Constraints Against Employment THE STAFF AND THE HOUSEHOLD SOUTH CAROLINA REGULATION: Employment of Persons with Abuse Records. No person wh has been convicted of child abuse or neglect, child molestation or sexual abuse, or is awaiting trial on such charges, shall e knowingly employed in a group day care home. 330. NON- DISCRIMINATION 331 . Requirements Pjotllbitin Discrimination Not specified 340. RECORDS REQUIREMENTS 341. Children THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE HOME REGULATION: General Records on the Child. The operator shall initiate at admission and maintain a general record on each child to include: Child's name, address, bi h and date of his acceptance and discharge. 5 GROUP DAY CARE HONE OUTH CAROLINA Full name of both parents, or person responsible for child, family's home address, work address and telephone number. Instructions for reaching parents or relatives. Name, address, and telephone number of another person who might be reached in case of emergency. Naine, address, and telephone number of family physician and/or health. resources. Accurate record .of daily attendance or each child. REGULATION: Child Health Records. The operator shall maintain a health _record on each child containing the following items: Parent's statement of the child's physical and mental condition at the time of his ad'm'ission to the group day care-home. Physician's statement when there are handicapping physical or psychological conditions, attesting to the child's ability to pEitticipate in activities usual for his age level, and including anyrecomrnendations. Written verification that the operator has been shown. the immunization card of each child by- the parent(s) indicating required immunizations are completed, in process or child meets exemption requirements. = Other health information as deemed necessary by the operator and parent(s). 342. Staff THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE HOME REGULATION: Records on Staff and Household. The operator shall maintain records on all caregivers including himse members of his household, and any additional staff or help as follows: other GROUP P DAY CAWS 7: HOMES SOUTH CAROLINA THE Medical s :rnents regarding health- status comr=31eted. Igritten evi=lenee from a physician or -healt z department verifying freedom fro= communicable tuberculosis. TAFF AND T IEHOU SEHO- D REGULATION: Fle=lthRequireme s o Staff. Written evidence s=nall bp required from each staff rric z_mber that his health is satisfactory and w ould not interfere v h hips aloe wive functioning of the group elkty care horn- .EVL7 ENCE OF C PLIANCE: Written statement. using the form provided by tits7e. partment shall be Completed initially by the group day care home oper. and any additional caregivers, substitu ties and emergenCy person verifying that their health status is.satisf aetory. Written verification from a physician or health resouce attesting that each staff person is frc. -e from communicable tubereulois shall- be submitted initially and armuall _37 thereafter. 343. Child Eli and Enrolirn t Require en Not specified 344. Child Not specified 345. Conficientigli tyofRecords Recluirements. Not -specified GROUP DAY CARE HO_ S SOUTH AROLI A 400. GROUP COMPOSITI> NS OF CHILDREN S77AFF/CHILD RATIO REQUIREMENTS 411. Staff /Child Ratio as of arch, 1981 THE ST:Lm--FF AND THE HOUSEHOLD REGULATION 'Staff-,to-Child Ratios. The grozzp day care borne shall have sufficie... -taff to oversee the children at all time, preventing harm to them from each other and their surroundins, and suf f f_ cient to offer individual attention in critical situations. EVIDEN E OF-COMPLIANCE: The horr-:-.e shall provide care to no mor operator -'s own children under 12.. hen twelve children, including t die When eirollment reaches nine, there shall be an additional aregiver added, (al- or =ore of the children are unde7 two. No person under 18 years of age shall be left in sole charge of the chil Children sh not be left without supervision at any time. The ope=ator shall pregent written evidence that a plan has been worked .,ut wherebs. -en outside person can be summoned quickly toassist in an eniergenc_-9 . CT, IV= ethods of Computing Staff/Child Ratios See 411. Staff /Child Ratio as of March,. 1981 GROUP TAY CARP SOUTH CAROLINA 420. GROUP 421. Group See 411, Staf 42 2. Meth ( Not .specific Jrch, 1981 FICATIO ITS AND TRAIN IN REQUIRE ENTS 510. 'CHILD CAREGF "ER STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 511, Ag.c. THE` STAFF ANb THE --1CoUSEHOLD REGULATION: Age of Caregivers. Caregivers less than e:.ghteen years of age shall be permitted providing the following conditions arm met: They are'at least_ 14 years of age. They are not he person in authority and arioroperly supervised. The facility is ire accord with South Carolina child lab the employ m z f minors in nom-hazardous jobs. 512.. Health See 342, Staff 513. Education. Not 6pecified 514. Extience Not specified aws regarding GROUP DAY CARE HOME 520. PROG R.A`IVI DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS 521. Age TIE STAFF AND THE HOUSEHOLD REGULATION:. Age of Operator. SOUTH CAROLINA The operator of a group day care home shall have achieved the legal age of majority. 522. Health See 342. Staff 523. Education Not specified 524. Experience Not specified 530. SUPPORT STAFF QUALIFICATIONS Not specified 540. POST EMP4OYMENT/IN-SERVICE: ORIENTATION AND TRAININO 541_ Program Director THE CARE OF CHILDREN REGULATION: First Aid Training. The operator shall have received- or be receiving training in observation of symptoms or illness and in elementary principles of Red Cross first aid. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES SOUTH CAROLINA= EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE: A certificate_ of training or statement to show current enrollment in a program teaching principles of first aid or a certificate or other evidence from the American National Red Cross or other appropriate community resource. Posting of a readily understandable chart 'describing first aid emergency medical treatment techniques. 'S. In-serv-c for the operator and any additional caregivers by an appropriate source to include discussion of illness and symptoms, observation and evaluation, carried out at least once,a year 542. Child Caregiver Staff See 541. Program Director 543. Support Staff See 541. Pr- a r e t 0 r 600. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES II INCLUDING EDUCATION 610. PROGRAM RE QUIREM NTS 61L Proam.of Activities THE CARE OF CHILDREN REGULATION: Daily Schedule. The operator shall establish a daily schedule which will prbvide regularity of activities with sufficient flexibility and variety te respond to the needs of children. Lij GROUP `DA CARE HOMES SOUTH CAE.OTAN I REGULATION: Activities for Children Three and Above. The group day care home shall provide activities which contribute to individual child's growth and well-being, 'including. both active and quiet experientes. REGULATION: Overni ht Care. The group day care home offering overnight e shall provide for the special- needs of-children during the night, shall adapt to the day/night routines of the parents, and shall assure sufficient, unbroken periods of s ep for the children. EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE: The operator Shall provide a caregiver during sleeping hours to provide for -the needs of the children and to (respond to emergencies. The operator shall encourage parent(s) to leave and pick up their children before and after their normal sleeping period so that there is minimal disturbancevf the child during sleep. The operator shall provide comfortable beds or cots, complete bedding, and make arrangeinents with parent(s) for night clothes. REGULATION: Drop -In Care. Drop-in care shall be offered only if this pranti e does not cause the operator to exceed the number of children for which the gr6up day care home has been licensed. 612. PrOgram Equiim= t and Materials PROGRAM' RE(ULATION E= quipment and Materials The group day care home shall have available materials appropriate to the needs of the children in care. 12 and equipment GROUP DAY CAR i HOMES 613. Nap Provision Not specified 614. : Discipline and Guidance THE-CARE OF ILDREN SOUTH CAROLINA REGULATION: Disciplinary Disciplinary practices shall, be according to the following requirements: Limits or rules shall be those necessary to safeguard children and premises and stated on the children's level of understanding. No corporal punishment shall be used, except when authorized in writing by the parent(s)., Caregiver shall not deprivd children of meals, naps or bathroom procedures. 700. HEALTH AND 710. HEALTH 7 1. General Health ReqUirements NOt specified 712. Health Asse s ents Not specified munizations See 341. Children 13; ,GROUP DAY CARE HOME "714. Sanitation THE STAFF AND THE H US EHOLD SOUTH CAROLINA, REGULATION: Health Pradtices of Staff and Household.. The operator, leis househpld, domestic help and any additional staff shall follow health practices necessary to safeguard the health of the children and other staff9 follows: Each person shall wasfi his hands with soap and Water before food preparation and/or service and after assisting with toireting or diaperihg. No person if afflicted with boils, infected wounds,,-sores, or an acute respiratory infection shall work in any capacity in which there is a- likelihood of such person contaminating food or food-contact Surface:; with pathogenic organisms or transmitting disease to other individuals, THE CARE GF CHILDREN REGULATION: Toilet Articles. Toilet articles such as combs, brushes, toothbrushes, towels and washcloths when used by the children' in attendance shall be individually provided and plainly marked. REGULATION:, Personal Hygiene. The operator and other care ivers shall follow good hygienic practices with the children.' EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE: Wet or soiled clothing shall be changed immediately. Face and hands shall bethoroughly washed before and after meals. Hands shall be washed after toileting. I 14 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES SOUTH CAROLINA REGULATION: DrinkinLWater. . , The -group day:care home,shall have e dinkingv meter ieadily.accessible to children of all ages. 715. Daily Illness Srecning. Not specified 716. Care of Sick Children THE CARE OF CHILI _ N REGULATION: E-mergenc Health Care. The group day care home shall have provision ent---iergency medical care of children 'requiring treatment away from the day mare setting, such as an arrangement with a hospital, public health depar rnent_=, or local physician. 717. .Medication-and 'Special Diet Provision- THE CARE OF CHILDREN REGULA,TION: Administration of edieatinn. The authority and procedures for administering ifedie.. atoll to_ children shall be defined as follows: Medication a-nd/or special mediealprocedures shall be administered to a child only when there is a request from the parht(s). Prescription drugs and other medie ons requi_i-Et3red by the children shall be properly labeled with the child's gime and dosage schedule and kept in a location inaccessible to the children. 718. Waiver of Health ReqUiremen Not specified GROUP DAY GAME HOMES 720. SAFETY 721. General Safety Requirements SANITATION AND SAFET -PROVISICINS SOUTH CAROLINA REGULATION: iccident Prevention. The operatdr of a group day care home shall provide premises which inimize the risk of accidental injury. EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE: Outdoor play areas .shall be protected by fencing, or some type of barrier if location is readily accessible to streets or highways or otherwise dangev3us. Outside stairs, -walkways, ramps and porches shall maintained free from accumulations of water, ice, or snow. Stairs and ramps if hazardous, shall be provided with handrails. Where clear glass is used in exterior windows less than 2 inches above floor level, the glass shall be of safety grade.-_ Porches walkways, and _play areas which are elevated shall have barriers Prevent fells; Landings or gates shall be provided beyohd each -exterior- door and interior doors opening onto a stairway. 6 Flammable liquids, cleaning supplies, detergents, matches lighters medications and other such harfnful items shdll be kept, inaccessible to children. '16 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES , 722. Fire Safety Requirements SfNITATIGN AND SAFETY PROVISIONS REGULATiON: Door. SOUTH CAROLINA The doors in group day care homes shall meetAhe following requirements; Every closet door latch shall b:slich that children can open the door from inside the closet. Every bathroom door lock shall be designe4 topermit the open ing of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. REGULATION: Protection of Vertical Openings. Vertical openings in group day care homes shall_be protected as follows: the doorway beivieen the flooti of exit discharge and any flo6r- below shall be equipped with a self-closing ULB labeled 1 hour door. Where the floor above exit dlcharge is used for. sleeping purposes there shall be a self-closing ULB 1 hour rated door at the top or bottom 6f each stairway. REGULATION: Interior Finish. The interior finish of group day care homes shall meet the following requirements: Interior finish in occupied spaces in the Group- Day Care Home shall be no more hazardous than Class C in accordance with Section 6-2 of National Fire Protection Association No. 101. The interior finish in means of egress shall be Class A or B. GROUP DAY. CARE HOMES SOUTH CAROLINA REGULATION: Detection System. Where the floor above the oar of exit discharge is used for sleeping purposes there shall be a detect which responds to products of combustion other than heat at the top of the stairs in a building two stories in,-1/ ight; or inside the dwelling unit used as a Group Day Care Home in a multiple welling. REGULATION: Extinguishers. A portable fire extinguisher suitable for Class B fir kitchen and cooking areas. shall be provided for he REGULATION: Heating Equipment. Heating !equipment in group day care homes all meet the follovfing requirem ents: Any heaters in spaces occupied bychildren shall be separated from the space by partitions, screens or other means. Unvented room heaters shall not be permitted. Oil and gas fired room heaters shall be installed in accordance with the applicable Standards Listen, in Appendix B of National Fire Protection Association No. 101. A guard shall be provided to protect the children from hot surfaces and open flames. REGULATION: Electrical Services. Electrical services in group day Care homes shall be protected as follows: Electrical wiring in new construction shall be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code. In existing buildings the electrical wiring shall be sized to providefor the load. Electrical appliances shall be grounded. Receptacles and outlets serviced by extension cord type wiring shall be prohibited. Special protective receptable covers shall be installed in all areas occupied by children in Group Day Care Homes for children under 5 years of,age. is GROUP DAY ARE HOMES- REGULATION: Flashlight. SOUTH CAROLINA At leas] one operable flashlight shall be provided for eath, staff member in a location accessible to the staff for use in the event of a power failure. REGULATION! Fire Safety Practices.. The staff of a group day care home shall implement the following fire safety practices: A fire evacuation plan shall be posted in each room used by children: Fire drills shall be held a minimum of once a month and at different times of the day. All stafftimembers and walking children shall participate aid be skilled in fire drill exercises. 723. Tr:JL.papo_ Not specified 724. Safety Ruirernents for Equipment /SANITATION AND SAFETY PROVISION S REGULATION: Safety of Equment. Equipment used with or by the children shall be kept reasonably free of . hazards. EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE: Indoor equipment, furnishings, and toys shall be of safe construction, free from sharp edges and loose or rusty points. toddlers shall be small enough to swallow. 19 No toy accessible to infants and 1 GROUP DAY CARE HO 4 SO R CAROLINA 7_ Outdoor play equipment shall be frke of jagged edges and rust, made of durable, nonpoisonous material and sturdy._ Sthtionar outdoor equipmen shall be firmly anchored. When cribs and play pens are acquired after the effective date of thse regulations the safety requirements developed by the United States Consunier Product Safety Commission shall be observed. 725 Water Ac ivities Oncluding Swimming) SANITATION AND SAFETY PROVISIONS REGULATION: Pools. - lf a swimming pool, wading poortbr spray, pool is part of the equipment of the group day care. home, the opera br shall conform to the rules and regulations promulgated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control for construction, maintenance and use of such equipment. 726. Emergency Procedures *0- SANITATION AND-SAFETY PROVISIONS REGULATION: Disaster Plan. The operator shall develop a disaster plan in case of -fire or emergencies which shall be put in writing and tested with the children at regular intervals. 727. First u e s -THE:CARE OF CHILDREN REGULATION: First Aid Supplies. First aid supplies, shall be available for ,e treatment of rinor cuts and abrasions and stored out of the reach of children. 20 GRQUP DAY ARE HOMES: SOUTH- CAROLINA 0. NUTRITION AND FOOD _SERVICE= 810. NUTRITION 81L utrit onal Requirements THE -CARE OF 'CHILDREN REGULATION: Nutritional Needs. Food of a quantity, variety and qualiiy to meet the daily nutritional needs of ni whatever part of the 24 hour day they are the children shall be provide the group day care home. EVIDENCE OF OG1I MANCE: Regular meals and snacks with no more than four hours between food services during the period from 6:00 atm. to 9:00 p.m. ull strength fruit` or vegetable juice shall be served at 1 once a day. provided by the facility, daily menus shall be plainly posted. 812. Waiver of Requirements Not specified 820. FOOD PRE ARATION 821. Food Pr -dparation and Service Requirements SANITATION AND SAFETY PROVISIONS REGULATION: Food and Drink. All food and drink shall be prepared, served and stored so that sanitary cooking . methods are observed, nutrients retained, and spoilage prevented. 21 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES' SOUTH CAROLINA .After each ,usage, all tableware shall be thoroughly cleaned to sight arikouch. After. each usage, all kitchenware and f_ ontact Surfaces of equiptnent, exclusive of cocking surfaces used in the preparation, serving and storage of fopd,-§hall- be thoroughly cleaned to sight and touch. The cooking surfaces of &Joking devices shall be cleaned as often as necessary and shall encrusted grease deposits and other soil. ,:Not specified Not specified. 900. SOCIAL, SERVICES 1000. PARENT PARTICIPATION 1100. INFANTS AND TODDLERS U10. PROGRAM OF .ACTIVITIES THE CARE OF CHILDREN / REGULATION: Infant - Toddler Care: The group day care home shall /provide an environment which safeguards infants and toddlers from harm but is not so restrictive as to inhibit physical, intellectual, emotional and social development. EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE: The caregiver(s) shall provide frequent direct contact so that he children are not routinely left in any situation for long periods of.-time. 11 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES -SOUTH CAROLINA The caregiver(s).shall have fceluent verbal communication with the ehildrgn.. The care ver(s).shall hold the children while they are feeding or drinkihg, as long as they "ere unable to sit,in a high chair, an krifant seat, of at the table. The caregiver(s) shall feed infants individually and follow a recognized or prescribed formula, diet and pattern of -feeding appropriate to -their developmental needs. The earegiver(s) shall offer water to infants and toddlers at -frequent intervals, The operator shall provide the following types of equipment- and space: Indobr areas protected from general walkways within the home where crawling children can be on the floor at least part of the day to, explore. Toys and materials which afford opportunities foi the chi en to learn through seeing, feeling, hearing, smelling and tasting.. Comfortable chairs to use when feeding, holding or playing with the children. Sleeping equipment including cribs for infants who have not yet begun. to climb and low cots for the other children. In a facility with limited space in which cribs and other bulky equipment would leave too little area for floor space, individual floor pads are adequate, provided that the floors are clean,' vrm and free from drafts. 11. 23 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 1120. HEAIL;ITH AND SiFiTY REQUIREMENTS See 72h -erleral Safety Re nd 722. F Safety Re ents SOUTH CAROLINA 1130. INFANT NUTRMON See 811. NrutritiOnal Requirements, PROGRAM OF A TIVHIE S 1200. CHILDREN wrim HANDI APPING CONDITIONS 1210. PROGRAM OF ATIVTTIE S Not specified 1220. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIRE iiIETNTS-- - Not specified 1230.. STAFFING Not specified 1300 SCHOOL At G1 ILDREN 1310. FROG__ iM DF- ACTIVITIES . NOt specified 1320. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Not specified, 116 GR uri DAY CARE HOMES 1400,. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS 1410. 'SPACE 'THE CARE -OF CHILDREN REGULATON: Space. The group day care home shall have sufficient indoor and outdoor pace for the activities of the children. SOUTH CAROLINA EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE: The operator shall provide at least 35 square feet of indoor space per child (exclusive of bathrooms, And storage places).- Halls may be counted a§ indoor space if approved-by appropriate fire official. .."\ The operater shall provide at least 75 square feet per-child of outdoor space. When outdoor space is insufficient or is note available- at the facility, caregivers may take the children outdoors in shifts or may utilize parks or other Outdoor areas which are easily accessible. 11420. LIGHTING- VENTILATION, AND TEMPERATURE Not specified 1430. EXITS SANITATION AND SAFETY PROVISIONS REGULATION: Exit Detail. The following details shall apply to exits in group 'day care homes: Each floor occupied by children shall have not less than two remote means of egress.. 25 GRPUP DAY CARE HOMES SOUTH CAROLINA Where spaces on the floor above the floor of exit discharge are used for sleeping (sleeping purposes in this instance means from midnight until 6:00 a.m.) for children 6 years or older, at least one exit shell lead directly, or through an enclosed stairway to the outside. 4 REGULATION: --Door., . The doors in group day care homes shall-meet title following reqUirements: Each door in a means of egress shall open outwards and shall be not less, than .36 inches wide in the new construction and 32 inches wide ?in existing buildings. REGULATION: Homes in Apartment Buildings. Group day care homes in apartment buildings shall meet the following requirements: f the two exit accesses from the Grow Day Caredome discharg the same corridor, as in an aparAment building, the exit accesses shall be separated in the corridor by a smoke stop partition having not less than a 1 hour fire'resistance rating. The door in The smoke stop partition shall be not less than 36 inches wide in new construction and 32 inches wide in existing buildings. The door assemtag shall have a fire protection rating of 3/4 hour and shall be equipped with a self-closing device. 1440. TOILETS AND LAVATORIES Not specified 26 -Roulf ,DAY CARE HOMES .1 *SOUTH CAROLINA 1500. OTHER STATE REQUIREMENTS.- COMPLIANbE WITH OTHER LO AL- STATEt AND REGIONAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS- 1510. ZONING Not spe- 1520. FIRE Not specified 1530. BUILDING N-ot specified 1540. HEALTH Not specified 1550. SANITATION Not specified 1560. NEW CONSTRUCTION Not specified GROUP L iY CARE HOMES TENNESSEE - Tennessee licenses Group Day Care Homes under the same set of regulations Family Day Care Homes, See FAMILY- DAY CARE = HOMES; 1. 1 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXA'S Except were otherwise noted, all citations are from the Texas Departm'ent of Human Resources,' MinimZum Standards for Care Homes, February, a-3 STATE L G-OF CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES' 110.._ TYPES OF FACILIT S SUBJECT` TO LICENSURE AS DEFINED, BY LOCAL ORDINANCES AND STATE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS AND REGULATIONS 111. Definitions Handbook Facilities. icensing Rules and Regulations 51630- Definitions of Day Care Group Day Care Home N child care facility that provides care for 7 to 12 children under 14 years of age for less than 24 hours a day. 112. Exclusions and Exemptions See DAY CARE CENTER 113. HHS Day Care Compliance Not specified 120. AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR LICENSI G OF DAY CARE PROGRAMS 121. Organization of the Administrative Unit See DAY CARE CENTERS 122. Responsible Official See DAY CARE CENTERS GROUP DAY CARE HOMES / ( TEXAS S 200. LICENSING PROCESS AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 210 LICENSING PROCESS 211. -Promulge of Regulations See DAY! ARE CENTERS 212. Advisory Bbd See DAY CARE; CENTERS 1 220. LICENSING PROCEDURE 221. Application and Issuance See DAY CARE CENTERS t- 222. Fee Charged . Not specified 223. --Age as of Investigation See DAY CARE CENTERS '224. Lipense Renewal See DAY CARE CENTERS 225. Conditional/Provisional Licenses See DAY CARE CENTERS 226. Substantial dem- ce See DAY CARE-CENTERS 230. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 231. Facility Inspections, See DAY CARE CENTERS 2 12 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS 232. Denial, Suspension, Revocation of License See DAY CARE CENTERS 233. Remedies and Sanctions See DAY CARE CENTERS 2331 Hearings See DAY CARE CENTERS 233.2 Decisions See DAY CARE CENTERS 233.3 Judicial Review See. DAY CARE CENTERS 300. ADMINISTRATION 310. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 311. General Administrative Requirements 51200 General Administration. The group day care home shall display its license. A complete set of "Minimum Standards for Croup Day Care Homes" shall be on hand for parents, staff, and others. The Department shall be notified if a child in care dies, is seriously injured, comes down with a serious disease, or if it ,appears that a child has been abused or neglected. Any fire at the p day care home shall also be reported to the Department. GROUP DM CARE111=1MES TEXAS 51400 Records. All records requilwid t be maintained and on file by the standards shall be ava able for inspection by the ID partment during hours of operation. 52200 Director Res porimihilities A director shall see ti-sat lieerzsing standards are met. When the director is gone from the group d 49.y care 1-aDme, someone with the same qualifications, as the director shall be rem ponsible for the children. 312. Telephone $3200 Furnishings. The group day cc hones e shall ewe a telephone with a listednumb er. 313. Proof of 0pe at r Elnanei 1 Capabilities 51400 Records. The home shall keep mionfplete _financial records. The Department will check these records only on wri erg not-de-----frn the Department's Director of Licensing. 314. Insurance Not specified 320. PERSONNEL 321. Publication of P .irsonnel l oliciea _ Not spec - 322. Constraints Aga inst Empi c=yment 51200 General Administration. Any employee or other- person tat the group day care home shall be reassigned or removed from any ce=mtaet with children if any of the following is returned. 4 2,1 GROUP l AY CARE HOMES TEXAS Art indictment alleging commission of ebony classified as era offerse against the person or family or of public indecency or a violation of the Tew.as Controlled Substances Act. An indictment alleging commission of a misdemeanor or classifielas an ofrense against the person or family or of public indecency. offici criminal complaint accepted by a district or county sttoiney ging commission of a misdemeanor classified as an offense against tkn person or family or public indecency. Such reasignment or removal shall remain in effect pending rasolutit of the charges. Notification of such action shall be made to the Licensing Branch within 24 hours or the next working day. 52100 Director Qualifications. No one may serve as the caregiver of a grotip day care home who has been convicted within the preceding 10 years of a felony classified as an offense against thee person or family or of public indecency or a violation of theTexas Controlled Substances Act or of any misdemeanor classified as an offense against the person or family or of public indecency unless the Director of Licensing has ruled that proof of rehabilitation has been established. §2300 staff Qualifications. No one ;who has been convicted within the preceding 10 years of a felony classified as an offense against the person or family or of public indecency or a violations of the Texas Controlled Substances' Act, or of any misdemeanor classified as an offense against the person or family or public indecency may serve in any capacity where there is contact with children, unless thethrector of Licensing has ruled that proof or rehabilitation has been established. f Persons hose behavior or health status appears to endanger the health and well-being- of the children shall not be present in the group day care borne. !-- GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS 330. NON - DISCRIMINATION 331. Re uirements P ohibi: Discrimination 51300 Enrollment. The group day care home shall accept children race. k_ 340. RECORD S REQUIREMENTS 341. Children 51300 Enrollment. An enrollment agreement shall be on Tile fpr each child Fief .ire admission to the group day care home, and the director shall be responsible for ensuring that the terms of the agreement related to items below are met. care withou The agreement signed by the parent and the director shall contain: Child's name, birth date, home address, and telephone number. Name and address of parent and telephone numbers where parents can be reached while the child is in care. Statement that the child will be released only to the parent or person named by the parent and a statement that persons bringing the child or picking up the child will be sure that a staff member is aware of the child's arrival or departure. School-age children who leave the home to go to classes and clubs shall have written permission from their parents. Parents shall specify the activity, time, and method of transportation. Hours the child will be in care. 6 12 GROUP DAY OARE HOMES TEXAS Emergency medical au orizati name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician. Transportation permission, if any. Permission to participate in water activities, if any. Notes of special problems and needs as indicated by the parent. 51400 Records. A record shall be kept of things that happen to a child that affect his or her growth. Such things as starting to walk or talk, a problem with hearing or seeing, or a change in eating' habits shall be recorded. A daily attendance record shall be kept. This record shall be filed for the previous three months. 342. Staff 52100 Director Qualifications. The caregiver shall submit to the Department on an official Department -form: A record of training and experience, Information as to convictions within the preceding 10 years of any felony or misdemeanor, Information of pending criminal A list of references with addresses and telephone numbers. The references shall be adults not related to the caregiver: §2200 Director Responsibilities. The director responsible for maintaining recd contact with children including: for a employees who have GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS A statement from the employee providing information concerning whether there have been any convictions within the preceding 10 years of any felony or misdemeanor, and of any pending criminal charges. Three refere ces attesting to the employee's character and suitability for the job. References shall be unrelated to the employee. This does not apply to persons employed by the home prior to June 29, 1976. References shall include: Name, address, a e ephone number of each reference. Written statements signed by the references or quotes from the references signed by the director. 343, Child Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements Not specified 344. Child Abuse Reporting See 311. General Administrative Requirements 345. Confidentiality of Records Requirements Not specified 400. GROUP COMPOSITIONS OF CHILDREN 410. STAFF/ClirLD R RATIO EQUIREMENTS RATIO Staff/Chil0 Ratio as of March, 1981 §2400 Staff-Child Ratio. If one person is caring for chicken, then he or she is limited to the following number of children, based on age: If no infants are cared for, -then no more than eight preschoolers and four older children shall be cared for. 12,3 R GROUP DAY. CARE HOMES TEXAS If one infant is cared for, then no more than six preschoole older children shall be cared for. If two infants are cared for, then no more than five preschcsoler5 three older children shall be cared for. Col If thrqe Infant are cared for, then no more an two preschoolers and one older child shall be cared for. If four infants are cared for, then no other children shall be cared for. Infants are less than 18 months old. Preschoolers are from 18 months to four. years old. Older children Meath those from four to )4 years old. If two people are caring for children, then the home may have: Up to 10 infants, or Up to nine infants and not more than three other children (either preschoolersor older children), or If fewer (than nine infants, then any additional children over 18 months old may be cared for. The total number of children (including infants) in care shall not be more than 12. If more than two people are caring for chileten, then the 12 children in care can be of any age from infants to 14 years old. §7500 Evening and Night Care. , Staff members shall be awake until all children are asleep and shall provide for the special needs of children in evening or night care. 412. ethods Not specified - computing Staff/Child Ratios 9 - GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS 420. ROUP SIZE 421. Group Size as of Mmh, 1981 52400 Staff-Child Ratio. No more than 12 children under 14 years old shall be in care in a group day care home. This number includes the director's or staff member's children ulder 14. 422. Methods of Co u Size Not specified 500. STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ,510. Child Caregiver Staff Qualifications S2300 Staff Qualifications. Staff who work directly with the children shall he at least 18 years old except: Persons with a high school diploma. Students under 18 years old can take care of children if they are enrolled in child care-related career` programs approved by the Texas Education Agency, other State or Federal pr=ograms, or are on summer vatbation from these 'programs. 512. H l.th §2300 Staff Qualifications. The director and staff shall, be mentally, emotionally, and physically able to carry out their tasks. 1 3 10 GROUP DAY 'CARE HOMES TEXAS Persons whose behavior or health status appears to, endanger the health and well-being of the children shall not be present in the group day care home. Each staff member shall have a record of aiberculosis examination no earlier than 12 months prior to employment. Re-examination- shall &e required in accordance with the recommendations of the local health authorities or the regional office-of the Texas Department of Health. Family members over age 14 who are at the group home when children are in care are also required to obtain any required TB e aminations. Those under 14 are subject to the same requirement as the children in care. 513. Education Not specified 514. Experience Not specified dIr 520. PROGRAM DIRE OR QUALIFICATIONS 521. Age §2100 Director Qualifications. The director of a group day care home shall be at least 18 years old and be able to read and write. 522. Health See 512 Health 523. Education Not specified 11 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS 524. Experience Not specified 530. SUPPORT STAFF QUALIFICATIONS Not specified 540. POST EMPLOYMENT/IN E VICE: ORIENTATION AND TRAINING 54L Program Director Not specified 542. Child Caregiver Staff Not specified 643. Sport Staff lei Not specified 600. PROGRA = OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING EDUCATION 610. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 611. Program of Activities 00 Staff Qualificatio f who have contact with the children shall relate to the children with esy, res t, acceptance, and patience. Stiff give the children a variety of positive experiences. This includes setting limits, guidance, and settling arguments or fights. 52400 Staff-Child Rath.). Children shall be supervised at all Children shall not be out of control. 12 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS 57100 Operation. The children shall have activities that suit their ages, interests, and abilities. Activities shall help the physical., emotional, social, and mental growth of each child and include: A supervised rest period. Outdoor and indoor periods for active and quiet activities and individual and group activities. When field for. 41. pa or excursions are taken, the children's safety shall be provided 612. Program Equipment and Materials 53300 Equipment. There shall be enough indoor and outdoor equipment for the number and ages of children in care to meet the physical and growth needs of the children. There shall be enough equipment so that there is not excessive competition among the children or long waits for materials. MqteriaLs for the following activities shall_ be available to the children. Arts and crafts Building Reading and language Play acting Large muscle activities (climbing, running, jumping) Manipulative activities (things done with the hand) 613. Nap Provision 53200 Furnishings. Each child enrolled in the group day care home shall have individual, comfortable, and clean equipment for sleeping or lying down. 13 13 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 'TEXAS ( Preschool age children shall have individual cots, beds, or mats. Mats shall be at least one inch thick and covered with waterproof, washable material. If mats'are used on floors, the floors shall be clean, warm, and dry. Via` 57500 Evening and Night Care. Children in evgning or night care shall be given a bed or cot, a mattress or pad, and pilloW. The size of these shall fit the age and size of the child. Pillows and mattresses shall have washable protective coverings. Each child shall have his or her own clean linens and cover. 614. DisciOine and Guidance S7200 Discipline and Guidance. Discipline and guidance shall be consistent with an understanding o the child's needs and development and shall promote self-discipline and acceptable behavior. There shall be no cruel, harsh, or unusual punishment of children in care._ No child of any age shall ever be shaken or hit, and no child under five years old shall ever be spanked. If the director believes that it is necessary to spank children who ar past their fifth birthday, there shall be a statement on file at the home that it is the home's policy to permit physical punishment. The statement of the rules which the home has adopted concerning the administration of physical punishment shall include that spanking can be done only with 'a caregiver's open hand on a child's buttocks. Each incident shall be documented In the records. The home shall inform parents of the policy, in writing, and shall have parents' signed approval. 14 13t GROUP _ AY CARE HOMES TEXAS ---,Brief, supervised separations from the group may be necessary, but no child shall be placed alone in a locked room. when Children shall. not be shamed or spoken to with profane or abusive language, denied food, put to bed as punishment, or punished for poor toilet habits. 700. HEALTH AND SAFETY 710. HEALTH 711. General Health Requirements Not specified 712. Health Assessments S5100 Health Requirements for Children. Each child in a group day care home shall be physically able to take part in the day care program. A statement of each child's health shall be given the caregiver within one week of admission. The statement shall be from a licensed physician, stating the child has been examined within the past year or A copy of the medical screening form of the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program if no further diagnosis and treatment are indicated; or A statement from a health service or clinic including: Head Start physi =cal exam Well-child conferences (clinics) Maternity and infant programs Children and youth programs; or 15 GROUT DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS If the above cannot be obtained, the parent shah. submit a written statement that the child has been examined by a licensed physician within the past year and is able to participate in the program. This shall be followed within 12 months by a document as described above; or If the child cannot examined in one week, and the child has °not been examined in the p year, a stqement shall be signed by the parent The name address of the physician with whom an appointment has been made, or The address of the EPSDT screening site, and following the examination a document as described (above) shall be submitted. A signed statement . from the parents that medical diagnosis and treatment are against their-religion. Annual evidence of the preschool age child's continued ability:to participate in the program shall be recorded. Either a written or oral statement by the parent that the child is enrolled in a health supervision program as described above. An oral statement shall be recorded in the child's record; or An annual statement from licensed physician that the child can participate in the program. -a The child shall be tested for tuberculosis according to recommendations of the Texas 'Department of 11P.Alth. Recommendations_ can be obtained by contacting the local health authorities, or the regional office of the Texas Department of Health. 16 GROUP- DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS 713. Immunizations 55100 Health Requirements for Children. The group day care- home shall comply with laws, rules, and regulations regarding immunization of children. (Chapter 42, Human Resources Sec. 42.043.) Current immunization records shall be maintained for each child !tit the group day home. Each child's immunization record shall include the birthdate, the immunization status, the number of doses, and the dates each immunization was received. A machine or handwritten copy of the immunization record is acceptable. Handwritten copies shall bear the signature of the responsible staff member copying the information. Compliance with the standard shall be measured by the presence of one or more of the following for each child in care: A written and dated record that the child has been immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella. This record shall have a rubber stamp or signature of the physician or health personnel and shall specify the type, number of doses, and dates given as required by law. A written and dated statement from a licensed physician or other authorized health personnel that immunizations against at least one of the above mentioned diseases have begun. The immunization cycle shall be completed as soon as is medically feasible. A current immunization record shah be on The at the group day care home. A certification signed by a physician, duly registered and licensed under the Medical Practice Act, stating the physician's opinion that th required immunization would be injurious'to the health and well-being of the child or a member of his or her family or household. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS An affidavit signed by the parent or managing conservator of the child c-stating that the immunization conflicts with the tenets and practice of a recognized church or religious denomination of which the child or parent is an adherent or member. A written and dated statement for a child enrolled in after-school care signed by the parents or managing conservator stating that the child's immunization record is on file at the school the child attends and that all immunizations are current. The name of the school shall be included on the statement. 714. Sanitation 52300 Staff Qualifications. Smoking is not permitted when children are present. 54200 Sanitation. The group day care home, grounds,, and equipment shall be repair, and kept with the children's health and safety in mind. n, in good The group day care home shall have an adequate supply of water which meets the standards for drinking water of the Texas Department of Health. Whenever possible, the source of water shall be from a public drinking water system. Drinking water shall always be available to the children. It shall be supplie a safe and sanitary manner. Garbage shall be kept in containers with tight ids away from areas used by children, and removed from the home at least once a week. Measures shall be taken to keep the home free of insects and rodents. Standing water, garbage, and rubbish shall not be allowed on the grounds. 18 1 3 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS S. Staff and children2hall- wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. Staff shall wash hands befo're and after changing a diaper and before feeding a child. §5500 Animals. Animals on the premises stir be vaccinated according to the recommendations of a licensed vetellitiarian. Documentation of vaccinations shall be filed at the home. The house and yard shall be kept free of stray animals. §7500 Evening and Nighreare. - -- Children shall be able to take a bath. When bathtubs or showers are used, preschool age children shall be closely watched. Privacy shall be assured for school-age childred. Fresh water shall be given to each child, and tubs or showers cleaned after each use. Children shall be given fresh washcloths and towels. 715. Daily Illness Screening S 5200 Illness or Injury. A child who appears ill shall not enter the group day care home without medical approval, The director is responsible for noticing if a child is ill when he or she arrives. 716. Care of Sick Children §1300 Enrollment. Parents shall be notified if a child comes in contact with a contagious disease or is injured. §5200 Illness or Injury. Illness in the group day care home shall be handled to guard the children's health. 19 3 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS When a child_ is ill, the child shall have a bed, cot, or mat, and be separated from the other children. The child's parents shall be called immediately. The child shall be closely watched until he or she leaves. The child shall be given first aid if needed. If the illness or injury is critical and a parent cannot be reached, the physician designated by the parent shall be called. If necessary, the child shall be taken to the nearest emergency room. When a child recovers from a contagious disease, recommendations of the Texas Department of Health shall be followed before the child is allowed to return to the group day care home. 717. Medication and S cial Diet Provisions S5300 Medications. Medications shall be given to child-en only as follows: Prescription medicine shall be in the original container, labeled with the child's name, date, directions, and the physician's name. Medication shall not be administered after any stated expiration date. Nonprescription medicine, except aspirin or aspirin substitute, shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. Nonprescription medicine, including aspirin or aspirin substitute, can be given to thr- child only with the parents' or physician's written permission and in accord with label instructions. Medicines shall be kept out of the reach of children or in a locked container. Medicine needing refrigeration shall be kept separate from food. 20 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS Medicine shall be returned to the parents when no longer needed. Medication left at the group day care home shall be disposed of properly. 718. Waiver of Health Requirements See 712. Health Assessments and 713. Immunization 720. SAFETY 721. General Safety S4300 Safety. Building, grounds, equipment, and shall be safe, strong, and in good repair for the children. Elec al outlets accessible to children shall have child-proof covers or safety outlets. Electric fans and heaters shall be out of children's reach or have safeguards that keep children from being injured. Window air conditioners shall be installed so that children cannot reach working parts. When 220 volt window unit connections are within the children's reach, a screen or guard shall protect the connections. Stairs and porches over two feet above the ground shall have railings the children can reach. Large outdoor equipment shall be placed away from busy areas in the yard and fastened to the ground unless it is portable. The play area shall be dry and free from sharp objects. Tanks, ponds, open wells, drainage ditches, sewage drain pipes, and dangerous machinery shall be fenced to keep the children frOm getting to them. Trash cans are permitted. 21 GROUT' DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS Toys that use anything that explodes (such as caps) or that shoot hings (such as darts or BB's) shall not be allowed. Furnishings, equipment, and toys shall have no lead painted surfaces or contain poisonous material. Anything poisonous indoors or outdoors shall be kept away from the children's reach. -722. Fire Safety 54100 Fire. In case of fire, no matter how small, the first responsibility of the staff shall be to get the chalten to a safe place. Staff shall know the procedures for dealing with emergencies, and fire drills shall be held every three months at different times of the home's open hours. The structure and use of the building shall permit children fast and safe mdt from the group day care home in emergencies. A group -day care home more than one story high shall have inside and outside staircases leading to all floors. Exceptions shall be made only if approved by fire officials. If there are no outside stairs and the fire official's approval cannot be obtained, the children shall be kept an the first floor. boors and pathways shall be clear of equipment which blocks the movement of children and staff. Heating devices and their nearby areas shall not be a fire hazard. Gas appliances, unless approved by the fire marshal, shall have metal 41 tubing and metal connections. 22 1.1 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS Ope,n_ flame space heaters shall not 'be used. All space heaters shall be enclosed and have the seal of approval of a test laboratory approied by the fire marshal. Floor furnaces shall be enclosed to keep children off of them. Space 'heaters designed to be vented shall ent to the outside as approved by the fire marshal. Anything that burns shall be kept away from U heat. 723. Trirs rtation --b- and other sources of 57700 Trarsportation. When a group day care home provides trarsportation,-children shall be seated safely when the vehicle is in motion. Children shall enter and leave a vehicle only on the curb side or in a protected parking area or driveway. A first aid kkt shall be at hand in all vehicles regularly transporting children. Children shall not be tra he open backs o _rucks. 724. Safety Requirements for Equipment See 721. General Safety Requirements 725. Water Activities (Including Swimming S7600 Water Activities. When a splashing` pool or wading pool (less than two feet deep) is in use, the following applies: The pool shall be etained and cleaned after each use, and maintained according to local regulations and the standards of the Texas Department of Health. 23 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS When pools are not in use, they shall be stored where children cannot reach them. One staf v member with , knowledge of water safety practices shall supervi tall times. When children under four are in the water, two staff members shall supervise. When a swimming pool (more than two feet deep) is wed, the following applies: At the group day care home pools shall be enclosed by a fence tit least six feet high and built so children cannot climb over it. The gate shall be locked at all times when the pool is not in use. Machinery rooms near all pools shall be locked. All pools shall be ,maintained according to standards of the Texas Department of Health and local regulations. hand to cover the area and Enough lifesaving equipment sh .number of cadren involved, A certi fled lifeguard shall be =tea in the staff-chil ratio. Emer ney Procedures Sr at all times and shall not be §5400 Emergency Phone Numbers., These emergency telephone' numbers shall posted by a -telephone which is accessible to all staff. Ambulance or emergency medical service (EMS). Police or sheriffs department. Fire department. The following telephone numbers shall ( 1. in a place near the telephone and accessible to all staff. The child's parents and physician's telephone num 24 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS Emergency telephone numbers of staff members'- families and physicians. 727. Firsts $4300 Safety. First aid supplies and a guide to first aid emergency care handy place out of children's reach. 800. NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICE kept in a 810. NUTRITION 811. Nutritional Requirements $6200 Nutrition. The group day care home shall erstre the nutritional well-being of the children in care. Regular meals and nutritious mid-morning and mid-afternoon MAC shall be served to all children in the home. If food brought in by a child does not meet nutritional requirements, the home shall serve additional food. A child in the group day care home for five to nine hoirs of the day shall be served one-third of his or her daily food needs. A child in care for nine hours or longer shall be served one-half of his or her daily food needs. This does not apply to the child who comes after supper and leaves before breakfast. Any special diet shall be approved in writing by a physician. 25 CROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS 812. Waiver of Re iirements Not specified 820. FOOD PREPARATION L) 821. Food Preparation and Service Requirements 56100 Food Service. All food and drink shall be -safe. It shall served under sanitary and safe conditions. ored, prepared, distributed, or Cleaning supplies shall be clearly marked and kept separate f m food. Paper napkins, bibs, dishes, and utensils shall be thrown away after use. Washable napkins and bibs shall be washed after each use. Children of any age shall be encouraged, but not forced to eat. Not specified Not specified 900. SOCIAL SERVICES 1000. PARENT PARTICIPATION 1100. INFANTS AND TO1 DLERS 1110. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES 57300 Infant and Toddler Care. Children under 18 months old shall be in a safe place that helps their physical, mental, emotional, and social growth. 1 4 26 GROUP pAY CARE HOMES a TEXAS Infants shall always have staff supervision. Infants who have not begun to climb shall have cribs. Infant shell be talked to and played with by the staff and shall be taken from their cribs each morning and afternoon to spend some time exploring on their own. An infant, while awake, may remain in the crib as long as he or she is content but, no longer than one hour at a time. 1120. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 57300 Infant and Toddler Care. Soiled..or_wet_diapers_shall=be-changed_- nftary---and- The child shall be placed on a clean washable surface or a surface with a clean disposable covering. Individual washcloths and oe or disposable tow to clean the child. ele es shall be used Soiled or wet cloth diapers shall be promptly rinsed in the toilet. All used diapers shall be put in a plastic bag or covered container that is cleaned daily. 1130. INFANT NUTRITION 37300 Infant and 'Toddler Care. Infants under six months old shall be held while being bottle fed. Infants over sic months old shall be held if their personal needs require it. Bottles shall not be propped. Infant or toddler feeding bottles shall be marked with the chiles-name. 27 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS Infants not ready for table food shall be fed a formula or diet prescribed in writing by the child's doctor or parent. Feeding instru -ons shall be dated and signed by the parents and updated as changes are made. If a child eats very little, the problem shall be discussed with the parents. Infants no longer held for feeding shall be fed in a mariner which ensures their safety and comfort. 1200. CHILDREN WITH HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS 57400 Children with Special Needs. Children who need special care due to disabling or limiting conditions can be accepted for care only with written approval of qualified psychologi physiciars, or other special education experts. This shall be filed in the chills record. 1220. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Npt specified 1230. STAFFING Not specified 1310. P ROG Not specified 1300. S 00 AGE CI ILDREN OF ACTIVITES 28 1 GROUP DAYCARE HO ES TEXAS 1320. HE -ALTS AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Not specified 1400. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS S 1410. SPACE S3100 Space. There shall be at least 30 square feet of indoor space for each child in care, meocured wall-to-Wall from the inside of areas used for activity and not including areas children use for only one type of activity. The group day care home shall have an enclosed outdoo _the ebildren_in_eare. Outdoor_ y_ar_eas_u he_ch' enclosed by a building or a fence at least four feet high with at least two exits. One exit shall be away from the house. 1420. LIGHTING, VENTILATION, AND TEIVIPERA-_ S4200 Sanitation. There shall be ado 1430. EXITS ventilation, and heating in facility. §4100 Fire. A group day care home more than one story high shall have inside and outside staircases leading to all floors. Exceptions shall be made only if approved by fire officials. If there are no outside stairs and the fire official's approval cannot be obtained, the children shall be kept on the first floor. 29 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES TEXAS A group day care home shall'haVe at lit two doors to the outside _located on different sides of the home. Doors opening into a fenced yard shall be fixed so the children can open them easily from inside. Doors between rooms shall not be locked while the children are in the home. 1440. TOILETS AND LAVATORIES §3400 Toilet Facilities. Bathroom and toilet equipmnt shall be adequate to handle children's ne Aquicidy and safely. §4200 Sanitation. equate and safe Mush toilets and sewerage systems provided. 1500. OTHER STATE REQUIREMENTS - COMPLIANCE wrrir OTHER LOCAL, STATE, AND REGIONAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS 1510. ZONING. Not specified 1520. FIRE 54100 Fire. When a group day care home offers evening or ni any fire and health regulations for the type of care. care, it shall comply with A group day care home shall have a fire inspection with a written report each year. Any corrections called for in the report shall be made.. Fire inspections 1 be requested from local fire department officials where available and om State fire officials if not available locally. 30 1 GROUP DAY CARE Flows TEXAS 1530. BUILDING Not specified 1540. HEALTH Not specified 1550. SANITATION 54200 Sanitation. A group day care home shall h&-lave a sanitation Inspettion with a mitten report every year. Any corrections er...alled for in the report shall be-made. petitions shall be requestecKi from local officials where available or State officials if local ones arm not available. 156 0. NEW CONSTRU :T Not specified 31 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT Except where otherwise noted, all citations are from the Vermont Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, Regulations for Grou Day Care Homes, October, 1973. 100. STATE LICENSING OF CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES 110. TYPES OF FACILITIES SUBJECT TO LICENSURE AS DEFINED BY STATE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS AND /OR LOCAL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS 111. Definitions Definitions. A group day care home is a - family residence other than members and provides care who can profit from both a with their peers. day care facility that is an extended or modified the child's home. It utilizes two or more staff for up to 12 children. It is suitable for children family-like care situation and group experiences 112. Exclusions and Exemptions See DAY CARE CENTERS 113. HHS Day Care Compliance Not specified 120. AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR LICENSING OF DAY CARE PROGRAMS 121. Organization of the Administrative Unit See DAY CARE CENTERS 122. Responsible Official See DAY CARE CENTERS GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 200. LICENSING PROCESS AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 210. LICENSING PROCESS 211. Promulgation of Regulations See DAY CARE CENTERS 212. Advisory Body and Other Community Participation Not specified 220. LICENSING PROCEDURE 221. itlication and Issuance See DAY CARE CENTERS 222. Fee. Charged Not specified 223. Areas of Investga.tion Not specified 224. -License Renewal See DAY CARE CENTERS 225. Conditional /Provisional Licenses See DAY CARE CENTERS 226. Substantial. Com pliance Not specified 230. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 231. Facility I pec Not specified 2 VERMONT GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 232. Denial, Suspe Not specified evocation of a License 233. Remedies and Sanctions 2331 Hearings Not specified 233.2 Decisions Not specified 233.3 Judicial Review See DAY CARE CENTERS 300. ADMINISTRATION 310. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 311. General Administrative Requirements 202.20 The day care director shall submit to t - Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services, as requested and forms prov' --ed by the Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services, inform ation'con erning: Names, ages of children cared for; Date admitted, date withdrawn; Any chge in members of staff; References and evaluations; and Other reports ns requested. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 312. Telephone one 211.70 A Day Care Home shall have a telephone with posted telephone numbers of local doctors, fire department, police department, hospitals and parents of children in care. 313. Proof of 0 rator Financial Capabilities Not specified 314. urance 223.90 Each Day Care Home shall carry liability insurance of a reasonable amount for its own protection. 320. PERSONNEL 321. Publication of Personnel Policies Not specified 322. Constraints A nst Employment not specified 330. NON-DISCRIMINATION 331. Requirements Prohibiting Discrimination Not specified 340. RECORDS REQUIREMENTS 341. Children 241.10 In a Day Care Home operating primarily for the purpose of providing care for children in attendance on a non recurring basis the director shall secure at the time of admission signed permission by the child's parent to contact a physician in the event of illness or injury. 15 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 202.10 The following written records shall be maintained in the day care facffity and kept up-to-date: Application or admission form on each child in care. Vital statistics on each child in care, includini; data on age, weight, height, etc. Summary of parent conferences including dates held; and Health records of staff and of children, including physician's statement or medical history, description of physical disabilities, dietary requirements, immunization records, and signed permission by parent to contact child's physician in the event of illness or accident. 342. Staff 241.10 Health records of staff, including physician's statement or medical history, shall be maintained in the day care facility and kept up-to-date. 202.14 Health records of staff and of children, including physician's statement or medical history, description of physical disabilities, dietary requirements, immunization records, and signed permission by parent to contact child's physician in the event of illness or accident shall be maintained in the day care facility and kept up to date. 343. Child n =and Requirements 201.10 Admission of children shall involve an interview with the parent to secure necessary information about the child and to ascertain if the child can benefit from day care\ 201.20 A sample admission form is recommended by the Department. Each day care facility may devise its own form as long as it contains the following: 5 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT Emergency phone numbers; Name of ch: s doctor; a Name, address and telephone number of responstble person to contact if parent cannot be reached. 201.30 Prior to admission, a physician's statement that the child is free from communicable diseases, or the medical history of the child as written by a R.N. or P.H.N. is required. These documents shall be part of the child's records. When the child leaves the day care facility these documents shall be returned to the parent. The day care director shall ensure that each child has had all immunizations appropriate to her/his age, including Polio, DPT/DT and Measles. 344. Child Abuse Reporting 224.41 Reports of mistreatment coming to the attention of the Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services will be investigated and, when appropriate, refeered to the proper authorities. 7 345. Confidentiality of Records Requirements Not ,specified 400. GROUP COMPOSITIONS OF CHILDREN ( 410. STAFF /CHILD RATIO REQUIREMENTS 411. Staff /Child Ratio as of March, 1981 Not specified 6 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 412. Methods of Compute_ S tafflhild Ratios Not specified 420. GROUP SIZE 421. Group Size as of March,_1981 213.10 A Group Day Care Home shall be given a regular license tb care for no more than twelve children, including the director's own preschool or home bound handicapped children. 213.11 Of these twelve children, no more than three children shall be under 24 months of age; and 213.12 There shall be a minimum of two adults on duty when the number of children in attendance exceeds six. 422. Methods of Computing Group Size 213.20 The number and ages of children in a Group Day Care Home shall be determined by the experience, physical strengths, skills and capacity of the director and staff, and their ability to deal with children of different ages and capacities, subject to the sections above. 213.30 Group Day Care Homes frequently provide before-school and after-school care for short durations of time. If such care is given which increases the number of childreh, the censer shall determine whether additional help is needed. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 500. STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND 'TRAINING REQUIREMENTS UIR.EMENT 510. CHILD CAREGIVER STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 511. eLis 231.40 Regular staff who assume major responsibility shall be at least eighteen years old. Aides who are under eighteen rears may assist under supervision, but shall not be counted in the child-adult ratio. 512. H ealth 233.10 All staff shall have an annual physical examination or a written statement from a physician stating they are in good physical and emotional health. This includes a T.B. test or an x-ray. Allsuch records shall be on file in the personnel records. 513. Education Not specified 514. Experience 231.00 Staff shall have sufficient knowledge of early childhood development and skills in working with children, developed through formal training and/or work experience, to properly fulfill all responsibilities with which they are char ged. 231.20 All staff shall have a knowledge in and be famaiar with the proper use of first-aid supplies, and be aware of the hazards of infection and accidents and how such hazards 'can be minimized. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 231.30 The suability of all staff shall be determined by reliable and satisfactory references which sl-nall indicate the staff person's demonstrated interest in and liking for childrenn, understanding of children and their growth needs, personal competence and a rriotiorial stability, and dependability. 520. PROGRAM DIRECTOII Q ALIFICATICNS. 521. ,ItIE See 511. Age 522. Health See, 512. Health 523. Educa Not specified on 524. Experience See 514. Experience 530. SUPPORT STAFF QUALIF-1CATIONS See 510. Child Care ver Staff QmmialificaUors 540. POST EMPLOYMENT/I CE: ORIENTATION AND TRAINING 541. Program Director Not specified 542. Child Caregiver- Staff 232.10 It shall be the responsibil ity of the Day Care Home director to provide in- service training and/or disseminate information about meetings in the area and to prompt and allow staff, i any, to attend workshops or meetings which would benefit the staff. 9 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 543. Support Staff See 542. -Child Caregiver Staff 600. PROGRAM OF ACTIvmES 610. PROGRAM RE UrREMENTS 611. Program of Activities UDING EDUCATION VERMONT 221 The Group Day Care Home shall provide constructive growth experiences by providing a planned program with a flexible schedules. The schedule shall contain-time for free play, snack periods, meals and naps, 222.10 Some differentiation of program shall he made for the three ye- .ar, olds whose activities are more limited and different than the more active femur and five year olds. 222.20 Day Care Programs and Policies for school age children s>ial1 be flexible enough to allow them to accept appropriate responsibili=ies in accordance with their abilities and the parent's consent. 222.30 Opportunity shall be given for the interaction between the ds- y are children and the day care staff to prtirnote the emotional and development of the child. social 222.50 Opportunity shall be available for outdoor activity, appropriate to the _ age of the child, when the weather permits. 222.60 Periods of active and quiet play shall he alternated to avoid Fatigue and overstimulation. 10 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 241.10 't-he director shall cassure that proper indoor and outdoor clothing is avallabl for each child in the day care facility, and that each child is dressed appropri ately for all activities. 612, Er'T. ram E ui nE±T'_tand MaoterAals. 212,10 L='lay equipment of sufficient quantity and variety shall be 'provided indoors and out which is appropriate to the needs of the children, their development levels and interests; such equipment shall be maintained in good repair. 212.20 *There shall be equipment which encourages large muscle activity (clinibin apparatus, swings, wheel toys, tumbling mats, etc.). 212.30 where shall be equipment which encourages quiet activity (sand, clay, crayons, paints, story and picture books, dolls, puzzles, music, etc.). 613. Nap Provision 221.20 provisions shall be made for a rest period of at least an hour daily; individul cots are recommended. Mats or sleeping bags may be used if floor is clean and free from drafts and dampness. Cribs for infants shall have si s Ueda r _arly used by the family shall not be used for day care children unless a separa to covering is placed on the bed. 221,30 1here shall be a nap period or quiet period after the mid-day meal for children age four and under. 614. D is ipline and Guidance 224.10 iscipline shall meet the needs of each individual child. 224,20 authority to punish shall not be delegated to older children. 11 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERDNT 224.30 A child shall not be deprived of snacks or meals as punishment. 44.40 No child shall be subject to verbal abuse or threats. Cruel, severe, unusual or unnecessary punishment shall not be inflicted upon children. Derogatory remarks shall', not be made in ,the presence of children, about family members of children in care, or about the children themielves. 700. HEALTH AND SAFETY 710. HEALTH 711. General Health Requirements 223.10 No child shall be admitted to a Day Care Home if in the opinion of the director the child is 223.70 Provisions shall be, made for the development of good health habits, eating habits, iersonal habits and proper social and behavioral attitudes. Face and hands shall be thoroughly washed before meals. Hands shall be washed after toiletin .241.10 The director shall determine at the time of admission of a child that child is free from communicable diseases, is in good health, and has no physical' or mental disability which would preclude the child's admission to the home. 712. Health Assessments See 341. Children 12 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 713. Irwin unizations See 343. Child Eli laility 714. Sanitation Not specified 715. Daily jreenin See 711. General Health Recluirenlen- 716. ck Children 223.31 An ill or injured ehilds pElrerit smulbe notified of the child's illness or injizy; the child shall be Moved o with the prmission of the parent or by direction of a physician. 717. 11,1edicatisifdjesiorisro 223.40 Medication or special diet 1-19-1,1 be giveri to the child only on written request of the parent, guardian or ph: yrsicirEtv. 718... Waiver of health Irernepr- sM°1 Not specified 720. SAFETY 721. General 211.20 The Day Care Home shall meet Mate =fife-Safety and Envirdnmental Sanitation requirements. 722. FireylLtvlipriwAs Not specified GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 723. Transportation 214.10 Transportation may be provided for children, either as part of the program or for pick-up and delivery when the following conditions are met. 214.11 No more than five children shall be carried in a standard passenger car without the presence of a second adult. 214.12 The vehicle shall be properly inspected by an official Vermont Inspection Station. 214.13 All installed safety equipment appropriate to the sizes and ages of the children shall be utilized. 214.14 Car-beds, car-seats, child - harnesses, lap -seat- belts, and shoulder -belts shall meet federal safety standards. 214.15 There shall be no standing passengers. 214.16 The operator of the vehicle shall hold a State of Vermont regular operator's license. 214.17 Automobile insurance with special passenger-carrying permit at limits of bodily injury liability of not less than $50,000/$100,000 and property damage liability of $10,000 shall b9 carried. 214.18 Seats shall be securely fastened to the floor of the vehicle. 214.19 Children shall not be transported in truck bodies. 724. Safety Requirements for Equipment See 612. Program Equipment and Materials I 14 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 725. Water Activities (Including Swimming Not specified 726. Emergence Procedures 211.30 There shall be plans le protection or evacuation of children in event of a natural disaster off other emergency; and 211.31 There shall be a responsible adult available or on call for emergencies. This person's name, telephone number, and signed statement of availability shall be on record. 727. First Aid Supplies 223.20 Adequate first-aid supplies shall be maintained for emergency medical -care of 9. child who may become injured or ill. 800. NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICE 810. NUTRIT ION 811. Nutritional Requirements 223.50 Adequate and nutritious snacks and meal 'shall be provided when the child's stay at a Day Care Home exceeds three hours. A weekly menu shall be available for inspection. 223.60 All food shall be wholesome, well prepared, and the diet shall be carefully planned, and shall include at least one pint of milk a day for each child who attends a full day. 812. Waiver of Requirements Not specified GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 820. FOOD PREPARATION 821. Food Preparation apd Service Requirements Not specified Not specified 900. SOCIAL SERVICES 1000. PARENT PARTICIPATION 203.10 The director and/or staff shall meet with parents at least three times per year. 203.20 Arrangements for the child's return to the parent shall not include third parties or other child care facilities unless written agreement between the day care facility and the parent is on file with the director. 203.30 A system of positive identification of children and parents shall exist in the day care facility. 1100. INFANTS AND TODDLERS 1110. PROGRAM OF ACT VITIES 222.40 Infants shall be held, played with, and given social experiences which are stimulating to growth and development. Infants shall not be isolated or left in cribs for the major part of the day, nor shall they be inhibited in their progress toward creeping, walking, and talking, and in awareness of or reaction to their environment. 16 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 1120. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Not specified 1130. INFANT NUTRITION Not specified 1200. CHILDREN WITH HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS 1210. PROORAM OF ACTIVITIES Not specified 1220. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Not specified 1230. STAFFING Not specified 1300. SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN 1310. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES Not specified 1320. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Not specified 1400. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS 1410. SPACE 211.50 There shall be provision for a safe outdoor play area which provides a minimum of 75 square feet of space per child. The play area shall be protect d from traffic or other hazards in a manner safe for children. 171 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 211.60 There shall be indoor space of at least 35 square feet per child. This space shall not include toilet facilities, food storage or preparation area, office or isolation room. 211.80 The day care. facility shall be used only for purposes of day care during its hours of operation. 1420. LIGHTING VENTILATION, AND TEMPERATURE Not specified 1430. EXITS Not specified 1440. TOILETS AND LAVATORIES Not specified 1500. OTHER STATE REQUIREMENTS - COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LOCAL, STATE, AN REGIONAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS 1510. ZONING Not specified 1520. FIRE Not specified 1530. BUILDING Not specified 1540. HEALTH Not specified 18 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES VERMONT 1550. SANITATION Not specified 1560. NEW CONSTRUCTION Not specified 19 1iLI GROUF DAY CARE HOMES VIRGIN ISLANDS The Virgin islands regulates Group Day Care Homes under the same set of regulations as Day Care Centers. See DAY CARE CENTERS. GROUP DAY CARE Hi° ES WASHINGTON EXcept where otherwise noted, all citations are from the Washington Departmept of Social and Health Services, Minimum Licensing Requirements for Mini -Day Care Programs for Children, Chapter 388-73, Washington Administrative Code, June, I-979. 100. STATE LICENSING OF CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES 110. TYPES OF FACILITIES SUBJECT TO LICENSURE AS DEFINED BY STATE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS AND/OR LOCAL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS 111. Definitions WASH: REV. CODE 174.15.020 Definitions. "Day care center" means an agency which regularly provides care for a group of children for periods of less than twenty-four hours. Separate requirements are adopted for the following subcategories of day care centers: day care center provides for the care of thirteen or more children. No center shall be located in a private family residence unless that portion of the residence to which the children have access is used exclusively for the children during the hours the center is in operation or is separate from the usual living quarters of the family. A "mini day care program" means: a day care center for the care of 12 or fewer children in a facility other than the family abode of the person or persons under whose direct care and supervision the child is placed, or for the care of from seven through twelve children in the, fain- abodeof such person or persons. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 112. Exclusions and Exemptions See DAY CARE CENTERS 11 1=y)a-- Care Compliance' Not specified WASH1NG-TON 120. AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR LICENSING OF DAY CARE PROGRAMS 12L Organization of the Administrative Unit ilre DAY CARE CENTERS 122. Responsible Official See DAY CARE CENTERS 200. LICENSING PROCESS AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 210. LICENSING PROCESS 211. Promulgation of Regulations See DAY CARE CENTERS 212. Advisory Bo__andOthilm-paruei_auonun ft See DAY CARE CENTERS 220. LICENSING PROCEDURE 221, Application and Issuance See DAY CARE CENTERS 222. Fee Charged Not specified 2 4 I GROUP DAY CARE HOMES WASHINGTON 223. Ar e of Invest tion See DAY CARE CENTERS 224. License Renewal See DAY CARE CENTERS 225. Conditional /Provisional Licenses See DAY CARE CENTERS 226. SubstantialCompliance See DAY CARE CENTERS 230. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES 231. Facility Inspections See DAY CARE CENTERS 232. Denial, Suspension, Revocation of a License See DAY CARE CENTERS 233. Remedies and Sanctions 233.1 Hearings See DAY CARE CENTERS 233.2 Decisions See DAY CARE CENTERS 233.3 Judicial Review See DAY CARE CENTERS GROUP DAY CARE HOMES WASMNGTON 300, ADMINISTRATION GENERAL ADMINISTRATION General Administrative Re -uiremen s WAC 388-73-030 General Qualifications of Licensee, Persons on the Premises. The licensee, staff and other persons on the premises shall be persons of good character. The licensee shall demonstrate that he/she, child care staff, volunteers and other persons who have access to persons under care have the understanding, ability, physical health, emotional stability and personalitV suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional and social needs (if persons under care. The licensee, staff and other persons on the premises shall not have been convicted of child abuse and/or any crime involving physical harm to another person nor be a perpetrator of substantiated child abuse. WAC 388-73-080 Support and Maintenance Staff. Except for foster family homes for children or expectant mothers, family homes for adults and family day care homes, each licensee shall provide or arrange for sufficient support and maintenance staff or services aS are required .f or the maintenance and repair of the facility and preparation and serving of meals. WAC 388-73-430 Cape:- --- Limitations on Ages and NumbersMini-Day Care Centers. No mini-day care program shall be licensed for more than twelve chile-en. During evening and nighttime hours and during the summer months or other extended school vacation period, such number shall be reduced,,by the number of licensee's own children and foster children under twelve years of age regularly on the premises. 4 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES WASHINGTON During the school year, such number shall be reduced by the number of licensee's own children and foster children of preschool age regularly on the prem ises. No mini-day care program shall care for more than four children under two years of age, including the licensee's and staffs own and foster children under two years of age on the premises. 312. Telephone See DAY CARE CENTERS 313. Proof of Operator Financial Ca- See DAY CARE CENTERS 314. Insurance See DAY CARE CENTERS 320. PERSONNEL 321. Publication of Personnel Policies See DAY CAF CENTERS 322. Constraints Against Employment See DAY CARE CENTERS 330. NON-DISCRIMINATION 331. Requirements Prohibiting Discrimination WAC 388-73-040 Discrimination Prohibited. The licensee shall omply with federal and state statutory and regulatpry requirements regarding nondiscrimination in employment practices and client services. 5 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES WASHINGTON 340. RECORDS REQUIREMENTS 341, Children See DAY CARE CENTERS 342. Staff See DAY CARE CENTERS 343. Child Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements See DAY CARE CENTERS 344. Child Abuse Reporting See DAY CARE CENTERS 345. Confide-- Records Requirements See DAY CA E CENTERS 400. GROUP CO POSMONS OF CHMDREN 410. STAFF /CHILD RATIO REQUIREMENTS 411. Sta f/Child Ratio as of -ch, 1081 WAC 38873-432 StaffingMini-Day Care Program. At least two staff shall be present: Whenever more than two infants are under care; or Whenever more than six children, any of whom are under two years of age, are on the premises; or Whenever more than eight children, any of whom are under three years of age, are on the premises; or Whenever more than ten children are on the premises. I 7 6 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES WASHINGTON Whenever there is only one staff member present, there shall-be a second staff member readily available in case of an emergency. "412. See 4 Methods of Computing Staff /Child Ratios Sta /Child Ratio as a 420. .GROUP SIZE 421. Group Size as of March, 1981 See 411. Staff /Child Ratio as of March, 1981 422. Methods of ComputiN' Group Size See 411.- Staff /Child Ratio as of March, 1981 500. STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 510. CHILD CAREGIVER STAFF QUALIFICATIONS 511. AEs WAG 38873-436 Qualifications of Child Care Staff-Mini-Day Care. All child care staff shall be at least sixteen years of age, but in no case shall a person under eighteen be assigned sole responsibility for a group of children. 512. Health See DAY CARE CENTERS 513. Education See DAY CARE CENTERS 514 ExpAence See DAY CARE CENTERS. 7 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 520. PROGRAM DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS 521. Age See 511. '522., Health Not specified. 523. Education WASI INCTON WAC 388-73-434 Qualifications of LicenseeMini Day Care. To obtain a license for a mini-day =care program the -applica -shall- have- complet at least two years of satisfactory service as a licensed family day care ho an equivalent amount of training in group care of preschool aged children, or have an equivalent combination of training efn-d experience; and have completed or have a plan to complete within a reasonable time a course in early childhood development/education. 524. Experience See 523. Education 530. SUPPORT STAFF QUALIFICATIONS Not specified 540. POST EMPLOYMENT/IN-SERVICE; ORIENTATION AND TRAINING 541. Program Director Not specified 542. Child Caregiver Staff Not specified 5 3. Support Staff N t specified GROUP DAY CARE HOMES WASHINGTON 600. PROGRAM OF ACTIV-IES- INCLUDING EDUCATION 610. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Pro earn of Activi WAC 388-73-042 Religious Activities. The rights of persons in care to observe the tenets of their faith shall be respected and facilitated consistent with state and federal law. Persons shall not be punished for exercising these WAC 3E8-73-438 Program and Equipment=-MiniDay Care-. Children shall be under close supervision of an adult and within easy hearing distance at all times. If the absence of any staff member is necessary, the children must be left in the charge of a competent adult. The applicant/licensee shall develop a planned program of both group and individualized activities with the providers of care playing an active role, as well as periods of free play, designed to promote the physical, mental and social skills of the children tinder care. 612. Program Equipment and Materials WAC 388-73-438 Program and EquipmentMini-Day Care. A variety of suitable outdoor play equipment shall be available for such activities as climbing, pulling, pushing and riding. Equipment shall be constructed and maintained to minimize chances of accidents. There shall be a variety of suitable indoor play equipment including but not limited to art materials, musical materials and toys suitable for table-top play. Toys which might be ingested by infants or are otherwise hazardous to younger childrewshall be removed from areas in which they are playing. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES WASHINGTON 613. Nam Provision See DAY CARE CENTERS 614. Discipline and Guidance See DAY CARE CENTERS 700. HEALTH AND SAFETY 710. REALTH 711. G eneral Health:Re-quiretrionts See DAY CARE CENTERS 712. Health Assessments See DAY CARE CENTERS 713, Immmizations See DAY CARE CENTERS 714. Sanitation seit DAY CARE CENTERS 715. Daily IllneSs Screening Soe DAY CARE CENTERS 716. Care of Sick Children See DAY CARE CENTERS 717. Medication-and Special Diet Provisions See DAY CARE CENTERS 718. Waiver of Health Rewirements See DAY CARE CENTERS 10 GRO D Y CARE HOMES WASHINGTON 720. SAFETY 721, General Safety Requirements See DAY AIRE,CENTERS 722. Fire Safety Requiremen See DAY CARCENTERS --1 723. Transportation See DAY CARE CENTERS 724. Safety Requirements for Equipment See DAY CARE CENTERS 725. Water Activities (Including Sw coming) Not specified 72 6. Emergency Procedures See DAY CARE CENTERS 727. Tir.4 Aid Supplies See DAY CARE CENTERS . ft 800, NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICE 810. NUTRITION 811. Nutritional Requirements See DAY CARE CENTERS 812. Waiver of Reiairements See DAY CARE CENTERS 11 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES WASHINGTON 820. FOOD PREPARATION 821. Food Preparation and Service Requirements WA C 388-73-112 Kitchen Facilities. Facilities for the proper storage, preparation and service of food shall be provided to the extent required by the type of care being provided. lik Kitchen equipment and food preparation procedures shall be approved by the department. 900. SOCIAL SERVICES T.A1AC 388 -73 -044 Special Requirements Regarding Am mean Indians. When ten percent or more of an agency's caseload consists of Indian children, the agency shall develop social service resources and staff training programs designed to meet the special needs of such children through coordination with tribal, Indian Health Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs social service staff and appropriate urban Indian and Alaskan native consultants. I In addition to reports required by WAC.388-73-056, an agency shall report to a child's tribal council the serious injury or death or abandonment of an enrolled Indian child. 1000. PARENT PARTICIPATION See DAY CARE CENTERS 1100. INFANTS AND TODDLERS 1110. PROGRAM OF A CTWITIES See DAY CARE CENTERS 12. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES WASHINGTON 1120. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS See DAY CARE CENTERS 1130. INFANT NUTRITION , See DAY CARE CENTERS 1200. CHILDREN WITH HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS 10. PROGRAM OF ACT NUS Not specified 1220. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Not specified 1230. STAFFING Not specified 1310. FROG 1300. SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN OF ACTIVITIES WAC 388-73-438 Program and EquipmentMini-Day Care. With written parental permission, school-age children may visit neighborhood friends and part cipa n community activities. 1320. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Not specified 13 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 1400. FACR., Y REQUIREMENTS 1410. SPACE WASHINGTON WAC 388-73410 Special Care Room. Each agency shall provide a separate room or segregated area which is designated for the care of a person under care who needs to be separated from the group due to injury, illness or the need for additional rest. This room c area must be located so that the child can be supervised. Toilet and lavatory facilities shall be readily accessible. If the person under care is suspected of having a communicable disease, all equipment used by the child must be adequately sanitized after use. This room or area may be used for other purposes when not needed for the separation and care of a person in care. WAC 388-73-438 Program and Equipment Mini -Day Care. Separate play areas shall be available for children who are Under one year of age or not walking, and older children. WAC 388-73-440' Play AreasMini-Day Care. Except for facilities which provide strictly drop-th care, the facility shall have an appropriately equipped, safe outdoor play area which directly adjoins the indoor facilities or which can be reached by a safe route and method approved by the department. The playground shall contain a minimum of seventy-five square feet per child. If programming is such that only a portion of the group uses the playground at one time, the size may be reduced correspondingly. The outdoor play area shall be fenced if conditions require. 14 GROUP DA'' CARE HOMES WASHINGTON, Adequate indoor play space shall be available. Play, ining and ,napping may be carried or in the same room (exclusive of bathrooms, kitchens, hallways and closets). prof.ded it is of sufficient size, and programming is such that usage of the roorr of one purpose does not interfere with the usage for its other purposes. cots and mats are- removed when not in= use, a minimum of thirty -five sqiare feet per child is required. For children requiring cribs, the area used for play and napping shall contain a minimum of fifty square feet per child. 1420. LIGHTING, VENTILATION, AND TEMPERATURE See DAY CARE CENTERS 1430. EXITS Not specified 1440. TOILETS AND LAVATORIES WAC 388-73-118 Toilets, Lavatories and Bathing Facilities. There shall be at least one indoor flush type toilet and one lavatory with hot and cold or tempered running water. Toilet and hething facilities shall provide for privacy for persons of the apposite sex .vho are six years of age or older. Toilets, Ltr:iels and handwashing sinks shall be of appropriate height for the children served or be provided with a safe and easily cleanable platform. For facilities lieered for the care of seven or more persons, lavatories and bathing facilities shall be proyided with hot and cold or tempered running water which shall not exceed 110 degrees F. for preschool or mentally retarded children and IVO degrees F. for all others. 6,J GROUP DAY CARE HOMES I WYOMING Wyoming certifies Group Day Care Homes under the same set of regulatiio Family Day Care Homes. See FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES. CO AL. U G S Profiles of State Day Care Licensing Requirements Summary Tables Sub'ect FAMILY DAY CARE Homs 100.- State Licensing of Child Cate Facilities 200. Licensing Process and Enforcement Procedures 300. Administration 400. Group Compositions of Children 500. Staff Qualifications and Training Requirements 600. Program of Activities, Including Eddcation 700. Health and Sa.fety 800. Nutrition and Food Service 900. Social Services 1000. Parent Participation 1100. a Infants and Toddlers 1200. Children with Handicapping Conditions 43 1300. School Age Children 43 7 9 25 31 37 39 39 41 1400. Facility Requirements 45 1500. Other State Requirements -- Compliance With Other Local, State and Regional Laws and Regulations 49 TABLE OF PROFILES OF STATE DAY C_ LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: -SUb'ect- summi TABLES Page DAY CARE CENTERS 100. State Licensing of Child Care Facilities 1 200. Licensing Processapd Enforcement Procedures 6 300. Administration 7 400. Group Compositions of Children 9 500. Staff Qualifications and Training Requirements 39 500. Program of Activities, Including Education 45 700. Health and Safety 47 800. Nutrition and Food Service 51 900. Social Services 53 1000. Parent Participation 53 1100. Infants and Toddlers 55 1200. Children with Handicapping Conditions 57 1300. Soh 61 Age Children 57 1400. Facil ty Requirements 1500. Other State Requirements Compliance With Other Local, State and Regional Laws and Regulations 63 Subject Page GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 100. State Licensing of Child Care Facili0 200. Licensing Process and Enforcement prcyceit 300. Administration 400. Group Composition of Children 1 5 7 9 500. Staff Qualifications and Training Re,viretnen 20 600. Program Activities, Including Educatta '26 700. Health and Safety 28 800. Foodand Nutrition Service, 32 900. Social Services 34 1000. -Parept Particip ion 34 1100. Infants and Toddlers 36 1200. Children with Handicapping Condition.; 38 1300. SchoOl Age Children 38 1400. Facility Requ emen 40 1500. Other State Requirements -- Con p1iane K Other Local, State and'Regional Laws and Regulations 44 SUM ARY TABL-ES FAM EI LY DAY CARE HOMES 100. StaleLicensi;Ig of Child Care Facilities Males 110. Types al Encililios Subjep to LIcensure Covered Faritilles Maximum'Capatlip 01 Fac.illy FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES ExolOsions and bumptious elz 0 Alabama Alaska * Arizona Arkansan Q11100110 Colorado Conneciltui !Mane Isllei of ['Almada Florida Georgia Guam I lawall Idalrci Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas lucky Louisiana MarylandMassachusells VI MIchlion MInnes010 Mississippi** VI Missouri it Montana I I *Not regulated 19J U a 0 a 5 100. Stele Licensing 01 Child Care Facilities Sisies Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey * FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 110. Types at Facilities Subject to Licensor° Coveted Facitillee VI 0 4 0 0 New Mob* New York North Carolina North p-ahola oho Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rica Hhaddis land South Carolina South Dakota Uiti100005500 InNa9 Venom! VirulFlotands Vit Olnla Wash Import West Vir Inla Wisoon5in Wythoing Vt I VI I Maximum Capacity 01 Facility Exclusions and Exemptions Vt * Not regulated 19i Vt 1 Vt I Vt I I Vt 7 3 7 n II 0 0 I 11 1001 Stale Licensing of Chilfp onlintied) Nob Ion Algsks At Izono, Aihnosas California Womb Connerlicui [Mown DIsitini al Ca lornblo Florida Georgia Opm Hawaii ' Idaho Illinois indisno Iowa Kansan Kentucky Louisiana * Mahn* Maryland Mossachimeill Michigan ilionosola 1015810pp! Manua Montana * Not regulated Isponsible for Licensing FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES idinInIsItailva Linn tictinsInu Aannny (5 m elm f I 0 n '14 , F- I U V U in 6 ij 100, Siete Licensing of Child Care Facilities (Continued) Stales r Mr 9116 Nevada flaw Hampshire New Jersey* Now Mexico * New York North [AM ri Oklahoma Oregon'. Pennsylvania Puerto film Rhode Island Dakola Tennessno Tuxes Utah Velum! Virgin loienri Virginia Washinglon VVesl Virginia Wisoon5111 Wyoming FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 120,Agency Responsible for Licensing Organlialion of AtIminisiralivo tjnii 6 Ul 0 a Licensing Agency irnplemenling Suhdivlsion * Not regulated ififj rl rl C 0 31 0 2 200. Licensing Process and Enforcement Procedures 210. Licensing Process Promulgation Advisory Body and Other Community Participation Regions Publ. of Req Slams Alakma Alaska Arliona * AIK011103 Comma sillen o Calitomie Colorado Connoolicui / Delaware Stale Agencies xTE=a-==.-=- z w OlstricPol Columbia Florida I / Georgia GOam Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana* 1 1 I II 7 7T7-7T7 / Maine * Matyiand Massachusetts Michigan MInnesola MtIpi Missouri Merano 7 1 t * Not regulated 7 77 I I -77 VI . 220. licensing Pro edurn ApplIcatinn and Issuance v License knowal Con Pr0V. I 0C...G.= C 0 i C) E rig0 ! Elitlirql Pi 1 iii I I / 1 / / / I Iv! i Vi J J J J J I / I I I I / I / I / / / I I I III I I 71 /' / / / 1 I' 1 I / / / / i I/ I I I 1111 / / / , II III I I I / I 71 7 / 11. / / I / 1 / / I / lc SW. Corn 7 E FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES . 230. E iforceãinnt Procedur'es Facility you Remedies and Sanctions Sus. Inspecli ns Rum 0 01 4 01 C 3 7 VI VI VI Fr 4110114 01 C C 64 1/ c z g 7-7 1 Headngs. sanction 0 0 / I I / / I I / I i i 1 U 5 5 0 I. 100. Licensing Process and Enlorcemenl Pwcedures Sires 210. Lions Promulgation 6 Nebraska Nevada New Ilaropsillie Now Jersey* New Mexico* New York North Carolina Norlh Dakola / 1 / / Ohla* Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rode island Smith Carolina Auth IVola Tennessee Texas Utah Vermonl Virgin Islands Virginia Washington Wes! Vbginia Wisconsin Wyoming. / r. / / t Not regulated qUq F ng ', ,, Process . Advisory Body and Mar Common Ily Pailcipallon A. COM- hIllon SON °uncles _ t i rl C I I .. t"! r i ... 3E 1 / I 1 V / / / / i / 1 / / 1 1 1 / I/ 1 / 1 1 / , 1 V 1 V 220. Licensing Procedure Appl eMion Batt ssuonce u. 2 5 / / / / / / / License Renewal aendi Flm416 aE G 2 H '. - clE.6; IEA!ci . . , / 1 1' / / , 1 / 1/ / 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 / 1 ____ L_ Z / 1 1 / 1 1 1 77 7 1 1 1 1 1 I' 1 im'il 1 1 IT / T 1 ' / / Sub Com r=1 FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 230. Enloamen! Faollily Wool' on Reg_ 6 4 / / o,, ceduros , __ Remedies and Sanctions , Hearings , , Sag ions c E e 0 DiD y. ciS_ E 6 0 c ID I/ 1 /1 i+1 1 i _ L 1 i I if, / 1 1 / / / / 1 / 1 / 1 1 / L_ _ _ _ / / /// 9 1,1 300. Administration 310. General AdmInjskallon GOrie101 nth wifetottois C Slates Alabama Alaska Al Ilona* Joanna Ca Illumla Colorado Connecticul De lawn 0 C em 7 031, 01 Columbia Florida Geolgla Gum Hawaii Idaho ililiiol Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana * Mattis * Wayland Masai !nisei's Michigan Minnesota MiS$1431ppl. MISSOill, Montana 7-/ 320. Pomona GenshalnIs Rouse ill: 1 3 a o a. I Not regulated 205 331 Nondscriiiiialion Againsi Adults ailidren C 2 Jr I- 2 FAMILY DAY 'CARE AMER 340. Roods R *mole ChIldion Stall EllgIbillly arnioliinl p 0 A a C z I E 6 n 6 al Vr rr r L _ rr rr rr L _ JJ J. = rr 1/ AdmIii Islam 319.Goneral AdminishOon Omni nequIremords c a U 7-a U C 0 3 Nebraska Nevada New tlarripslik New Jersey* _ New Rub * New York than Cafgalge No ID Dakela Ogio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Pomo Rico Ilhorie island Sod) Ca lellna soul Eials(A Tennessee row mai %MOIR V119111151n15 Virginia Washington West V4inie Wisconsin Wyoming rr T77- r,U rJ *Nut regulated 320. Pegonnei ConsIminti Pause el: = 3311 Nondiscdminallon Against Agaigal Ad0118 children rr r / / rr 1 FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 340.8 chum nie Requiremenis cam gEnfol 4 e 6 0 85 a c rJr ri L L iC Jr r rr 400. upConiposition 0 Chiidien tx Slain Alabama --Alaska Arizona* Arkansas FAMILY DPI CARE HOMES 10.51501014 'Milo Requirements Id Ratio 03.0i WO, 1901 Special %tamale Ages of children 0 a 6 years - 14 years - 14 years 0+ years 0+ years 0+. years' 0+ years Q years 140,of CMIdom 6 8 10 5-6 9-14 No. of dell HatiricHona 15-16 1 No more than two children may be under age 2, no more than five children may be Un. related to the caregiver, and no'morOhan'aight children may be under age 12, No more than six children may be unrelatedJo the caregiver Children must be from five or more families and no more than three children may be under 21/2 years. No more than two children may be under 21/2 years. No more than one child may be under 21/2 years, No more than four children may be under.21/2 years; No more than two children may be under 21/2 years. The provider's own c are counted in computin staff/child ratio, r n Nap Time Handicapped Children Othat Molh olCompulhig 6V01- kW- mil dr * Not reguii 21u- 400. Group Compositions of Children FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES Slates California olorado Connetticut. Delaware * Not related 41o: Sidi/Mid No Requiremenis sou 'Apes ol No. of Children No. ol Stall RaitrIcIloos. 0+ years Birth.= 2 Mrs Birth 21/2 years . 21/2+ years 0+ years 0 year 6 1 There may be no more than to infants. _The. provider's own childrecunder 12 years old are counted in staff/child ratio, Variable ratio of children under 1 year to children between 1 and 21/2 mrs, No more than,three children shall be between birth and 1 year. An additional two school age children may be accepted for care, except during' summer vacations. Staff/child ratios include the provider's own children, No more than two children shall be under age 2, Other- wise, staff/child ratio is , 1;5. No more than three infants shall he cared for by one person. The provider's own children are included in staff/child ratio. ,Special Elpoolmanis Nap limo Nandlopped atIldrao II of Methods ol Comp log rnt let 400. Group Compositions of Children 410 Slag/Child Raga Requ Inns* $11111011d an of March, 1961 FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES Speciel RequIremaro5 -District of Columbia a Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii * 0+ years infancy - years 3 - 14 years 0+ years 5 1 Nap Handicapped Time Nam oaI Methods el Cooling Ea* A* dance rrisni No more thin two infant's shall be in care, Staff/child ratio includes the provider's on children, When there are three or more children under 21/2 years in care in addition to older children, there shall he an additional staff 'person,' Staff/child ratio includes the provider's on children, No more than too'children may be.under'2 years of age, All staff/child ratios include the provider's on children under 14 years old, Does not include the provider's own children, However, no more than eight children, including the provider's own may be cared for, Unless a second care- giver is present, no more than two children under age two may be cared for includ- ing the provider's own children, Not regulated 211 1 400. Group Coii_p6; eillens el Children Males FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES c410. NI/Child Rollo Requirpmerns SielliCtild Rano u oi14h, 1981 Sped& Requirements is of Children No.01 Children of SIAN Restricildno Nap time Handl Children I- r Methods of Computing EproII AiI runt Woe, Idaho , Illinois Indiana Iowa I 0+ 'years years 0+ years 0+ years Does not 4clOde the provider pin children, No more than 10 children, inCluding the p'rovider's own children, may be in care, Unless a second caregiver present, no mom than four . may be under 5 years hold, and no more than two may be under 2 years old. Does not include the provider's own children, No more than 10 children may be in care including the provider's own. Includes the provider's own children except those who regularly attend school, No more than four children under 2 years of age may be in care. 400. roup Compositions of Childreq Males FAMILY DAY CARE 1IOMESk 410, SialliChild RIM RequkeinAls -. _ . . _ SIMON Half m al Mere ,MI Ages ol Childmo tansas ao, Kentucky. Louisiana* Maine* 0+ years Under 1 year 1 2(years_ -.3 years 3 - 4 years 4+ years No, of 8. 10 12 1 Irldlont Nap Time The number of children,is reduced by one for each infant in care in excess of one infant, four additional school age children may be enrolled for care, Suff/childyatio includes /0 the provider's own chiltiren. 'When only one staff member is present in the facility, theme of the youngest child,de ermines the" staff! child lo, The provider's own children are included ikomputing staff/child ratio, * Not regulated r -9 I &gunmen's Methods pi Cimpuling Heedlcepped Children Othe( Emil; inIni Allen- Otte, 400. Group Compositions of Children MALY DAY CARE HOMES 4110, 5111110111d Rollo Requhemonis Sialflailld nolo as 004orcli, 1901 Agee 01 Children :91 Children 140. 01 Mall A081110110115 Maryland, Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missnuri. Mbntana 0+ years 0+ years 0. years 0+ year 0+ years Includes provider's own children, j No more than two children under 2 years of age may be in care, Includes the provider's own' children, No more than two children in care may be under 12 months, Includes the provider's own children. If more than two infants are in care, staff/child ratio is 1:t Two additional schobl-a0 children may be in care for limited tines, No 'more than three children ,age the ,a ofl,may be in care, Includes the provider's own children. Na more than 2 Children under lyears of age shall be in care. _lel Requirements Methods 01 Compiling Na p Handicapped 01110 int* A1199. Time Chldien M901 dui 2 1ri 2 400. Oroup Compositions of Children RA1 I 410. Affllll FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 94111Chtld flello Be of Myth, Speolel noquIromois Ages of children Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey* New Mexico* Infants School-age 0+ years, 0+ years 0+ years 0+ years 3+ years 0+ years . HQ. of No; of ChIldleo 61.11 4 1 10 6 12 * Not regulaNj neelflelloos Nee lh floodicapped ctillthen Mier Applies only when care is given only to infants; includes provider's own children under 8 years, only.when care is given only to school-age children; includes caregiver's own(children under 8 years. Includes caregiver' .own children under 8 years; no more than two children may be under 18 months, Ratio applies if: no 'more than two children are under 2' years and no more than one child is be- tween 11/2 and 3 years, in more than two children are under Ili years and no more than four children are under 3-years, no more than three children are under =10 months, Moils ofempllog 6101. Men= msol r _ 400. 9mup Compositions of Childrio Moles New York FAMILY DAY CARE HOMER 110. SialliChIld Ballo RequIminenis Sfp111 ChM Flib to Of Noicht1931 k , -101 RoquIromeols Meihofje of Computing A eel lidren Nu, of No: of Reiff Childmn dill North Carolina North Dakota Ohio* Oklahoma 04 years 0+ years 0+ years 2 years 2+ years 0+ years years 0+ years 6 12 1 Nap Time No more than two children under 2 years of age may be in dare. Where one or more of the children is under 3 years, no more than-five children may be in care. No more than three children may be under the ,age of 2, 1 The provider's own children over the, age of 6 years may also be in care, An additional three school age children may also be in care.; No more ...in six children may be undr tN age of 2, The provider s own children over the age of 6 years may also be in care, The provider's own children under age 6 are counted in staff/child ratio, Includes provider's own children. handicapped Wither! Oilier Enroll= Allen. dame 2 4004 ()Mop Compositions of Children Stoles FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 41t 51011/Child Ratio RequIremonIs Sio 111011d Ra ilo not Mont, MI _pedal Requirements Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island SouthcEarolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Ages of 140.01 1. of 'Mon 1111rlarn Ste 3+ years 0+ years 0+ years 0+ years 3 years - 14 years 0+ years Registered 18+ months 6 12 * Not regulated 1 Restrictions Nep lime Handicapped Children Oilier No more than two children may be under 2'years-old, No more than four children may be under 36 months, Includes the provider's , own children. Applies only to facilities receiving federal or state funds; not specified for ,other facilities. Does not include the provider's own children; however, if more than seven children are, in care, in- cluding the provider's children, a second adult must be present, In addition if there are more than four children under 2 years old in cares another adult must be present. No more than six children less than 5 years old may be in care. Methods of tompuling Enroll- Allen- mem donee Group Composillone 51 Children FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 410. 8151110N Ratio 5tp 11111N natio to of Meethi. 1311 Texas (cont.) Utah Vermont A ni 0+ years 0+ years Licensed: 0+ years No:01 Glikken No: of Slog flostrldkine Spectel flookemonle Nop !followed Time Chikkon of Computing Mkt 0,- 18 months 0+ years 0+ years 16 months 10 12 6 1 If one infaneis in care, no more than five children be- tween 1 , 5 years may be in care. If two infants are in care no more than four children between 1½- 5 years may be in care. If three Infants are in caret no more than three children between Ili . 5 years may be in care, If four infants are in care, no more than two children ,11/2 years and older may be in .care, When only one caregiver is present, no more than four infants, may b- in care. No more than three infants may be in care, No more than two children under the age'of 2 years may be in care. No more than two children under 2 years may be in care unless_a_secoLaduLtispreserL___ 0 Emoll= menI doms 400. Group CompodIIon8 ol Children Melee Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia. Wisconsin FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 410. Staff IChHRaUo Rapine* siewatd Mb es of March, It Special linquiremenis Apr et Children o - 3 years 0+ years 2 years 2+ years 0+ years 0+ years 140.01 Whiten 5 Nu. ol 51111 1 Residdirms Includes provider's own children. No more than three children may be under 11/2 years. Includes the provider's own children. Includes the provider's own children' under 14 years. There may be two children under 2 years. Ratios applyl: no more than one child is under 30 months of age, no more than two children are under 30 months of ge. no more than three children are under 30 months of age. all children in care are under 30 months of age. Nee flue Handicapped alkhgn Other MIKA olCummiling Alien dmum SO Group CII1I el Children Wisconsin (coat, Wyoming FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 410. Slallfebild Rollo RequIrnmeils z I MOON 110110 $ 0!Mach, 19(11 Ago 01 lichen 0+ years Cid1410 No, 01 Inll , Resold Ions Special fleiultstonl I ;iv,, Handicapped Thos Medial No more than three children under 1 year of age may be In care at any one time. There may tno more than 3 children under age 2 yeari. 00 el Mel hods of G001E101114 WI- Aden- meld 616 4 . Group Compositions of Childrhn (Continued) FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 420.Or Size flr000 fieftaof Piorok1981 Melhod3 of Compiling Group Size Ago of ChIldffin No. 01 CblIthoo Veflollons POrmilled Wed limb Meal Serylm Spoclolltod Advil los Entailment Allrqirfoncn Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinlis Indiana Iowa * Not regulated 0+ years 0+ years 0+ years 0+ years 0+ years 0+ year 0+ years 10 1 23 400. Gro up Com gone of Children (Continued) 420. Group Ski Coop SJ as of Mrh,1981 Ago of Children Kansas Kentucky Louisiana* Mai ne* Maryland Massachusetts Mi chi 9an Minnesota VI years ssi ssippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada w Hamoshi re New Jersey* New Mexico* New York * Not regulated 23 g=. VI FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES Methods of Computing Gmup Size No: of Children Watkins Pormillefl Emorineed Allendara Unified The Me Wee Sputleilred Act Ivil M. Group Compositions of Children (Continued) FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 420. Group Sze Group Ste 83 01 Mobil I Methods of CoapellogGioup Sim of No. of CtIldrea %Mims Pormilled Wiled Time Meal Service AcIlvilles Enrolimeni North Carolina North Dakota Ohio* Oklahoma Pennsylvania Puerto Ni co Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah' Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Vi rninia * Not regulated 2 VI vi 16 years 400, Group Composillons of Childrou (Coptinued) 420. Oroup Size FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES coup SIN as 0440,1131 AO of Children No, of * Not.Tegulated Moiliod3 of Computing EiroOp Sin VNIellonS PetmIlled AUOutfOnoo Limited Time Mott) Sonic* peolullzed Activities Entollmont 51)0. Stall Onalllicallons and Training Require 111 Slates FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 510: Child rogiver Sian Quellikailons Mk 00111h AP Edolon Alabama Alaska Arizona* Mom California Colorado Connaclicul {Wawa' o Disirlci of Columbia Florida Gds 0011 I lawall Idaho Illinois Indiana Irma Kansas Kenlocky Ionialana * 14afirrom TB Exam VD Exam other 18 18 18 18 NS 18 16 N.1 NS NS 18 NS 18 18 NS rr 7 r rr T rr V I/ 17 rr Maine* Moyload 14033a-chosen Minnesola idfssIssippi Missouri Wilma I NS V r 18 11 a 18 18 18 r NS t indicates degree required in Child Devolopinenl * Not regulated 0 I Expellent° Type No. 01 Year T ** ** 7 VII VI VI ifSee state orofile ** No specific requirements 0 N 503. Stall thalificellens mid Training Requirements (Continued) 6L PrirnDlmctorIIIcations Itin Hisslib VD EOM CAW ion rims Mud. ha TB Eon 2 i i 1VF Ho. , 1 g b C 1 , r 1 -Z Slig03 U 1 1 0 CO 11 / 1 AMIN i 19 MOM* _ woo 18 / ,i 7 r connocumi 18/ / Miami ti / --A----7- 7 Ma 01 Columbia t 1/ Honda 18 V 1 uevoia 16/ / *4 , laimn NS / / ci 1 7/ --------7---- IfaaTil Irr Ida) / ++ Illinois 18/ // lama NS / i Iowa 1 i Kansas 18/ 1/ Kdia.ky , Louisiana * Ns , / / Maine Maryland / // / Massarituseits 18 / / Minnesota 18 1 missiompo 18 1 miaow 18 / / / mamma Ns If / ...,..._ _ + inilliudizt Amain miiii lui ifi ilu fIllillifinillrhIld flAutilnfinumi . ++ See state Profile ** No specific requirements FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES no. Suppori Slag WU* Other Comb-11001 Type of %Woe* Health 1 1 1 1 /16 / i WO. Stall Qualifications and Training Requirements boos Nuittaska Nevada Now Ilaograhlto Now :jimmy* New Hob Now York WM Cato 1100 WM Nide Cain Cii Whoa Chop itasylvaola FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 610. Chid Caregiver Slall MM. Health Ago Education 19 16 18 Med: Exam TB EOM VD Exam Other hos Rico illiate Island South Catoi 1oa Swill Dakota Icomes000 Texas Ulati Veationi Virg to Islaodi Wasitinown Was! Vir filla Wigalslo WyOorIHg NS NS 14 * NO: 01 Yeats it TLa. 18 / 18 14 / / 18 a 18 r. VI till(k0103 doom molted 10 Child Devolopmeill 7- ,,wei===j1k Not regulated 500, Sian Quililicallens and Training ilialuiramante (Continued) SIMI ;a. ROD= Director Quail_ Ical oni MIA A licillh Eau=allon Expailka tom, Exam TB Exam VD Exam Qiher wRi- .ter 2 LI _ 0 4 2 0 0. Typo 1O,: of Yam 3 0 I 0 .Ittooka Tmolia Noweampoko Whitley*. No Balk No Tort Rd Catolina Noilh Dahola 1: 18 18 N Ns 18 It i i I / -_-- , 1 1 18 18 1 / 1 J i if Ohio Oklahoma alp poovailia put Rico Di Imami &di Gotolloa 501.1104E01a 1 21 AN 18 I! i / / / / / I/ / _ILL I / i i i Imesee Tem uo VIC0fli VIIpt,laildg voa withuton Weak iftia INMomin Wyoming 18 18 18,/ 21 18 21 ' 18 I/ J / 1 I/ J I/ 1,/ 1 / I/ I / / J 1 I _......- t hpllcalus dauree rota, lie Iii oily Childhood/ UM DoyeloprwEom Ai * Not regulated FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES in Support Stall Qualifications Me( *. Coosullaniolaloll Typo of RequitementI it.i i 5z Hoallh a / 18 1 / I I 500. Stall Onaincatione and Training Requirements (Continued) FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 4 111111 540. PosI Employment/In Swim: 0601100n and Training Director am Ceregiver II Si ppon St $11 Wee lalloe le-Service Nal Aid Orientation in Service Rol Aid lenlarion .In %vice Filal Aid -7-- ,15 i 1 8 3i 1 _ 8 .1 p i c c ..4,. hi. NA* hIlisis Cilomla Cikodo 41E1101 Mare _ _ . _ _ _ M1161 01 Colotnbli felria No b :,, - Noll .111k 1141$ lai ho No hillocky lohlwia * . 11114 , Ihylond kluchuselis thlp . -7- -7- ----T --- t1114101a hol5s1ppl hOloull klvIca *Rot regul a ta d 24J 500. 1111 Qnaililcallons and Training Requirements (Continued) Slalas FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 640. Poll Employmentin Unica: Orientation and Training Director Mild Caregiver Stott Support Mall Cvleelellee in- FM Aid Oderdelien Se(v100 Rai Ald Odenlalion fn rvite First Ald 3 Nolaasha Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey * New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ofilo* Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas tuft Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washingion West Virginia Wisconsin Wybreir * Not regulated 600. Pr Irani of AclivIdes, Including Educe lion Slain Alabama Alaska *Worm * Arkansas Ca liiontia CArlorado Conneclicul Delaware FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 610. Program Requiremenis Proton of Ac Ilvilles Program Equipmeni and Ma lsolals VI Nap Provision Disificl el cliumbis Florida Georgia Gum rr rr 1 VI I lawall Nano Illinois Indiana lowa- Kansas Kentucky Louisiana* -7 L 0 3 $$ 3= to7FT L 7 Discipline and Duldante PIA U of co 0 it rr Maine* Maryland Masaatiiusroiis Michigan Minnesola Mississippi Missouri Montana 7 * See regulated if See state profile 7 7 I rt r I 7 -7- 7- 7 if / f / VI I VI 7 7 rl 7 5 '4 600. Program of Activities, Including Education $luies Nebraska Nevada Now Ibnp1the New Jersey* New kioxl;C, *- flow York North Carolina Nth Dakola FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 610. Program Requirements Program ol Militias 4 [imam Equipment end Materials Nap Provision Discipline and Guidance E Out 3 E 6 C U. 0 0 011( t U Prohibiting Use 01: I ii 6 A Ohio * Oklahoma thugon Pennsylvania Puerto Dice Mode isiwid South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Leah Vermont Virgin islands Virginia Washington :West Virginia_ Wisconsin Wyoming t VI VI- VI VI 7 7 7 VI 7i VI VI VI TT VI VI ii VI *lot re if See stal lated e profile 2b VI VI 7 VIT I VI VI 7 VI VI 7 MO. Health and Safely Wes FAMILY DAYCARE If OMB 710, Health Bon-oisi !loaf Ifi Alsoosinfo. ; I c 6 a Typo To 66 Received; fl a F 0 a 0. Caw of Sick Medlcallon and Ildroo Special Diet Providolis Medication $001 Dist 0. 0 £ E Waiver oi Moo*. ueo 0 art Pam Masks Mono Manua Co food° Conoecticui Deism DIM. of Cif, Mikis mole Gun lawail Moho Miwis Indiana lowa Kenos Kcolucky louisiofta* Wino* Maiplood MassochuNol 5 Madam Minnesota Misolsalppl Missouri Montane r hr r hi T / 777 /VI // /1/ ast=syst.s rr 7 7 hir /// /77 r. / /V VI hi /111 ri Ili/ Not regulated 2. 7 rr rrr rrr tr= 7®. liealth and Safely dales FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 710. Health Good Heilill Aseasoh. Iminualimickno L. i3 L TB Oder Type a Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey* New Mexico New York North Caolina North Dakola 01110 omoorua Oregon Pennsylvanin Pikuto thou Rhode Island Soulh Carolina Sriiilh Dakola Tennessee Texas Uloh Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washinglon weal Vlrglnla Wisconsin Wyoming J To be %whorl a isz l0 Care 01 Sick Children Modular' arid Special Dist Provisions r u g Medication Special Diet Waiveral olio- use * Not regulated / JJ 1i 1 I /1 1 / /1//I J. / 77 I 111 / JI I J /II 717 77777--7 260 700. Health and Safely (Continued) Sla las Alabama Alaska Arizona* Arkansas Cal llomla Colorado Gonneclicul Delaware FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 120! Safely General Safely Roquimmanis Firs &Italy Requirements Irma- UMW Safely Requirements for Equipmerd Warm Activities g E 2 U) E 2 re I tJ J Emergency Procedures a I- C 0 re a. a 3 District 01 Columbia Florida Georgia Guam 1 r / r r7 I r T / r r / ilawall Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kciduchy Louisiana* Maine* Maryland Massachusslis Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missed Meri lane / VI Jr VI MO. Health and Safety (ontinued) Slams Nrueska Nevada New Ilampshite Now Jam*Ic New York North Carolina North Oakum 01110 Olds liuma Oregon Pennsyfrwola Piled° Rico Rode Island Suulli Carolina Soulh Dakola FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 720. Solely Geesal Safely *unman Fla Safely Regeneration banspoilalloo fell IbquIremeols br Equlpfeenl WAIN AclivIlies Emergency Probes S VI 8 IL e g S a 5 S a In U VI VI Tenoussue. Texus Utah Vemioni Virgin Wale Vliglnla WsIilnqlw Wes! VITRA Wisconsin Wyoming I / I L VI 1 J ft * Not regulated See state profiltuj VI rii L VI = L VI VI 2(31 800. Nutrition and Food Service Alabama Alaska Am Mimi* California Colorado Comeclicul Colawar NAG' ol Columbia Ilutida Gtogia Gum IIwaiI Idaho Illinois holland Iowa1 Kansas Kaaba y I (Hasidim* Maino * Mariland Massachusells Minnow la MlooMirrid Mood Montana Soo 810. Nutrition noulliaud notionotrieflig Waive( ol Nokomis 0 I e 2 FU 6 Vi r T VI 1n°. INFANT HUIFIITION 2 * Not regulated FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 620. Food Prop= lion Food Proparadon and Stoic+) Raquiramenls i 11 i f -a 1 ti. a .e. L 1i I 1 1 BOO. Nuldlion and Food WACO Mika 810. Huldlion truoilioofi noquileows Ne ivoska NevoiN Now 11/m115111m Nevi issoy * Nov; Yolk Neal! Caroline No1111 Dekolo Ohio . Milano Doyen Puninsylvenla Nolo flu !Mole blend South Cienlina onoill Dolma Vialvel 01 RogulialtaOla it G7 it Tennessee texas Ululi Vi nnont Vngln Islands Ylrplrite Ninsinnuton West VlIginie Wist;onsIn Wyoming + Si: 1130 INFANT N111111110N *Not regulated 26 FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 820. Food Preparation Food Piomeilon and Saki Requbemenla E at in VI I Sialas Mina Aloha Adlolia* Mamas Californi. Woad() Gonneclic. Dulawale Dislriclui Coin' nhia flothia Want I Iawall Idaho Iiliiioia hidiana Iowa Kansas Ruiduchy Louisiana* Maine* Malyiond Mas3athus9115 Mithlgan Minnesuia mIsslosIppl MI sowI Montana 900. Social Services Services °bed .Ft * Not regulated 1001 Parent Participation FAMILY DAY &RE INES .. Mute ol PolltipaIlon (1 0. i 1 I - z M / VI it i I I i it See state profile A Stales Nebraska Nevada New NarnIralilie Hew jersey* New Mexico* New York WW1 Carolina Niiitli Dakota Ohio* Ohlatrunra °rep Pennsylvania 900. Social Services Puerin Illeo Mode island South Carolina South Utaliola Tennessee Texas VIA %moil Viroin Islands VtriJlrila Washington Wei viroa Wisconsfil Wyoiiitng * !lot regulated Servicor 011oiod i i i / wffrze.affma--stmcsa ii I i I/ I/1 i I _L.__ I I 000. Parent Participation FAMILY DAY CA MES v Noluto of Participation Inlonnoilon 10 hibilli LL t0 I h i i jj , / i A --,---4,--V__ fj ===.7 . --11 / i .._ _ 1100. Ella and Toddlers Siales tW 1110. Program Requirements . o 0 c, C Alabama Alaska Arizond* Malan it 7f 1U I I Calilornia Connaclicul Delaware T Disirlei of Columbia Florida Geergia Guam 1 T llawali Idaho 11110013 Indiana , 1 I luwa Kansas Keniudy Louisiana * T Maim* Maryland Massachugells Michipi I 7 MInnesula MississIppi Missouri Monlarra 1 I / Y Y Y I * Not regulated Ci 1120.118811h and Solely i II 5 6 in 2 i il i 41 IL 18 / / I/ 7 I/ 1, i I/ i i FAMILY DAY CAREirES 1130. Inlonl Nuldllen a L. VI 1 Slain nolllash Honda flow I lompsiiim How Joisay * Tiow 'AIR° *----- Now Yoth Nnllii Dakoio 0)110F Oklahoma otngon Pennaylvailla Pliatin Flinn Illintin Islam] Snolh-Oarollna atliilii fialtoia and Toddlers tannossaa {pas Malt Valmont Vlight Wanda Virginia Washington liVes1 Virginia Wioconsin Wyoming 1110. Program Requirements 8 * Hot regulated 1120. Health And Solely i., 0I- 0 m C I 2 i 0 IL , 0 t h 5 S 5 vj i1 J 1 __L' / FAMILY DAY CARE 1130. Infant Nutrition Slain MAIM 1200. Children with Handicapping Conditions Alaska * California Colrnikfu Conneclicul lkolawaill of Columbia (itunfila 4-Itirun Malin Illiniii Indiana Biwa kuniocky Louisiana _ Malnol Mafyland Massachustilla Mithion Minnosola Mississippi Minion Mornana Not regulated See state profile 1210. Program of AclIvIllas 1220. FMB & Safely r. 1230. Stalling C 10 4O FAMILY DAY CARE.MES 1300. School Age Children 1310k Program 01 AolIvIlles I 1320.1Ieallh I Solely Shine Ikhiaska Nevada Now Ilaitipshlie Now Jetsoy * New Mexico* New %It No Ili Dakota 10* iiklahoma _ qpn Penn y loola Poe 119 flIcp Mode bland South Cambia South Dada Tennessee tem Utah Valmont VIltiln Islands Vkijiula Washltvion Wlaronaln Wyonikia 1200. Children with Handicapping Conditions 1210. Program of Activities 1220. Health Safely * lot regulated See state profile FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES 1300. School Age Children 1310. Program of Asti plies 8 tt 1 20.1180 & Safely 1400. Facility Requirements Slates Alabama Alaska Arizona* Arkansas Mole Colorado CA-uineclicul Delaware DIstriel of Colombia Florida Georgia GUM Hawaii Idaho llIIliola Indiana FAMILY DAY NE HOMES 1410. Space Minimum Sq Fl. 01 Spat:0101W Iowa Kansas Ken lucky Louisiana * Maine* Maryland Ma chuSells Mlolil an Minnasola Mississippi Missouri Montana 35 75 35 75 5 60 NS NS 35 NS _15_ Ai 35 NS 35 75, NS NS 3 SO NS NS ./ NS NS 35 NS o(1 NS NS 150 it 75J 35 on NS NS 35 70 35 75 rl NS NS Indoor Space Usable Space Ouidooi Spro Isolallon Space < z * Not regulated See state profile 2S1 NS - Not specified 1400. Fainly liquitemen s Slalos Nelmaska Nevada Now Itainpgriro **kiwi,* Iv Mexico Now York rn North Carolina flotlii Palwia 0111o* Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Polo Rico Rhoda island South Carolina Suuth Dakota flub TplIflOnee Veffilutli VI#0111 hial Wasliingion Wort VIwihia isconsin Wyoming 14111 Minimum Req. Fl. of Specelallid FAIIIILY WARE tivINES ow, 43 -* Not regulated NS - Not specified Li 1 1400. Facility Requirements (Continued) 1420. LlahOng, Valli 'lotion and T014%0141 nequired L glOnt, Gond.. Ft Carne, vonIllAtIon 11040 Air 3 ) Stales Alabama' Alaska At Imo* Arkansas Calllprnla CObred0 MIOCIIC01 41 Wane nisi of Columbia Amide uotgla Guam Idaho Illinois Indiana 6i z 7 I I Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana* Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesola Mississippi M13souti Montana VI * Not regulated .**No specific requfrements WI 0 FAMILY DAY CALIF HOMES, 1440. Takla and`lavalodes Child/Toilet 1400. Facility Requirememits (Continued) 1420. Lightlogw Ventilation arid Tempera lure 00111100 Cora f I, Caniiitma Sla 103 Nebraska ) Nevada New Hemphill) New Jersey * New teiil New York North Carolina Nom Velum Oftio * Oklahoma Otegon Pennsylvania Puerto flico iUiutle islund South Carolina South DAM lennesses lovas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia nylashinnion 'West Vi loMie Wisconsin Wyoming Venillallon Healing & Air Condilloning U. 0r * Not regulated r) , 1430. Exils SV 3 0 C 3 (I) 1 FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES ilirllfiollai Childilevalory r E FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES MO. Oilier Slat la Requirements- Compliance WIIKIlherlocali Stale and Reg banal Laws and Rfigulallons 1 ki10.ZonIng 1520. Fire 1530 I ding 1540. Health 11550 O. &Mallon Slates a a sl Alabama Alaska Arizona* Mesas Ca Illernla Okada, Carnet Ilcol Delaware Dist &Columbia Fluilclo Georgia Daarn 110741 Idaho Illliruh Indians Iowa Kansas l(ealephy leolelana * _ MMus* Maryland Maslocliusellt Michigan MIneeselo MIseleelppl Missoml Minims e yI L vi Not regulate ed 1560. New Conalruellan and Renovallon Approvals 0 Olher ArliolnIstrallve Approvals 3 FAMILY DAY CARE HMS 1500. Other Stale Requirements-Compliance With. Other Local, Slate and Regional Laws and Regulations 0 1510,,ZonIng 1520. Fire 1530: Build nu g Stales Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey * New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio* Oklahoma (min Peruisylvanla Puerto Rico Rhode island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee texas Utah Vermont Virgin Kends Virginia Washingion West VIrlola Wisconsin Wyoming 3 * Not regulated mx 0 3 1' 1540: Haallh 1550. Sanitation 1500. Now Construction and Renovation Approvals A a r 0 3 C U 3 Other Administrative Approvals 7 R t Po SUVMARYT DAY CARE CENTERS WO. Stole Licensing 01 Chill CoreNcIlltles DAY CARE CENTERS St alos --.11=7"-. I I 1 Alaimo 1 Nash I I/ r I/ I I/ Moo I I// r r/ / I/ I Attain 1 r 1 1 1 Col oh 1 I / / i r/r r 1 Camila! / / 1 r / Nam ti , il / r1 VI Mid olre umbla -1------ 7 r 'Floildri / I 1 I I GeOiolo 1 I I Gum r i 1 r / I / I V* i rdrrr 1 f,/ r I/ I / / ) 4 L I r I II r / J r I I I i I I : r I I 4 I i 1 / I i r1r r r I I i r ri. iy 1 y -lig Tool Facilities Subb 1 to Liconsuri Covered yVillas Maximum Gawil y or rack beluslons = nd Exemptions I 3 ©' I Hswgll Idaho Illinois Indira lows Kenps Kentucky We n Melds MprilsoO Mageugotts Mlchllso Minotgolo MIssIssIppi Mlssepil Monlono tn 0 tn 0 0 C El 0 II r r Irr t Lion. 8119 at Ci lid Core Facilities Sleiss Nebraska Nmads New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Nen Caroline North Dakota _ Ohio Oklooma Diego Pennsylvania f ()trio Rico \ Rhode island South CsroAna South Dakota Iennossee lexas Nlsh Vermont IligIn {alancla VlrNlnle Weshingion Weal Wisconsin, Wyoming DAY CARE CENTERS 110. Typesarealties Subject to Limon) emend Fellieg Exclusions and Exorripilons 100. Mate Licenging of Child Cute Foollities (Continued) Colilola Gol(=do Conozpicticut Velowmt VloIrl=',1, of Colombia Fierld 120 Agency Responsible lot LIceneIng ()gonfalon of AdmInIslrallve ()nil Levels -T v 3 Implernenlifig autidiv VI Pt 1 DAY CARE.CENTERS `Ion 0 c 0 0 ' U 0 60 C 1 it e J 'j 0J -1 1 1 1 ,k 1ii _,,_ - . )1 I 1 VI I _ = _ i VI TOO. = tete Licensing of Child Care F ellifles (Continued) States Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New JerSey NO Mexico Now York North Carolina North Dakota Otto Okldmina Oregon Pagisylyanla Puerto Rico Riede Island South Caroline , South Dakota DAY C ME CENTS 120,Ageney Responsible Iii' Licensing Of gor4stIon of A mIntelrelive tali Licensing Agency implementing Subdivision Levels V 8 0 3 rl Tennessee Tent, Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington MA Vir Ini Mem*, Wyoming VI VI d. 0 0 U C 3 J 3 200. Licensing Process and Enlorcernenl Procedures Stales 210. Licensing Process Promulgation ohm got an at* Conmunlly Padicipaflon pone: of rub Reg C V 3 0 t I 0 CIVIDO Stale sition Agendas C 0 w Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connacticul Delaware District of Cdumblo Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii idtho Illinois Indiana VI T r 220, Liceneln0 Procedure Application and issuance License Fianna CondISub Roy, uc, ear 0' V OC c 4 1 0 0 230 En Fad' inane y Vi I 'I VI I 7 I 11 I Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massadiuselle Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana VI VI VI 11/ )11 )11)1 )1)1 11 1 V 11/ /V I/1 11/11 )11 V 1/ iv VI VI )1 VI F DAY CARE CENTERS room! Procedures 3 si,ins Rroc RemedlOsend Sanctions iuney V Hearingo nel1003 t U t, 0 V wi u 2 1 P o'. C 1 f' V pu (C 73 (j .0 i, p i igir-' lag / /../ / / j / / / / / / / LL) 1 / 1 1 ./1i_ )1)1/ 11.11 )1/1 )1 I I _V LAI .1 V ,1 i 'II )1 V I /1 L. - )1 11 V. /I 1')1 II- )1 11 1 V__ I V _i_ V V )1 )1 1 V 1 / I I 1 V 111 1111/ L 1 111 II a_ HI I /11111 II V 11)1 / 1 V _ I 200, Licensing Press and Enforcement Procedures $lelea It ill). U*314 Process Promulgation Advisory Communtly Body and Other Pod icipellen Hesporm gl Puhi . Fluq.. 3111on Stale Agencies J Iant i , W 0 T _ ii 2 7K Nebraska Neada New Hmipshlre New Jersey / I I/ New Mexico Neil IA North Mina North Dakota I 1 I to Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania 1 1 1 p 1 1 / V Palo Rico Rhode Island South Caroline eill Clakela i I/ V" 1/ 1 L, Tennessee Texas Matt Vermont / II / I/ I/ Virgin Islands Virginia Weshingion West Virginia -1 / 1 1 .Wisconsin Wyoming i /. / 1 1 220. kicens(ng Procedi)re Appocaim and Imam License Renewal Mr Prov,k Lie. Sub, Corn I itlIiL , c . to_ al() - ... till r:16 is wx i; // I/ / It 77777-777.71717 / V /I / i'l / V/ pi / / ,1 ' V. I .i/ ti .. 'l lr ./ )/ I , ',J I. I/ , TTTT-777T-77r, I/ pi / 1 if it / / wry I/. I/ VHI / I 11 1 I/ ti /t 'i- / V. 1/ / /- iI/ i i ''./. 1/: DAY CARE CENTERS 230. Women! Procedures wilily Ines Den- Rh fiernedies and Sanctions ta Etc 0- ]......._____.1 i i/ i 5 Frequency Hearings sanclions c V i i v 20 Et V l i U, 0 cr Ei if if ID W E D q c'tcm w = k 6 = a i 1 it II g) VS gt 9j c c t II B_ot E. Et . Ith 5 )1 i II. / i 7--------17-7 11 .1 i / _I i v i i 1 / /i i / i d i 1 1 i i i / Ii VI 1 i 4 i / 71 / 11 ia I \ . / 1 i 1 VI 7-77 i / /1 I i 1 i I 1 1 1 300. AdMinistrationI 310. General Administration f' -' Genet ,._ RequIrentenIs . E 0 @ ' i I cf, c .-. Ili g t li c -/ Stiles , 0 V4i- 0 f= lit 3 0 S Alahwn a / ' Alusl;i kiwi // / / / / 7 / Adinnsas L r_ LILL Canton* 'Woad° leonficilcut / / , / 1 I 1/ / I/ / I I Unwire J 4LLI.4,..-. i i, L isita Florida , i 1 Veorgia / r I / Guam Haii211 Idaho I / PlirivIS / / 1 I I Itllffia I 1 / i lewa 7 77 Kansas r 111-r Kentucky / I I / / Louisiana Maine Maryland T / . r 7-7 / Massachusetts / / / / / / / Michigan 7 r r 7- i / / / Minnainia mmiIppi 1413,0,0 Montana 3011 320. Pompano! commots noon oi: I, I 1- 111111 330. Nondiscrimination Against Adults e 7-77-77- rrr DAY CARE CENTERS if 340. Racy mkt; rda Raquiremeni Stall V E 0 ru 11 rr rr rr rr I Eligibility $EnfOltrni 3u7 C 0 U I I 0 rr 7-7 rr Adminlsir Ilon t Nebraska Via. New Hampshire New Jersey New Mellco New Ycrk North Carolina tlniili Vakela Ohl° 0MohOma Omgon Pennsylvania Puffin Men MA IOW Snaih rollno South Palcota Tennessee Texas Ifialt Verrhatil illtgh Won& VlrgInl Washlogion West Vir-inia Wisconsin Wyoming 310. General AdmIn Million i oermai ,neruiremeals t 2 c i 1 i 1 1 aii a 1- E. E L LIL 1 LL A / /ill i / / i / I / i i_i_ i . i V /1 / I J 1' V 1 r H / ' 1 r T T J / 1 r 1 / / i-1 / 1 1 1 1 1/ If // 1 1 / an. Personnel a Conatridall Became of 330. Nondlsoldnallon Against Avant AdIlls children g DAY CARE.CENiERS 340. Rods Requliemenls Children . deli Ilplblllly gEnrollm1 C 171 0 C 0. C U a L 1 1 1 4 1 I rl U 1 y/ / . 400'. Group Compositions of Children DAY CARE CENTERS 410, Slat 11011d Rollo Requ !termini, Slates a 111110111d RDA) I Ifrierc, 71 Ago al ildren Clrlldrgn Alabama E. Alaska 3 weeks = 21/2 years 21/2 - 4 years 4 :6 years 6 8 ,ears 8+ years 6 weeks - 24 months 2 6 years I 6 -10 years 6 10 20 22 5 lap 115 10 -14 years 20 Arizona 0 - 12 months or 0-18 months and not walk ing 12 -18 months- years 10 4 years 15 4 5 years 20 1 5+rats Special Requirements Methods or Computing OL %Welton Nap The Handicappe4 Children Other Enroll- mpril Atten- dance thildren younger tan 21/2 'years shall be grouped separately. When multi=age groupifig is used, staff-child ratio shall be according to the age of the'youngest. child if more than 10% of the chi lldren are in the youngest gge category. No children between birth and 6 w s may receive care in a d care center.., for any day care center, when more than 10 chfldrevo are present,, there must be two caregivers on the premises. When the number of children on the premises exceeds 10, there must bei minimum of two staff members on duty. In groups of mixed age, the maximum number of children per'staff ember shall be that required for the young est child in the group. 4 . group Compositions of Children J w DAY CARE CENT 0 Z(.8 Slollijlld NO 8$ of Mak 1981 SpeciiRequirernenle Ageo of No,of Children Children Arkansas California Colorado 6 weeks - 18 months .1 21/2 3 years 4 years 5 years - first grade First (trade -0' = 2 years 18 years 6 weeks 1 months 12 months - 36 months 2 years. 21/2 -,3 years 3 4 years 6 3. 12 15' 1 25 1 4 2 8 10 I Begirt one fiep The Rwidicapped Children Other Methods of Computing _Enroll, Aile0= men( dOnCi la miied'age groupings, 50f/child ratio shall.meet he requirements forthe toungest child'in the gOup,- 4 If i.nfant nursery has, more than. 25 infants enrolled, there'most be both an asst. director and a director. Ratil fs an tra 1 ratio for the entire fOlity. vChildren must be walking in- dependently, or the 6 weeks 18 months staff/child ratio applies. Ratio applies if group is liMited to 2 year olds. In mixed-groupings, the staff/child ratio, for the `fflungest child shall apply 400. Group propositions of Children Males Colorado (cont. ) Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida [1v, Y CARE CENTERS 410. Mali/Child RalloRagnirefarb AT! SiollIChild Rifle lo of fsitn=h; Agee of Mon 4 - 5 yeari 5+ years 21/2 -'6 years (mixed group 0 - l" year (or walking) 1 year (or walking) - years 21/2 = years 4 6 years 6 18 years 2 - 21/2 years 2 - 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 - 14 years Und year 1 year 2 years flo#4 Childftn 12 15 10 15 20 25 4 8 10 15 15 8 12 1 I Hoolrfollons if more than 20% of the grogp is composed of younger children, Staff/child ratio shall be' determined by the predomi- nant age of the children in in the group, In mixed age groupings where children under 1 year are in cluded, the staff /child ratic) shall be six children to one staff member. When infants over 1 314 floplreronoh Meihoda of Computing Nap Time Hoidicoprodad her Droll. meal Mien, Once 31t 400. Grnup. -elll of Children MON Florida cont.) Georgia Guam Hawai 410. 51011011d RsIlo Requktments si;11hlld14allmUaIImo,1Nl 3 years 4 years 5+ years 0 - 18 months 18 months 3 years 3 - gears 4. 5 years 5 6 years 7+ years Under 1 year 1 - 2 years 2 - 3 years 3 - 4 years 4 - 5 years 5+ years 2 3 years 4 years 15 20 25 5-7 8-10 10-15 15-18 15-20 20-25 5 10 15 20 25 10 15 Na, vl Siell 1 1 1 .1 1 1 DAY CARE CENTERS 2 Restriciloni staff/child ratio shall be 81. When no infants arc included the staff/child ratio shall be based on the age of the majority of the children in the group. 4 In mixed age groupings, the staff/child ratio shall be that of the youngest child in the group. In mixed age groupingsl the staff/child ratio shall be that of the youngest child in the group, $petiel Requirement, Nap Time HmdupPed Often her Who& al Cooling NM= AO mmil dam 31 6 317 eneod!ione of Children Hawaii (cont.] Idaho Illinois Indiana 410; $11111404 IIo IlequIRMenio 1011 11 11$o 1$ of MO; Ago DI tfo.of CliffdrOff 4 5: yQalers b+ years Preschool Infants Toddlers 3 4 year's 4 years (u11 day) 4 years (hrlalf day or is ;s) 5+ years 6 years (mixed age:es) 2 . 6 yearn -s (mixed aget s) Infants Toddlers 3. years 4 years 5 years 31 20 25 10 4 0 2 2 251 20 15 5 M SIMI 1 1 1 2 2 DAY CARE CENTERS HosIrlollone Children under-2 years shall not be included in groups of older children. No more than six 2 year olds or nine 3 year olds shall be included in a group of child- ren of mixed ages. In groups oi mixed age, the maximum number of children per staff meMber shall be that required for the yo est child in the gro Spoclef Requirements Hop Handleopood Tyne CtIldion MoIhods of Cmpuling_ Other Enrol- Ali men( donoo 1101). Group Campo& llone of Children Nu§ Indiana (cont.) Iowa 'Kansas DAY CARE CENTERS 41011111/ChildRalloRequirenflmis 1 rboo ta of March, 1981 Age3ni ChlIchon 6+ years 2 weeks years 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 -10 years 10+ years 2 weeks 1 months 18 months 2'1. years N10,01 Whim 810 20 1 4 1 12 1 15 1 20 - 4 years 10 4 years - 10 kindergarten 12 entrance Kindergarten 14 Mixed Ages: Infants = 6 years 21- 16 years 9 16 years 10 fl Min Regardless of staff/child, ratio, when there are seven o more children 5 years of age or younger, there must be two people on duty. . In groups of mixed age, the maximum number of children per staff member shall be that required for the young- est child in the group Only persons who spend at least 7.5% of their time when at the center in providing direct care for children ' shall be counted in staff?. child ratio, Special Requirements Ratio applies for full daycare Ratio applies to partte care. = r Maximum of two infants is allowed. Methods of Computing Noll- Minor meld dance 321 400 Group Coupe' ilone of Children DAY CARE CENTERS 410. Stall/Child Ratio Requirement 0 z $M11100d %Pboo at Mint, IPOI Agii 01 Within Under 1 year 1 - 2 years 2 w 3 years 4 years 4 6 years 5 - 7 years 8+ years Mixed Age Including Children Under 2 Years 2 6 years 6+ years Centers Serv. ing Fewer Than 10 Children; 0+ years No. al CtPdmn 6 8 10 12 15 20 6 10 15 10 10 I Man 1 1 1 1 flasiddloni When only one staff member is present in the facility, the ge of-the youngest child determines the staff/child' ratfiL Ratio applies for facilities there more than one staff member is present, Ratio applies if no more than two children are under age 2, Ratio applies if three or more children are' under age 2, Speclol Methods of Mpuling Nip Ilstidicappad 0111 hit,il= On limo Chlidtea mod dance Group Conroe, llone el Children Maine DAY CARE CENTERS 410. 1.111 1d RIM Requ tram* Ma IMAM nil lois of lAgeh, l dl Am 01 CMMAII Centers Serving More Than 10 Children: Under 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years School age 21i 3 years 3 - 4 years 4+ years Separate School -age Programs: No; of C#illdren 8 12 14 16 20 2 10 15 10 110. of %Mellon' 1 1 1 1 1 When a center serves child- ren of mixed ages excluding children under 2 years, an average of the staff/ child ratio may be applied. When there is a combination of ages within a group, the number of required staff shall be determined on the basis of the age of the yingest child, *Own Spetlei Ilequiremenis 01 coring Nap ilanoicappeo Oilier MP Tkn Children real dafte 400. Group Campos !limns al Children ewe Maryland 410, SlaffI Rollo Rapimmerna zap MOON &Ibis of KM, 111I Ammo aiIidfn Massachusetts Michigan (326 2 yeart 4:years 5 years Mixed Ages: 2+ years 3 6 years Infants Toddlers 2 years, 9 months - 4 years19 months 4 years, 9, months - 7 years Mixed Ages; 2 years, 9 months - 7 years 2 weeks - years Children 6 10 13 10 10 10 3 4 10 12 15 10 . Oesidalkme 1 1 1 DAY CARE CENTERS -kileqUiferneell Time Hand Children her Meade al ,mpuling Anen- meal Ow The gro p may haa rare than th ee 2 yeas A chil--- dren. Thit ratio applietherte areJour or more 01 did children; Children yOunger lhn years, 9 moths 511111 not be grouped with oldw6ildtvin. Ratio applies to lull (1831 care, Ratio applies to Ales5 than four hours. A minimum of two Yf 000, hers must be pre in the si center whenever tem or mor---e 400. Group Composilione of Children DAY CARE CENTERS 410, IaIll id Rollo kW Immo* I Slides Glen'rhIld ROHN el Med, MI No. ol Irllifien No. of sIuII Regilellene Michigan (cont. Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana 4 5 years 6 = 12 years 13 - 17 years Mixed Ages; 21/2 - 5 years 6 weeks 15 months 16 months - 30 months 31 months 5 years 6 = 12 years 6 weeks years 2 . 3 years 6 weeks 3 years 3 5 years 5+ years Mixed Ages; 2+ years 12 2 10 4 10 10 15 10 10 1 There may be no more than 1C 21/2 year olds i.n the group. There may be no more than four 2 year olds, There must be two staff members present at all times. r)2 ileuultemenis Mottmiln of Computing Hop Handlcupped Ottim Fnir il. Time Ctilithen mini deuce Group Composillons of Children sof Nebraska Nevada DAY CARE CENTERS 410, 51811/Chnd 1.11110 Requirements $1011 Child Ratio as 01 Med, 1981 r pod& Requirements Methods 01 Gaveling Atten- dance Ages of Children N0.01 Children No, 01 SIAN Restrictions , Nsp ilme Handicapped Children Other Enroll- ment ij 6 weeks years 2 years 3 - 5 years . 6+ years (or first grade) 0 = 9 months 18 months 18 months 3 years 2 years 3+ years 4 12 1 1 10 21 2 32 5 1 20 2 35 3 50 4 65 5 80 There must be 2 staff persons on the premises at all times. With mixed grOupsof children under 3 years, staff/child ratio is' deterMined by comput- ing the average of their ages, 400. Group Compositions ol Children Melee 410. SII11/1111d Rollo flequhrnen!s Oa Steil 'Child Rollo es of Merch, Ages of Children No. of Ildron No. of New Hampshire 3 years 10 4 years 15 1 5 years 18 1 5+ years 20 New Jersey 2 years 10 1 3 years 10 4 years 15 1 New Mexico 0 - 2 years 1 2 - 4 years 1 1 4+ years 20 1 New York 8 weeks - 11/2 years 4 11/2 - 3 years 3 years 7 4 years 8 1 5 years 9 6 - 10 years 10 10- 14 years 15 r DAY CARE CENTERS Special Requirements Restriction, Nap Time Handicapped Children Other Methods of Computing Enroll= At len- merit [Iwo Children under 3 years of age shall not be grouped with children older than threek years. In mixed age groupings, the staff/child ratio shall he that for the youngest child in the group. Staff/child ratio is less for groups lager than that $ ecified in Section 420, 33-3 mup Compositions of Children DAY CARE CENTERS r%) I Stele; 41O SWOON Ratio Requirements $131111111d Ratio 83 of Mach; 1931 11 of Children Noe 81, children e 01 Staff North Carol 'fla Lowest license - 2 years 3 years 4 years 4 5 years 5+ years Highest license - 1 year 8 12 15, 20 25 1 1 - 2 years 1 - 3 years 9 1 - 4 years 10 4 - 5 years 13 1 5 - 6 years 15 6+ years 20 1 North Dakota O - 3 years 4 1 3+ years Ohio 18 month 18 months - 10 3 years 3 - 5 years 15 33; pedal Requiremenle Whorls %` of Computing Resiriclions Nap The Htidicapped DIldren Chher Enroll men' Allen dame Other staff/child ratio requirements apply to facftlities for fewer than 30 ch ldren, 1 11 Children under- 2 years must be separated from older children, The age of the youngest child in !e group is used in deterpining staff/child ratio, t- 400. Group Comp el lions of Children slam Ohio (cont Ok1ahoia Oregon Pennsylvapia 410. SielliCh lid Ratio Requirements $1811011d Pellets of !Arch, 1N1 1 DAY: CARE CENTERS Special Requirements' a Apee of No, of Nn. al Z Cillidten Children Stelf 5+ years Straight Age Grouping: 10 months - 2 years 2 3 years 3 - 4 years 4 -.6 years 6+ years 6 weeks - 30 months 30 -months 4 years 5 - 9 years 1O= 14 year Straight Age Grouping 18 - 36 months 6 months - irst grade 33' 20 12 15 2 10 15 1C 1 1 Restrictioni Nap film Handlenriped Children Other NOMA of CompulIng Enroll Allen= MOH dame When children of multiple ages are grouped togetherl their ages are averaged to determine staff/child ratio, O. group Copps! tione of Children Nee DAY CARE CENTERS 410. Slat 11111k1 Ratio Requirimmits I 2w Slefiladld %Pole of Mich, 1931 Special FlequIretneete Pennsylvania (cont, Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina A0101 Ofillehm First grade+ Mixed Age GrouOing: 0 - 36 months 0 - first grade 0+ years 36 months school age 2 31/2 years 3kt years 1 years 4 years 5 years o - 2 years 2 - 3 years 3 = 4 years 4 5 years 5+ years No, ol Oilldren Flo, of Sig Peoldcflons Nip The Hendlcapped Chhdree vu Methods of Computing Enroll- Allen- mem dance 12 10 10 25 8 12 15 20 25 1 No more than three-children may be under 36 months'. No more than three children may be under 36 months. No more than six children may be preschoolers. 1 t There must he a head teacher i on th premises at alllimes in ad ition to the staff fulfi. l ing staff/child ratio requirements. 1 1 1 335 400, Group Compositions ol Children Slates DAY CARE CENTERS 110. Slatil hild natio Iron* South Dakota %MON 113110.03 of Mad, 1031 Ages of Z w Mho Spoulal Rellit011101115 Na . of ailkken No. 01 Stall Residclions Nap I loodicoppod ilme Ciiikken U 0 3 years, 3 . 6 years - 14 years under kmonth5 15 - 35months 3 years 4 years 5 years 2 = 5 years 3 . 5 years 4 - 5 years - 12 years Day Care Centers: 0 - 11 months 12 -17 moths 1 months 5 10 5 8 10 15 25 10 15 20 10 12 6 14 1 1 1 1 1 1 A 'minimum of two adults shall be present at all times. . Staff/childratios may be exceeded up to 10% for no more than three days per week 1 When there is a child younger 2 than 18 months in the group, 1 the oldest child in the group shall not be more than 18 months older than the youngest chill in the group. Ratios apply: If there are four or more children under 2 years of age. allmr Methods of wording Enuill AlIoi . mod dome Group Compositions of Children Boat exas cont. DAY CARE CENTERS 410. SlalliChIld RAN RequIremonle S16111011d Retina 01 Mach, 1881 101 littrinffemenIs 312 %Ns 18+ months N0,01 Children 11n. 01 81011 IlettrIcilons N0p looduricapperl oriloaren 10 2+ years 11 2+ years 13 3+ years 15 3+ years 17 4+ years 18 4+ years 20 5+ years 22 5+ years 24 6+ years 26 Kindergartens and,Nursery Schools; 2 years 11 1 trthere are not morek three children under years. if there are five or sere 2 year olds, if there are more thole four 2 year olds. if there are seven or more 3,year olds. if there are no more than six 3 year olds. if there are 11 or mare 4 year olds. if there are more thin 4 year olds. if there are 13 or mor0 year olds. if there are no web) 12 5 year olds. If there are 5 or more 2 year olds. Ohm LA 400 aroo omplosffions of Children Si is Texas WO Utah DAY CARE CENTERS StailiChIld ii ilo monis Moll MAW Rillodkch, Apo, ol IRL ol Fletidellons aillchen Nfriten Sh if 2+ years 3+ years, 3+ years 4+ years 4+ years 5+ years 5+ years 13 15 17 18 0 24 26 6+ years 28 Kindergarten 24 First - thin 28 grade Fourth grade 32 0 = year 4 3 years 7 - 4 years 15 :1 if there are no WO thaw four 2 year old iithere are senor mover 3 year olds. if there are no DI thorn six 3 year olds, if there are 11 or year olds, if there are no to tharn 10 4 year olds, if there are 13 me EE5 year olds, if there are no NT tharn 12 5 year olds. When four or' more Mots/ are in cares two caqiver, must be present. Nov bre Olhnr Melhotig ol mpuling AI len= mefil dery 347 400. OreupCarnpoelliame r7.I Children Mom DAY CARE CENTERS 410. Stafflailid Hallo Requirements 0z I ill ten Rollots ol WO, 198I Utah (ca) Vermont Virgin Isloods Vi rginia ilashingt 34 4 - 5 years 5 - 6 years 6 = 14 years 0 - 2 years 2 3 );ears 5 years 15 years Kindergarten Nursery School s 3 years 4 years 5 years 0+ years 0+ years 1 11 months 12 r 29 months 30+ month NO.01 NO 01 alltheb Stall 15 1 20 25 1 5 1 51 10 1 12 10 12 1 15 15 1 25 10 7 10 1 Speclifkullemonls Malliods 01 computing Rosirklions Nap Hookoppeil OiItdri Other Enroll. Apw A minimum of tuo adJl ts mu_t be presentwheh the h lumber of children weds There must b two SW if mem- bers prese0 dt all t- imes. When there n more than 10 children ooth premies, there must b two staff on duty. 400. Group Compositions of Children Sletea DAY CARE CENTERS Mall/ChM Ratio Requ Words fe, Stoll IChild Rollom 01 PANdi, Special Requirements f=1 Ages of adldren West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming 3 months 2 Years 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years School-age 0 1 year 1 - 2 years 2 years years - 4 years 4 - 5 years 5+ years 0 - 2 years 3 years 4 years - 5 years No: of 4 10 12 15 16 10 12 16 5 10 15 Restrictions tell 1 1 1 1 1 -1 At least two staff members mug be on duty at all times. When children under 21/4 years are part of a mixed age group, staff/child ratio shall be that for the youngest child in the group. Otherwise, staff/child ratio shall be adjusted on a prorata basis according to age. There must be two staff mem-, bers at the facility at all times, When mixed age groupings are used, the age of the youngest determines the staff/child ratio. Nen Time Handicapped adidren Other Methods of Computing Enron- Allen- meni dance 34i O. Group Compositions el Children Slo leo DAY CARE CENTERS 110: 5I Ill lld Rollo Flerjulromenle sodualnd Fbrio.as of mad. IP31 Ago, of No:of w Giflitifon aflitkoo No, of nosIffelloos Wyominn (cent.) 5 _6 years 6+ years 20 25 sr lal rfoquitoffloolo Nap !Imo landloppod Children ifilira Mollrods of CompulIng Em4 1OP mot ha 400. Group Campos !lions ol Children (Continued) DAY CARE CENTERS 420. Group Size roup Size os of Morzh,1961 Weds eml Compiling Group lz Apo of Children No- of Childreo Variations Portnilled Limited Theo Mai Smic reeldlind ActMiIo Ergollinern1 Allendeoce Alabama Alaska Ari zona Arkansas California Col orado Connecticut Del aWare District of Columbia 3 weeks 21/2 years =:4 years 6 years - 8 years 8+ years 2 21-2 years 21/2 - 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 - 14 years 6 10 20 22 25 16 20 25 30 400: Clibup Compoeillont ol Children (Continued) 420. Group Size amp Me 03 01 MO id1,1931 Florida. Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa I DAY CARE CENTERS Meth ode of Computing Group Size Age 01 Cilldren 140, 01 Children VerleM Permitted Enrolimeni Allendale'? ire) CO Specialized Activities Infants 12 Toddlers 15 Mixed infants 14 & toddlers 2 years 8 3 years 20 4 years 20 5+ years 25 Mixed Ages: 3 - 6 years 20 years 15 351 uve 4. Group Composillons ol Children (Continued) DAY CARE CENTERS 420. Group Group Size as of WARP 0:- elhode of Computing Group Size Age al CtIldren No of Children Winona Penni Limited Timo Meal SpetInlizW Service Activities Enrollment Alleedsnco Kansas Kentucky Louisiana 'Maine :Maryland 6 2 weeks - 18 months 18 months - 21/2 years 3 . 4 years 4 years to kindergarten entrance: Full-day Part-day Kindergarten Mixed Ages: 2 weeks - 6 6 years 4- 16 years 3 - 16 years 2 years - 4 ars 35 9 10 20 20 24 28 18 20 12 20 ft Group CompoeIIIon5 oi Children (Continued DAY CARE CENTERS 420, Group Size Group Site IS of Midget Methods of Oompullng Group Slut 2 w Age of Chaen No. of Children Verletlons Permitted UrnIid TI Meal ServICe Activities Enrollmeni AflefulatiCe Maryland (cont.) Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana 5+ years 26 Mixed ages 20 Infants 7 Toddlers 9 Mixed infants & toddlers: 2, years, 9 month - 4 years, 9 months Full-day 20 Half-day 24 4 years, 9 30 months 7 years 2 years, 9 2 months - 7 years 3 years _ 4. years 4 - 5 years 5+ years 8 12-15 15-20 20-25 409. Group Compositions of Children (Continued) DAY CARE CENTERS 420. Group Size Group $1;0 al 01 hitsch,1931 itelliod, of CvmpulIng Group Size Age of Children No of anidren Varlet:nes Permitted Limo Rine Meal Service Socialized AclivIfles Entailment Allendance Nebraska Nevada New firpshire bersey New Mexico New York North Carolina 8 weeks - 11/2 years - 3 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 - 10 years 10 = 14 years Highest licens 0 - 1 year 2 years - 3 years 3 - 4 years 10 14 16 1 20 30 18 400, Group Compel lions of Children (Continued) DAY CARE CENTERS 420. Group Size Group She es of Mich,11131 Methods 01 Computing Group Size Ago of Children Z W No, of Children Variellons Permitted United Time Meet Ice Specialized Activities Enrollment Attendance North Carolina (Cont. North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico - 5 years - 6 years 6+ years 18 months 18 months - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5+ years 6 weeks - 30 months 30 months 4 years 5 - 9 years 1 14 years 2 25 16 30 40 20 30 40 4(. Group Composition of Children (Continued) DAY CARE CENTERS 420. Group Size Group Size Al of Mich,igei Melhod3 of Computing Group Size 4E. UI Age of Children No. of Chlym %/editions Permitted Enmilment Attendance Wiled Time Meal Service SpeiaIiz Activities Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota 0+ years 20 vi 3 years 20 0 4 years 20 5 years 25 2 - 5 years 18 3 - 5 years 20 4 5 years 20 2 = 12 years 10 Kindergarten & above 25 Texas Day Care Centers: 18+ months 5 Kindergartens & Nursery Schools: 2+ years 45 Schools: 5+ years 60 400. Group Composlllone oI Children (Continued) DAY CARE CENTERS 420. Group Size Group asofMnd,1 Metho of Computing Group I Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Thu AgeolOYWrim of oft* years 8 2 - 6 years 25 Day Care Centers Kindergartins Nursery Schools: 3 years 10 4 years 12 5 years 15 6+ years 25 1 -11 months 12 -29 mats 30+ months 10 20 Varlullonu PermIlled Llrolled Time Heel Service .pecloked Acildos Enrollment Affindamo 0 - 1 year I 2 years 2 = 21/2 years 12 4_7_3 yeari 16 4 V 3 400: Group Campos Illons of Children (Continued) DAY CARE CENTERS 420. Group Site Group Size es of Mesch,l913I Methods ol Compuling Group Size ge of ehlf rein U7 No of Children Verigona Permlited Lirnlied Time Meal Smite Specialized Activities Enrollment /Menden° Wisconsin (cont ) Wyoming 4 years 4 - 5 yeafs 5+ years 20 24 32 36 500. Stall Qualifications and Training Requlremenis 510 MIO, Age Child Caregiver Sian all !Mall Mod. hem .0 Exern VI) Earn Educollon Olhef Ii 8 0 0 Alabama Alaska mime Alkalises California Colorado Connect loul Delaware Olsiricl of Golumbli Florida Georgia G1111111 110,011 Idaho 111111019 111111a118 Iowa ham Keniucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Moslachkelis Michigan Minnesola Missisolopl Missouri 18 18 18 18 18 19 NS 18 NS Vt NS lB NS 18 18 16 18 16 18 NS 21 21 NS 18 18 NS VI VI VI VI VI T / VI VI VI 7 VI / VI VI /7 VI VI I I I 1 r7 1 I I I I I 77 VI VI VI VI rt VI 7 DAY CARE CENTERS Experience rYPe Indleales degree imulted In Child Developinen1 $oe etato profile NS = Not specified _ - Nu: al Years 0 E 14 VI VI ;3 ii W. Stall Ouaillications and Training Requiremenis Stoles DAY CARE CENTERS 510. Child Caregiver Mall Quelilicalione MM. Age health Educallon Med. Exam TO Exam VD Exam Other a 0 a I. C Experience Type 0I Nebraska Nevada New Ilaurpshiro Now Jersey. New Mexico New York North Corolkia 0 North Dakota ONO Maim Oregon Pennsylvania Pnedo Rico rmude Island South Carolina Dakota Tennessee Texas Verinaril Virgin Islands VIrghila Washinglon West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Ni 16* 21 V/ N5 I/ 1717-7-1-7 18 r / 14 tl 18 16 18 17 N5 NS 14 NS 16 18 18 1.8_ 1 18 16 1a 18 VI V I I r VI 7 7 L I t Indicates degree required In citiiid [woen, k gee state profile AM - Age of Majority NS - Not specified VI VI No. of Years 0I 0 VI 3 ,70 500. Staff Quaillicalions and Training Requiremenis(Conlinued) DAY CARE CENTERS Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Carnscilord Delaware Dist, of Columbia Florida Georgia I lawall Idaho Illinois Indiana 520. Megrim Director Quo Dilutions Min 110811h Age Educalion Experience Med. Extern To Dem VD Exam Other 3 19 19 21 21 18Isr NSal NS 18 JI o ype No of Years 7 7 Iowa Kansas Ker 'lucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusells NS if 21 2118 7 NS / 16 / VI 1/ 21/ 21/ 21 illlsrlan 115 wiiiiinespia 18 Mississippi Missouri Montana 18 18/ N I 7 VI 7 7 indlcales degree must ha In Early Childhood/Child Duvelopromil 6 Re state profile r ro 0 z 0 I. 0 0 5 U) 7 7 7 VI VI 7 rl VI PIS = Not spec f ed 7 530: Suppod Stall Quallikallons Cihsr Gansullants/Slalf Type of RequIreinenis -7 3 0 7 I 16 Vir VI 37 SOO. Stall Qualifications and Training Requirements (Continued) Steles 620. Program Director Ouelllicellont tvim Health Age Huallion Med: TO VD Exam Exam Extm Other 1 C g Pt t a 5 4 Ea Mince z Typo No 01 Yeats G 6 I 70 Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New Yolk North Catalina Noilh Dakota Ohio ultiakana Degon Pennsylvania Polio Rico Rhode island South Carolina South Dakola AM 16 21 NS 21 1 NS 21 NS T VI 18 1/71 77 1/ NS i / yi / I/ 18 /1 H )/ / s Hi V // i, l i7 7 1 / 1 _"___ Ns pi I I/ V // i , ii AM VI V I/ , 1 V / / ,/ I 1". / V T 1 18// I/ / / 18// '/ ) * 18/ ///IL 1 virgin islands 21 V / V 1 vironia 18 V / ti / IT . ti vogiongion 21 I/ V / 11 Tennessee Texas DIA Vermont West Vit Ma 21 I/ / Wisconsin 21 / Wyoming NS / / I- VI t Indlcolea degree mu be In Dilly rhildhoodiChild Developmeni AM - Age of Majority see stare profile- u - Ns Not specified 3i DAY CARE CENTERS 630. Support Stall Oualilicalione Other Consullen stSiall Type 01 Reiulremenle Health (41 VI VII 16 16 V 15 LJ 1 VI 16 1 VI 500. Stall Qualifications and Training Requirements pniinued) DAY CARE CENTERS Slates fig. Post Employment/In g airs: Odonlellon and Training oirecior mod meow oleo sopped Siall Ofienlallon 10-$erylo Fhal Aid Otiollallon In %lice FIrSI Aid Orleolallon In .Ii n Firsi Aid 0 I 1 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas . ____._ Calliornia Colorado t Connecilmit" Delawbre ,-, it Mirk! 01 Columbia Florida Gamgia Guri I i Ibwall Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana rJ rl Willie Maiyiand Massachusal is Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri MOnifjni1 rJrI V . 500, Stall Qualifications and Training Requirumenis (Continued) DAY CARE CEPTERS Sloles 540. Post Employment/In Solo: °donation and Training Di of Child Caregiver Steli Support Rif I Welton '. Nei Aid 'mignon In Service Firs! Aid Mallon in &Mai It First Aid , c. 0 a c 0 1 c 0 ? _3 a i c .2 Nelessito Nevado New Hampshire Now Jersey j New Mexico New York North Carolina North:Moto- 01110 thiailotna Oregon Pennsylvania Prom Rico [Mode Island South Carolina . Soolh Dakolo _ ___. _____ Tennessee Texas Hlati Vermont vi . vi vi 1_. I/ ._ _ virgin Islands . Virginia Washington Wesi Virginia / 1i , Wisconsin Wyoming . j 800. Program of Activities, Including Eduction 611 Pr ram Requkernents Program of kthIllea Irwini _- E 11 S 3 f 1 3 shies 1 1 1.4 Alabama rrrr / Alaska I Arizona Ationsas I r I California f Gloms r Connedioul I Delaware I I District of Columbia 7- I Florida Georgia 1 1 I Guam Idaho I I Illinois r r I I I Indiana-- I I Iowa' Kansas r I 1 1 ' Kentucky r I 1 1 Louisiana / 1 1 Maine -----7rn Maryland i 1 1 1 Massachusetts I 1 1 Michigan Minnesota kilssissigui Missouri r -I r 1 Montana 7- 1/ L V DAY CARE CENTERS Nap Provision DI lelPila a and Guidance qli 1 (-114 II u) i 1 Prob tilling of 1 th 119 F g E t f7 09 S E 1 t / 1 / i i I// ,7 I/ 1.I r r / L 1 I / i i i V i 1, i / I L // v -1__ I I/ 1 I / 1 -1.i., , i 1 ,1 ;I 1 / 1 / i I rr r -"L 1',/ / ,:--- H I I i i I/ 1 / 1 1 I-- I I 1 1 1 1 1 I _IL: rr I il I I 1 1 1 LI i / / 1 1 1 =IL,/ ii / 1 I i r I I, -t / /, I r 000. Program of Activities, Including Educalion DAY CARE CENTERS 610. Program Requirament Program of Acilvilles Prograth Equiprnom and Mal 01013 E Stales 3 a 0I C Nap Provision .1 Discipline and Guidance Indoor rn 3 Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New Yolk North Carolina Nodir Dakola T JVI T Ohio Mlaimina Oregon Pennsylvan la Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Virgin islands Virginia Washington Wes! VIr inia Wlecuneln Wyoming T T 0 -utdoor aw e rlT rr ,/ / 1 V IT rl 8 L 6 tr Prohibiting Use ot: C Ch j I it JJ / I- See state pram@ L I / JJJ JJ rn C t E e_ I MO. Health and Safely 710: Ilea Ilh General a Sion [Iselin Aososornts: imeunitallons DAY CARE CENTERS a 0 3 Qiyer Typo To bo fleteliod: 5 Alabama Mash Arltona Mums California cdomdo C0nnaclicol Delay/ate Disf. al Cal. Florida Georgia. Gun of 7 7:7 7- J1 VI 1 rI a E Ip I 0 E c Sonlislinn 3 7 Colo of Sick Children Madicolion and Spocial DIN Provisions rr C 6 z Marlicolino Spocloi f lei coos : LI CC 0 E 6 r UI iI 6 a C rl a VI I 1_1 110,011 Indium r./ I/ gangs 1 Iceiludy Vi Louisiana I Maine Ma Tylind Mussachusai Michigan MInnesnlo Mississippi Missull Malin 1/ I VI Ti I /rt /1 VI VI I VI L VI I VI L 7 VI 1 VI VI VI / VI L VI VI / I VI VI I I VI 700. Health and Safety 710. Hr Genera! U) Steles Nebraska Nevada New I larmehlre Now Jersey New Mexico New York North dealne Noilli Dalmia Ohl° Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Illco Rhode Island South Carolina Soulti Dakota Tennessee To Utah *nen' Vlreln Islands VIrellila Waehlnolon Wall VIr Inla Wleconeln Wyoming VI DAY CARE CENTERS Ilene Ss/illation T e be Received: 77 rr I rr TT/ I 7 vi 1 7-77777 11111 I VI r Vf 0 8 1 VI 7 0 7 7 V I I Care oTglek Medloallon Rod alum. sencinumei Provisions medicelion C 7 rl frrrr III r.rrr VI VI VI rr VII VI I WI I VIII rrrr rrr III rrrr VI I E 1= 0 o- 7 7 OcCOUS8 o : I rJ f Waiver n tkriause el; a V VI 7 . Health and Safely (Continued) 0 r slates Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Co torah C0frleCliC01 0010War0 0151tiCi 01 COIUMbitle Florida Oeorula Guam , 1-lawalt Idaho Ihlnrls , indigo General Safety nequiremenis 6 Fire Safely fiequiremenla P u US Iowa Kansas Kentucky 'Louisiana Mahe Maryland Mawr !rsons MIcti Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana P T Ii U) 2 C U) DAY CARE CENTERS Ira 1)51)41E11M Safety Hequirements tar &Orin:len, Water Activities Emergency Neeediaaa 3 T I C e 0 C I JJ T. _LL I I I I J. T rl JJJ JJ / JJJ 0. U) fc U z 0 a 41 4, U) 3 a J (f) a JJ 391 700. Health and Safely (Continued) Slates Nebraska Nove6 New,iletertsti40 New Jersey New Mole° New Yolk North Carolina Merin Okla Ohio °Haltom Oregon Pennsylvania* Puerto like filiede island Soath Carolina South Dakota DAY CARE CENTERS , 720. Safely Gem! Safely Ilequiternenis Fire Safely Requireinenis Transportation Safely [Nutriments for Eielpineni Terra` see Tens Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia; Wallington West V11.0 tni a Wisconsin Wyoming a VI Vi dJ / 1/ 0 VI I 1 7 ii 1 V/ I VT 1 1 I 6 1 U t E 7 Water Activities 4' Eme nency Precede!08 0 a ill ; E g r.r5 k 0 8 0 a 2 Cta w V rl U) 3 VI 7 I -t f. 800. Nutrition end Food Service 810. Nutrition Nolrillonal Requiremsols Slalus Alabama Alaska Arizona Manias Ca Illornlo Colorado Coring licul 'Delaware DIsirlci of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois indiaha Iowa Kaunas Kuniuuky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massacbusulls Mlilpa Minoan*. Mississippi Missouri Moo lam U 0 Waiver or Flequiremenia a 0 LJ w rn a E0 I: it rr rl7 / era 0 IL 614 6 VI VI kSoe 1130 INFANT NUTRITION I "S. DAYCARE CENTERS k 020. Food Proporopon food Prupplion and Service Banulremunis VI VI I I VI VI 800. Nutrition and F S I oleo Bit Hold lion Nuabienal Requiremenie Walla of Requirements 1 i . '. 6 o B . c - Nebraska v Nevada New Flempahlre New Jersey I/ / 1 1 11( / New Meaten Now Yolk North Caroline North Dakota I/ / i I/ I . I/ / I / 1 if 1 ./ / Ohio Olklehoma ()Teton Pennsylvania Peefto meo Rhode island SoriM.Caroline South Dakota --17- f / I 1 1 I/ 1 / 1 I / I I° Tennessee lens Utah Vermont 1 -7 Virgin Islands -7 Virginia Washington Wes! Vii hie . I I I p1 I I I ' Wisenneln Wyoming f I r 1, it + See 113. INFANT NUTRITION 396 DAY CARE CENTERS 20. Food Preparation ood perefien end Service Requirements I 4 7 w I / 1 T I 1 39" of !al arks Stales Soy lees 01 lated 1 C Alabama Alaska Atima _Arkansas ti I ii 1 Cathode Colorado Connecticut Delaware I rf i 1 Mirk, of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam 1 _ _ 1 ' tinfoil Idaho- Illinois Indiana I ti 1 Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana i /i 1 -, I Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan 1 II Min ale MissIss I Missouri Monlana 1 i itL,----- 1000. Parent Participagon DAY CARE CENTERS NM of Participation Information 10 Pa. anis 0tE C3 g I VI 3 9 J 01 lal Sarkis 4 Stales Sobs Ciliated %asks Nevada New Hampshire New .- J New Mexico New York North Carolina Norlh Dakota _ ______4_ Ohio Oklahoma P Oregon Pctinsylve / i Rollo Rico Rhoda Wand South Carolina South Dakota Vi i Tennessee r' Texas UM i Vermin! I Virgin isirigs Virginia Washington Weal VII !lora , ri Wisconsin ,Wyoming I 1 40U MO. Parent Padlcipation DAY CARE CENTER5 WIN ol Pod IcIpallon tnlarriallon to refonis 8.11 VE *7: V U. 4. rn innremr.e=AL... ti 4 1100. Inlinis and Toddlers . . . Sialas I g 1110. Program Requirements E g , . , ilia Atoka krizoda Maws / I 17-7-7-7 I / 1 1 I I 1 1 1 1 1 I IT 1 Catifornia color* Cvinecilcul Delaware P7---- I I 1 Wide! 01 Colurribla --/- Florida Georgia Guam / rl 7 Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana I ,i 1 . 1 1 Iowa . Kansas Km-duchy Louisiana I 1 1 1 1 / Maine Maryland Massachusen s Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Monlana I 1 1 e state profile 4il 1120. Health and Safely . v i I 1 I i 0 1 ig iii -E 11i ED 0 8 iti d' r. if /4 11 / 1 I1 I 1T I I 1 . I / I 1 I I 7-----7 TT r I 1.1 1 1 11 / I V DAY CARE CENTERS 1130. Infant Noldlion **d 2 C r. 7 7 1 1100. !Ards and Toddlers slam 1i rt 1 iJ 1110. lkogmni noquinments 11 8 . . i 1 . Nebtaska ffievada Re" Halepshlra Nen Jursei 77 /` I/ i I I/ lip o *Yolk nod crating North Mole I/ d / d / d. Ohio Oldahovna Pennsylvania ' I/ I/ 1 ti f / :1/, r rtodayand Soulh Diana Soulli Mole 'mimeo Tem WA Vermont l I_ I di d d j____ d/ Alain Islands Vagiola Washington Weal VIr IIntl d 1 , I L.._/,_ I/ J. WiscensIn Wyoming / 4u4 1129 itualth ond Slab I 1 1 01 h 10 k i6 / 7 F-7 i I / / 1 7-7-77 / 1 , i 1 i 1 i I /LJLLl / / I. d ----N / 11 U. DA y CARECENTER/S Want Nutrition 3 y It dd 1 p1L DAY CARE CENTERS 1= Childmn with ilendlopping Cnndlltons Scheel Age Children , 61M0s 1210. Program el Act laltlea 6 a i 11 Alaimo Rake Adams Moms .. Calllomis Coknad0 ConneMicu1 Navas V Dfeirld 01 Cvitnnbin Fieikin Goole atmm V V 17 i Hawaii kkho Minds Indiana Ion Kansas Kaniucky Loam's V Mahn Minflai Id Massactulis Michigan Minnie (Mississippi Missend , Kagan 1720. Health A Seely 1 i it I-7 121. Stalling a 1310. Program of Achy lies 2 5 I 0 1320.1Iaahli Solely 4LL6 g 6 1200. Children all Handicapping Conditions i) meg 1210:: from , i_i,--- Activilles 1 1 i ' u= 01 _..L... klabfaske_ Nevada t* Ntvi Hampshire New Jersey i 2 New Mexico New York , NOM CX01108 !kWh Dakota 7------77: 1 1 i'T Ohio Oklahoma Cher _ Permaykanit Puerto Rim Mode bland South Catalina South Dakota I I %mann Tams Utah Vermont i 1 Virgin islands Virginia Washington Waal Virginia i Murillo Wyoming sae state profile 411 1120.lie Salely A 1M Meng 0 = DAY CARE CENTERS 1301 School Aga Children 1310. Program al Acilrlllee V r" 1310.11eallh I Solely a 409 14 Facility Requirements 01 Males Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas ea lliornie Colored° Conneelicul Delay/ate District of Columbia Florida Goo Guam Unwell Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine , Maryland Massettusells Mlcir on Misnissia Mississippi Missouri Muniana DAY CARE CENTERS 1410. Spam Minimum Ree. of Space/ gild 30 30 35 3 20 5 35 3 25 35 35 Indoor Space Usable Spar Ouldoor Space isolalion Space 0 E. E S n3 C c LE ii i C 4110 0 w a. Cr 0 75 75 50 see stet pronia 41u NS 75 35 70 35 75 35 100 NS - Not specified VI Vi 4i ice. Facility Requitement! bite Nebresks Heide New ilempshire New Jersey New Mesh New York Nor ih Carolina North Dakota Otto Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerio Rico oboe Island South Carolina South kola Tennessee Ural plait Vennor Virgin Islands Virginia Washingloo West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming J 1410. Spa DAY CARE CENTERS Minimum nog. Ft of 35 50 35 11S 5 75 30 75 35 NS 25 75 NS NS W- 35 75 35 75 40 5 a NS 35 75 35 75 NS NS Outdoor Space Ieoleilon 8mo 30 50 30 80 35 40 3S 75 1 0 si==eae=c c 0 4 Jr VI 25 NS NS NS NS NS 35 75 _ 35 75 5 75 ' Sea state profile - Not specified 412 i Facility Requirements (Continued) &Isles 1410. Lighting, Ventilation and Temperature Required Ligli line MI !Won i lie & Air Cm!. FL Candles Cori illoning 1 2 AMOS Asks Atom PAPPIPS Cal kola corgi rznnetlicui DeliWNEI 01 Columbia Florkfe Georgia gun I Hawaii klaho Illinois 1069 VI I DAY CARE CENTERS 1430. Exits 1440. Toilets and Lavatories CO child 11011e1 Hello ChildlLayalory Ratio F III P. w Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana it VI Maine Maryland Massactiussili Michigan Mlnneaola Mississippi Missouri Montana VI SRI stage profile 41 I I VI it 415 VI 400. Facility Nokomis (Con(inUed) DAY CARE CENTERS 5IItj 1420. Lighting, Ventilation and Temperature 1430. lie 1440, Niels and Lass lodes Required Ligh Ilog Cond. = FL Wes Ventilation Healing It Air Coadlike lag . $ 40 a i 1 i 6 k i A t,g 1 i i &hi [Collet RAW Child 'Loyal* Ratio I t , r i . r 0'' , r e Nebraska *reds New Hampshire New Jersey _IL. rj 4 I/ . New Mexico New York Noilh Croke rloilh Dakole rl I i I / r V I V / 'ii Ohlo &ligation Otagon' Pannsykrinla _,./ 4 1 i V / = i L.41-1 i d 1 1 . _ 1 / 1 4- 1 Puerto Rica Riede isi d South elfin, SOO Dakota / If / / / / 1r- / _ if / I/ Tennessee Texas 111811 1101190fil --- / / 4---___ I r Virgin islands Virginia Washington WestVirginia / 1 Winn* Wyoming 1 if / Sii ta te profile 416 ) 417 1500. Other Sfete Reqeirement C_ lance yam Other Loa* State and Regional Laws and fr elation DAY CARE CENTERS Nies 1510.Zonl g 1520: Fire 1 EX. Building 1640. Health 1550. Sanitation 1 . New Consliuction and Renovation Approvals , 1 s 0 g E. i I i 0 I i ow scirsinisosoys Approvals 130 II P. 5 f a i 5 41 2 01-4- Atom Alaska Arizona Arkansas ti I L 1 L_L I/ L_ I I r ii r r if I Golliumla Guofado Gunnedlcul Delano 1 I/l I I _LIL -----7- I Dieloleolurnbla Ruda Gegla OuNil , r -7- I VI r rl ________ Flevall: Idaho i Illloois Indlina loir K>in Kentucky Loul3lion _ :I e r I/ r i I "Mahe Maryland Massechusells MIthlgan L________ , I/ I r i I i ii _4_ MInnolom MIS315$1pPI MI1301111 Monlona _l pi I il 11 r I it , I r 41 c 15a Olher Slate Requirernents.Compliance With Other Load, State and Regional Laws and Regulations DAY CARE CENTERS Rotas 1510. Zoning 1520 630. Building 1540. Hu Ith 1550. San lialion 1 .110wfoneinicilon'and Renovation Approvals I . 1 I ii I i 1 i to ti rti Met Malin Melia Appals !J I 4 i I c Cj ; liahraska Head! Haw 14ampshitn *Jersey , New Mexico Ilaw York Hod Catalina North kola d --1 I / / / / / I/ 1 1 . / 1 Ohl0 %moms aeon pefin,y10,10 Rola Rico Rhoda Wand Soulh Catalina South Dakota I 1 pi it , 0 p1 / , Tonnassaa Texan Utah Vermont 1 . rl ± Virgin Islands. VItginia Washington Went Vitginla j_____ / I/ / J.L.. / / / ___ Wisconsin Wyoming 42U 4 1. SUMMARY TABLES GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 100. Slate Licensing of Child Care Facilities Slain Alabama* Alaska Alltona AikanSaa Gaillomla Colmado * ronecIlOul Llulawato. Dislilci of Columbia* Flodda * rola * Guam Ilawall * !dab() * Illinois * Indiana* Iowa * KWH * KeolOck}* Louisiana * Maine * Maiyland * Massachusetts* Micidgan MInneenia Mississippi Mlssauil Minima* * Not regulated GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 110 Types al Facilities Subject lo pconoure Covelod Facillllee tJ Maximum Capaelly al Frilly Exclusions and Esomplions I- 11 6- E asI I ci 424 100. Slate LlcensIng 01 Child Care Facilities Stales GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 110. Types of Facilities Subject ID Manure covered Facifilies Maxiintlin Capacity 01 facility Exclusions and Exemptions 0 Nehnisha Nevada New Ilampohlt0 New Jowly * Now Mohr- New York * Nalh Catollna * North Deltola * Ohlo * Oklahoma Oleo* Pennsylvania NON RICO" Rhode Island * South Carolina 50uth Dakota Tennessee Malibins* %MOO Virgle 10100d$ Vitolnia Washington West VII hie* Wisconsin Wyoming 2 it " E E 8 I ulatedr T I rl I T 42d 100. Slain Licensing of Child Care Facilities (Conlinued) Males Alabama * Alaska * Arima * Arliansaa * California * Colorado * Connacilcul Delawn sltlol 01 Columbia Florida* lieorgla Guam I lawall Idaho * flllnoia * Indiana* Kansas* Kefilucky * Louisiana* kink; Mai Mod* Mosoadiu96119 * WI NN! Mlnesola Mississippi * Missouri Monlana * GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MAgency Responsible for Licensing 01[1411110110f1 of Adrninisitailve Unil Levois Licensing Agency a U cc -7- Not regulated Implementing Subdivision 100. Stale Licensing of Child Caro 'Facilities (Continued) Slides fintiaska * Nevada New Hampshire New J ejley_* flew Mirka New V01k * Nuriii Carolina * Dakula* Chk-r Oiriairnma * Oregon* Pennsylvania Puerto nice rihnde island* South rroIkia South Deliole* Tennessee Texas Mali* GROUP DAY CARE HOMES I 20,Agency RosponsIble lor LIcen5 ng Organization of Adminielialive Level, 0 Vermoni Virgin Islands Virginia* Washing' Oli West v glnia * Wisconsin* Wyoming * Not regulated J Subrilv stop A 43u 200. loensing Pry end Enforcement P ores . MOM 210. Licensing Process homutgauon , Athliory Body arol Olher Commonly Poillelpel ion %pm : Pli ., WOO- $11100 SNIP Aloe li tto i I., AMON* Allah * Arizona * Mame* California * Colorado* Compel foul Delaware / I I I/ ii DloIrkl of Columbia4 Florida* Goargla * purl Haan* Idaho* Illinois* Indiana * Iowa* Kansas * Kentucky * Louisiana* Mollie* PAniyInnd * Maosechasolls * Milton MInnesola 1,15315300, mie.0.1 Monism* 7-77-7 Iiii /II/ .. If I Not regulated 431 220. Itemising Procedure *Mallon ,and Ileum license Renewal Clndl Prow, Lk Sob. Corn 8 i iL i , $ Ili 1 h' i 1/ if i i 7 i ti 1 I if I/ T T 7 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 2N. Enforcement Procedures Foollily Irrepedone /18111 ilemelles Ind Samilone 6 Frequency Hearings ssidoss 0 o E f( cil ' o_ n a f1 Y err i 1 r 77 I 77T / r 434 200. Licensing Process and Enforcement Procedures 511105 210, Licensing PIOC931 pfoowrosnon ITM-piTUTI, o : Rm. Advisory Clammily Com00 Oleo OA and (Mei Parlicimilon . Rai* Agtoole1- 0 il 2 u I 1'11156 i Mi!ii Nabieska* Nevada , Now ilenipshlie Jew Jersey * 1 1 / I -- Now Mexico* New York * North Caroline * Notih Dakola* Chia* Oklahoma * Oregon* Poinoylvanla / Puerto Rim* Rhode Mend * Bourn Carolina South NAM* 1 1 / / 1 / 7 1 1 1 1 1 / 1 Towne Texas LIIth * 7 / 1 /. / / / 7 Virgin Islands Virginia * Washington West Virginia * / 1 1 I 1 Wisconsin* Wyoming 1 1 1 / * Not regulated 433, Hit Licensing Procedure Appricann and Iuunc Licanse Runcw& Condl Prove 1.10, Sub. Corn lilt VII ll !IIII . --1 It ri . II 1 1 1 1/ LL.L_ , I / )/ .. / / / V p, / bl 1 t! _ v./ if / I /1 / / / V /ill' 1/ 1 / /1 I if /1/ / OUP DAY CARE HOMES 21 Enforcement Procedures Fony Inspection, -14 ieinedle, and Sandia°, Frequency Wing, VV Sandia°, - _ i i 1 i 1 1 8 . iii2 Al ti ill114ikilil ill) i-6Zaz th a 6 ET& I / V V 1/1 i 1 1/ / . . 4L-4---- -4 / / 1 V /V/ 1 1 if 1 V 1 /V 1/1/ I/ 1 1 1/ 1/1/ / 1 1 vi 1)//1/ V /V /1/ VI , 434 300. AdmIlstrallon 310. General AdmInIsindloo G6110111 R84011E11015 C 0 U 6 Alabama * Alaska'` Mimi * Arkansas * Caillornis* Coloiado * Conneellcut Delawaia Dig ofCIar flothla* amnia * = I C ij 320. Personnel coneneinis uerAux 01: Hawaii * Hahn * Illinois * lodlona Iowa Kansas Keniudy * Louisiana * === Maine * Maryland * Massachusells* Michigan Minnesota Mississippi * Missouri Montana * * Not re Lli 330. Hondiscdninallon Aphis! *lost Mills Ctlidon C GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 310. Records RequIremenis Mien Mill Eligibility 8Enrolitni. it p 1 I p E I 0 C R.! 43 300 AdffilnIsiffillon Stales 310. General Adminbilrollou Genial Re( ulreevula 0 P bS C 00 CO 0 Nebiaslia Nevada New I lampslille NOW itisey * New Nest° * New Yolk * Udine * Nod Dakola * Ohio Oklahoma * ther * MIA nice * nolo island* Soulli Gallo Soulh Dakota .* Tennessee Texas * Vemlool Vligiri 131011'' VOgInia* Washinglon We s1 Viigiiila * Wisconsin * VVywninu 8 0 I * Not regulated iris Personnel Cenalrelnie Because 01: 8 U3 1 5 6 330, Nod Against Milton aoll nail APIsal Ado]IS I) C - 0 I GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 340. Rocatis Hoqukeroonis Childten SWF Minty- &Nab! Ell 0 I E 0 a I 0 t 0 ti 4 V 6 I // LL ij I VI rr iL I 43 400 Group Composilloos ol Children Sin lee Alabama* Alaska* Arizona* Arkansas* California* Colorado* Connecticut Del aware District of Columbia* Florida* Georgia* Guam Hawaii* Idaho* * Not regulated GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 410. SlallIChIld Ratio RequIremenls 5 I ZU 6111110111d as of Match, 1E41 Requitemeols NoModa of Compui lop Agee ot UiIIdrn 0+ years Under 1 year 1 - 2 years 2 3 years 3+ years No 01 No. of Reeldclione Giddier' Mall 12 8 10 12 43j There must always be at least 2 adults involved in the supervision of the children in care. In mixed agt groupings-, the staff/child ratio shall be that required for the young- est child in the group, Nap Time Handicapped aiiidrn Other Noll= men' Man dan 440 400 Group Compositions of Children Slates 410! Mall/Child Rib Requirements Siaiflf illd Hello as of lkirt, 1913I Ages of eldren No, of chIldren . of fall Illinois* Indiana* Iowa* Kansas* Kentucky* Louisiana* Maine* Maryland* Massachusetts* Michigan 0+ years Minnesota 31 months - 10 5 year$ 16 - 30 months 7 10 6 weeks 5 5 years 10 6 weeks 4 1 5 years 10 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES Special naquiratnenis Reside' Ions Includes the provider's own children and any children of other staff, No more than two children under 2 years of age may be in care. Ratio applies: providing that no more thm two infants are in care, providing that no more than four infants are in care. Nap Time * Not regulated 441. Handicapped Other Methods of Computing Enroll- Allen= merit dam 442 400. Group Composilions ol Children GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 410. SWt(CiiUd Ratio Requitement* SIR !UMW Milo as ol 1031 Z(0 pedal FiequIremenis NH 01 Children Minnesota (cont.) Mississippi* Missouri Montana* Nebraska* Nevada 6 weeks 5 years' 6 weeks 5 years 01 years CR years of No, of Children Slag 9 2 flardrIclIona NOP TIM) Handicapped Children providing that no more than six infants are in care. providing that no more than two school age children are in care for limited periods of time. Ratio applies when: more than four of the children are less than two years of age, more than two of the children are less than one year of age. * Not regulated 44 Other Methods of Compiling Enroll- Allen- menl dance 4 400. Group Compositions al Children Sidles GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 410. Mall/Child Ratio Requirements 00 SlelliChild Raflo aS of Mick 1901 Ages of :am No el Children Special Requifomooh NI of &Odom Slag New Hampshire New Jersey* New Mexico* New York* North Carolina * North Dakota * Ohio* Oklahoma* Oregon* 0+ years 12 1 Ratio applies when; no more than three child ren a,r! under 3 years. four children are under Hop rime 3 years. * Not 4egulated Handicapped Children Othe Methods of C91111014 Ella& Mew mom dance 44 5 t 446 400. Group Compositions of Children SIflIBI GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 410. 51111100d Hallo Rao hairdo SiallIthIld Ratio as ol Mich, 'IRA Special Requirinenia Methods elCompuling Pennsylvania Puerto Rico*9 Rhode Islan South Carolina South Dakota* Tennessee Agsiel Mien 04 years Of years No.ol No, of Resiricilons Children SIGH 0+ years 0+ years 6 12 * Not regulated 1 1 Nap Time Handicapped Childian Oilier Enroll OWN Anon- dance No more than four children under 36 months of age may be in cam, No more than eight children under 36 months may be in care, Ratio applies when four or more of the child . ren are under 2 years, _ _ fewer thee or fewer children are un er age 2 years, Ratios do not include the provider's own children; how- ever, if more than 12 child- ren are in care, including the provider's own children, a second adult must be present, If any child is under 3-years of age, another adult must be present, 4000 Group Composilions of Children 410. &al Ilaid Rollo &muffi ns* Slakm Texas Utah* 0 Z iff Sluff (Child Rollo 4$ 01 11121A 1981 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES Special nequlremenie Agee of Children No of Children No, of Staff Natation Nap Time Handicapped Odidree thher fifeltiods of COmpuling Alien- - dawn Vermont Virgin Islands Vir inia* 18+ months 0+ years 0+ years 18 months 0+ years 0+ years 0+ years 12 11 1 4 10 12 12 12 2 No more than four children may be under 4 years, If one infant is in care, no more than seven children un- der 4 years may be in care, If two infants are in care, no more than seven children under 4 years may be in care, If three infants are in care, no more than five children under 4 years may be, in care. If nine infants are Fin care, no more than,three other children may be in care. No more than three children may be under 2 years of age. Two adults must be present when the number of children exceeds six. * Not regulated 4 400. Group Compoellions of Children Sialla GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 41O SlaIll Child Rollo Requirement 2 SlallIChild nano as °maid), 1931 Special fiequirarmlie Washington West Virginia* Wisconsin WYoming Agee of ChildMH 0+ years 2+ years 3+ years No ol No. of Resiricilons Children Stall Nap Time Handicapped Children Oilier 0 .2 years 2+ years 6 10 11 * Not regulated 4Di 1 Applies when one or more children are under 2 years. Applies when 1 or more children are under 3 years, Whenever more than two in- fants are in care, a second adult is required, The provider's own children are included in staff/child ratio, MloOmds of Computing Enroll= Alien= mail dance 400. Group Composillons ol Children (Con !hued) GROUP DAY CARE HOMES Group Silo Group Site a of Muck' Ni Age 01 Ch No. of Children Varlalions Pennllled Limiled Time Maul Specialized Service Aclivilles Methods of Compiling Group Size Emotion' Allendanee Alabama* Alaska* Arizona* Arkansas* California* Colorado* Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia* Florida* Georgia* Guam Hawaii* Idaho * Illinois* Indiana* Iowa* Not regulated 400, Group Compositions ol Children (Continued) Kansas* Kentucky* Louisiana* Maine* Maryland* Massachusetts* Michigan Minnesota Mississippi* Missouri Montana * Nebraska* Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey* 420. Group Size GROUP DAY CARE HOMES Group Site es ol Hed,1 I Methods ol Computing Group Sire Vartillons PermIlled Ago of ailldron 14o. 01 Enrollment Anoka LImIlod Neel Speeleilied Time Service AcilvIllee * Not regulated 455 45 0 10:0, Group Compositions at Children (Continued) GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 420. Group Size Group SIN II of lelleh11981 Melhods of Cornpullno Group SIz Ago ul Dodo zuj No of %lichen Vorlailoos PormIllod Limliod Tlmo . New Mexico* New York* North Carolina* North Dakota* Ohio* Oklahoma* Oregon* Pensylvania Puerto Rico* Rhode Island* South Carolina South Dakota * Tennessee * Not regulated Heal Snic° _poclallzod Aclivilles Enrollrnool furoodarice 400. Group CompohIons ol ChildreniConlinued) 420. Group Size Group SW BEI of March,1 1 pa 01 Children U) No of iIIdren liariallone No111110(1 Litullad Meal Time Service Specialized AclIvIlles Texas Utah* Vermont Vir lands Vinyl:a* Washincton Welt Vir jinia* Wiscon'sin* Wyoming * Not, Xerculated L GROUP DAY CARE HOMES Melhode of rompulloo Group Size 10 500. Stall Clualilicalions and Training Requirements Slalea Alabama Alaaka* AdInna * HIarni Woos* land° * Connnactil Delaware DlaitIcl al Calumbia* Florida * Imola* -Guam GROUP DAY CAR! HOMES 510. Child Caregiver Stall Ouelllicallons Age Health 1.1t Exam Exam Edocalim Qilir C mI 0 No. of Yam U 0 Idaho * Winos* Indiana * Iowa * linnsaa* Kanincky* Louisiana* N N Malne* Maryland * Maeauchusetle* MIchlgen MInneeola Minsiseleul* Missouri Heniene * 18 18 18 I VI * it t Melee degree required io Child Develapinen1 **Indicates no specific requirements * Not regulated, NS Not specified SOO. Stall Ouelillestions and Training Requirements Stales GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 51e. Ctilld C&ealvor Sioll OuiIIIIcaIIons MM. A Health Education Experience fa Exam VD Exam othef 0 t z Type No, of Years a Nethiske * Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey* flew Mexico * New York * North Carolina * North Dakota* Ohio Okiahoma* Oregon * Penneylvanle fl* Seal Carolina SoullHaliela* Tennessee TeXee Utah* Vermont 16 18 18 Vi oin islands Viraine Washington West VI' feta * Wisconsin* Wyoming 21 1 T I Indian degree required In Child Developmeni 7 0 NO. Stall Qualifications and Training Requirements (Continued) 520. Program Director Queillicilions MM lleillh Age Met TV Euro Earn Education Experience VD Exam Cam 1 Stales 9 0 z I 40 U tr. iTYPe No. 01 Years a Alabama * Made * Aiitorra * Mantas* Calllornlo Coloredo* Connecticut Nom of Columbia Florida * Bootola * Guam Idaho* Mewls * Indiana Iowa * Wen* Kentucky* Loulelma * Maine * Maryland* Maseadneelle* Mithioue_ MInnasola 7r, Mlasloslool * Minot Montana * NS / NS ** ** 18 18 18/ ** itndlcalea demi met he In Early alltdkondlUilld Development ** indicates no specific requirements * Not yegulkted NS - Not specified GROUP DAY CARE HOMES RI Support Stall Quellticalloos Other C00301180 alSmil 4 Type of Requiremonis Health 500. Stall Ouallilcalione and Training Requirement' (Continued) Slaws 520. Program Dilutor Qualllicallons Min Aga Health Education Expadance Marl EOM TO Exam VD Exam OthM 0 - . , to , . M (0 10 C b ri) 2 4 E '1. Z Type No. ol Yaw I i 1 E 0 Nelaaske Nevada Now iiiimpevie New Jamey 161 18 I / / / / / 1 1 /1 New Mexico * New Volk Notth Camilla* Noilh Dakole* _...._..._ Ohio Oklahoma * Oiegon * Pennsylvania 18 Am 18 18 18 21 18 If 7 Ii / Li- i / PoeW Mode island* South Soul') Dahola* 1 -t / J I-- _ / 1 Tennessee Tens WO VerrilDlli Virgin islands Virginia * Ms/4ton Woo 7 I wisconsio* Wyoming i i I/ i __ indicoles demo must he hi Early Childhood/Child Development * Not regulated GROUP DAY CARE HOMES' 630. Support Stall Qualifications Other Conau Ian 1181alf Type of Flugulimania 8 , Nen 8i 1 18 15 _ AM Age of Majority SOO. Stall Qualifications and Training Requirements (Continued) GROUP DAY CARE HOMES i Slain 540. Post Employment/In . Service: Orlon lallon and Training Dam GhIid &NNW $lail Support Mali Wagon lo.Secolpe Firs1 Ald &i1IaIiof1 In ServIce Flail Aid Of [mann In Service Firsl Ald j I _ . i '5 5 2 Alabama Alaska * 10120116 * Arkansas * California Colorado * CofteCIIC111 * Delaware * DisitIcl at Columbia FlUilda * amain * Guam p Hall* libdro * Illinois * Indiana * finTal Kansas * . Keiduchy * Louisiana * Maine * Marylandk Massathusells* Mitirigan Minnesnia Mississippi * Missouri Montana * * liot regulated 501 Stall Qualifications and Training Requirements (Collnued) GROUP DAY CARE HOMES . , , ..... . ,... ..:.. Stales 540. pod Empinymanign --_----NL---_ . Service: Or lentalion and Training biteciot Chi. _ -ftiver 51011 uppnri Stoll otialiolion 10060 Nil Aid 71mill linn hr Smite Firo Aid trli mailon In Seri !co Fir Si Al. c c d 9 ,.. tills aska Nevada New Hampshire Hach Isey * NWTic Tr New Yolk * North Cafellea ** Nwili Nknia ma* %Iona * Oregon * Pennsylvania Pui71TKOTF--- Mode Island * South Carolina South Dakota * i Tennessee Texas Nth* Waal 4,i -- --- it p Vligln Islands VlfaInts * Washhtglen Well VIAlola_*. -- Wisconsin * Wyoming --__ * Not regulated 47 M. Program ol Activities, Including Education Slides 610. Program Requirement' Now of klivilies GROUP DAY CARE HOMES PrprEplIpmveol wad Haletials Nap Novi9lon Discipline and duldance Alabama* Alaska * A1110(10* Mamas * Gaillornia * Colotado* Como ICIII DelaVtaf6 Mold of Wiutubla* Florida * Georgia* Goo I Iowan* Idaho lllhiols * Indiana* Iowa Kansas * Kentucky * luulsiona* Maine* Maiyland * Massuchusolis Mid* Minimum Mississippi * Missouri Muldoon * * Not regulated Ouldoor iti a a 3 32 1if 9 E a 6E u g 1 ii i i i / Use ol: I C C J I 1± rr VI L VI 47i 600. Program of Acllvlllos, Including Education Slates GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 610. Progrom RArtdromonts halm of AMOR Nom EquIpmeal arid MANIA Nap Plovlskii I Ig 5 (dm a z a I iM a D18411,10 and Guidance Prohlbiling LISe 01: I 0 13 E9 c0 I E I Nebraska Nevada New lampskno New Jersey * NeW MOXICO* t New Yolk Nam combo * Will Dakota * able * (Maim * Down* Pennsylvania Puerto Rico (Mode Island * Stank Carolina Soulli Dakola* Tennessee Texas Utah * Vermin Alain Islands 1/1101nla* Waskingion West Virginia * Wisconsin * Wyoming * Not regulated 477 L L / / rr rr 476 700. Health and Safely GROUP DAY CARE HOMES Slates 110. Health Cx 61 WW1 Anatole, Inanualialleee Saaliallon i3 g j- " Cera ol Sid Mild* Medlcallon and Special Dial Prov161001 NI* 01 Ragoila, c e II ',, 4 TB Other Typo To ba Rook : a IL 1 e r) 4---' t Ilg i --- i- . . .. Medicalion Special Diet "P.M ..,. t g 2 3 1 1§ 3 1 2 E C i i9 .r I 0 Go 10 4-9 _z E. C ' c C c k Alaimo * Alaska* Mime* Mow* CtillicolaF WeiBike Comedic:al Dolawei a / / / // / / I / I/ /// / Y 1 _L I_ DA al Gat * note* Gagla * / , / naval MW* Illinois * ludiais* lowl* Nola; lieulark * Louisiana* Maine* Miaylaed * Massachumile* FAcillgaa / 1 - / / / 1 r- i 1_II_ / I / I/ / 2_ Minnesols Mississippi * Missotel Montana r r --- i / of regulate 477 474? 700. Health and Safely 710. Health Status Nebraska * Nevada New Hampshire New Jar soy * New Mexico* Now Yoh * North Carolina * Wilt Dakota Dida* Oklahoma Oregon * Pennsylvania Puerto RI% Rhode Island * south Camilna Smelt Dakota * Tennessee Texas Ulan* Venni Virgin Islands VIreinia* WOO-4m Vilest VI, Iola* Wisconsin* Wyoming Genial Health A19E135M13 IL 0 Immunizallon3 113. a 111 Otliei Typo Sanitation To be Received: 0 0 77 / 77 1 7 I 3 U C 0 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES tg 0 Cale oh Sick Cldldren I Medication and Special Diet Provisions Medication U C CC lc 60 E 0z if Special Die' Recalls z I Waiver at Reqints, arise. a: 7 7- * Not regulated ij 700. Rea Rh and at (Continued) Slates Alabama * Alaska * Arizona* Mamas* 720. Safely mural Safely FlequIromonli no Fire Safely Raquifewkile 0 8 E E LL no TIOASI)Oliallon Safely Raquiromonls 101 Equipmoni GR iUP DAY CARE HOMES Walor Activities Engler] ii 8 4 ri ti 5 8 California * Colorado* Connecticut Do !aware District of Columbia* Florida It Gootgla* Guam !Wall * Idaho* Illinois* Indiana * Iowa* Kansas* Kunio** Louisiana* Maine* Maiyiand * Massachusetts * Michigan Minnesola * Mississippi Missolol * Moniana * 1/ * Not regulated 4S1 cy ProCII111103 0 no z C 0 a .g) w to 5 3 w 6 5 , e Ii 3 3 fl 03 to 1:1 700. Health and Safely Slain E Ii 'Nebraska* Nevada New Ilarripshira Now Jersay * New Mexico* Now YOlk* Norm Carolina * North Oakola * Ohio* Oklahoma* (tram * Penn:5040a Puerto lila)* Phoclo Island * South Carolina South Dakota* GROUP DAY CARE HOMES ably JeltlelltS Trarlep011alloh Sal ol flequiremen15 lor Equipment VOIR ActtvItI iriergency Pro iduio s z fp C 13 U) 0 0 3 in VI Tennoason Texas Utah * Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia * WashinWon West Wisconsin * Wyoming. * Not regulated 11S3 L 0 -7-TT / VI 800. Nuld1lon and oad Ulm Alabama* Alaska Mona* Ai kansa3*. CallIernia * Cola** Cmineelicid Delaware DisitIGI of Columbia * Flat Ida* Georgia Guam.' ilswaf Illlriala Irland'* 't Indiana* . . _ Iowa * Kansas * liatiludy* Louisiana* _ Maine* Maryland* Massaehuselis * Michigan Mitinasola Mississippi* Missouri Mon I ana - +See 1130, INFANT NUTRITION * Not regulated 0 0 Waiver of Reqiiireinanis (I) v CUP DAY CARE HOMES 020. Focthd Preparallon food Pieparallon id SoivIce noqUIremeola OR. Nu !titian and Food sub Slates tiohtaska * Maki * New ilampshlm New jersayi* New Mexico Now 'AA * North Catalina * Non Dakota* Ohio * Oklahoma* Oregon * Pennsylvania Puerto Pico* Ilhodo Island* South Carolina South Dhla* Tennessee Texas Mail* yowl Virgin Islands Virginia * shinglon West Virolnis* Wisconsin * Wyoming Sou 1130. INFANT NUTRITION * Not mulated 81I Nollian NuirItlonalHequh ffinols Waiver of Requiremoni V U ra 1rL 0 T GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 820, Food PreparollOn raod,Ptopatallon and SorvIco Nohow* 3 I 3 g 0 1 EE 5E -P Stales Alabama Alaska Athena Arkansas* Calltorera * Colorado* _nneerluot Delaware naiad 01 Columbia Florida Georgia . Ouani Hawaii* Mahn* ,11111101s Indiana* Iowa * Kansas * Kentucky* toulstana * Maine Maryland * Meseachusebs * Michigan. Mlimosole MIsalesippl* Missouri Montana * - _ WOSocial ServIces Services ONO 0 -7- Not regulated 1000. Parent Participation GROUP DAY CARE HOMES Nature orparticipation r _ 9 0 tiJ 900. Social Services 1000. Parent participation GROUP DAY CARE HOMES ' . Stales Solon Mimed i Notgaslia Nevada , New flempshlie Neciefsey* t New Mexico * New York * North Carolina * Nodlt Dakola* 01110* OltIallOM** i Ofegon* Pennsylvania Puerto Rico * Mode lain * Soulif Woke Soulh Dakole* Tennessee Texas Ulah* Vennonl , Virgin Islands %legion* Washington Wesi Virinia* Wisconsin * Wyoming * Not regulated 49i Millie 01 P4114800,11 Woo- to PE I I MO; Wants and Toddlerr r I Stales 1110. Program Requirements =1 Alabama Alaska * Arizona* Arkansas* California* Colorado* Connecticul Delaware Disliicl 01 Columbia * Florida* Georgia* ) Guam tlawall* Idaho* Illinois* Indiana* Iowa* Kansas* Kentucky * Louisiana* Maine* Maryland* WM1100115* MI- dean M ne or& * Mississippi* Missouri *mna * * Not regula ted 1120. Health and Safely o5 1 I 6 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES MO. Infant NultIlloo _ CI E i ox 0 u. . zip wp ults c k t Ili 4 rEr 1 h E I 0c i r1 r 4 1100. InlanIs and I , 2 i 3 1110. Progrom Requ lremeals . 1 Q i islates , Nuhraska* Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey * New Mesico New York * NurthColin * North Dakota* . Ohlo* Oklahoma * Oregon* Pennsylvania Puerto Rica , Mode Island*, South Carolina South Dakola* Tennesseu r Texas Ulah* Vermont I Virgin Islands '", Virginia' -----1 Washington WILVIriktia ., Wi sconsin* Wtorning , i * Not regulated 1120. 11eallh and fely GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 1130, Infant Mild lion -E, 15,31 fik zci i A E ft g 0 th IP i i i 1 1 . Children with Handicapping Candillana k Marna i 1210. Progmno! -Activillo 1 I. ii 1 i i b 0- 1 3 la 1 Alabama Alaska* AtIma-* Manus* California* Colorado.* Connecticol Warm Mirk' 01 Columbia * , Militia* Goorgla*- Guam Ilardi * Idaho* Illinois * Indiana* ' Iowa* Kaisas * konlocky* Louisiana* Maina* Malyiand* Massachusetts * Michigan Minnesota Mississippi* Misiouti Monlana* * Not regulated .497' 1U0. A Hub Safely 1230/ Stalling GROUP DAY CARE HOME'S 1300. School Ago Children 1310. Program of Activillea mc z 1310.11ealth &Safely 0p 3 g 5 498 1 Children with Hail Conditions 1 . Sioles 2 2 1 210, Program of Aellellles 1 1 C C i S 1I iat 6 0 i ,._...,__. **aka* .., Nevado New Hampshire New:loony* New Melo* New York* , Nod!' Carolina* Nodh Dakota * Orilaborna * Omen* Pennsylvania Puerto iti)* WO island* South CaroHne -South Dakota Tennessee Tens thah Vermont rl Virgin Want Virginia* Washington West Virginia Wisconsin * Wyorniog , * Not regulated 49D 1: Health & Solely 1230. slims GROUP DAY CARE HOMES hool Age Children 1310. -Program 1101- Activities 8 p II I E i R _ ,___.......____ i 1310.11esith Sakty. 5Uu 1400. Facility Requirements 1410. Space GROUP DAY CARE HOMES Minimum nett ST Fl. lei ol Id Ud Wins 0 5 Fe Ouldoix motion Space IL I E F 013 O P O P e c i 5 _ u :! ia (2 35 NS.. 35 NS rat Ohio* Oklahoma * Oren* Pennsylvania Nolo Rico * Rhode Island* South Carolina South Dakota* 4 5 35 .75 Immo° Too, Vermonl Virgin Islands Virginia* Wash4gion West VII In ip* Wiscomin * Wyoming 30 25 75 35 75 See state profile, 5111 N - Not specified 50Z 14 Facility Raquirealents %PIO * Alaska * Mona* Moons* GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 1410:. Spay MilliMtila Fl. Of Spa* ittlid e .110100: Outdo Isolailon Sjiace 3 L 0 California* CONfatiCt* Coonecilcut Delaviot* Disltici of Columbia * Flotida* Georgia* Guam 1(300311* 111010* Illinois* Indiana* Iowa * Kansas ((Color** Louisiana * Maine .Matylend * Massathuseils* Michigan Minnesota 1.11551s5Ippl* Missotal Montana * 30 35 75 * Not regulated 5IJ3 0 35 600.4_ 75 it See state profile 5o4 14003 Focillly Requirements (Continued) slaws 1420. Lighilag, Van Mallon and Tempera lure- Required Lighting Gond, = Fl. Candle! Anil lifinn I Healing 1 Alf Conditioning b i 11_ i u i i 1 * i 2 'I; mabtima* Alaska* hum * Autafisas* cautormie* CAloiado* ennnecticul Delaware rr Vi I Vi Mt or Culunibla Florida* Georgia * Pun Hawaii* Idaho* Illinois * Indiana* Iowa * Kan$as* Kentucky * I nuislana * Moine* Maryland * Massachussils* Michigan Minnesola Mississippi* MIssood Montana VI Not regulated GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 1430. Exits .1440. Takla and Lovalodes 3 0 rUdITollal Hallo I ire 011 8 4 0 r 5u6 1400. Facility Reg uiremenle (Continued) ' 4 1420. LighOngt Ventilation and Tempendure flequted Ligiolng Co. F cols Venillalion Healing I Alt Condilioning 6 Nebraska Nevada New ilarnogthe Flew Jersey * New Palm* flew Yolk* Tkelh Ccuolloo* Non Nola* Ohio * Oklahoma * thegoo* Pennsylvania:. silo lib* Rhode island * South Donna South Mole* j Tennessee Texas Utah * Vernal VI W' islands ROA* Washington Wesi Wisconsin* Wyoming 1440. Ti GROUP DAY CARE HOMES and Lavalades f4 2 Do 1 I Jia OhIIdIToIIet ReHo Child/Lavatory Ratio I a I 4 * Not regulated 0 Pt 503 GROUP DAY CARE HOMES 1500. Other Rate 6equirements.Compliance With Other Local Stale and Regional Laws and Regulations 51aleS Alabama * Alaska* Mona* Arkansas* Cvloodo * Connecket Nam 1510. Zoning Building 1540. lisalth 1550. Sanliallon 1560. New Construction and Renovation Approvals Othri Aduilnialrallya Approvals. a 4 DisLoiColumbi Goorglitt Glom !ball* Idaho* Illinois * Indiana* Iowa Kansas* Kentucky* Louisiana* Maine * Maryland* Massadiusells* Michigan Minnesota Mississippi * MiSsoull Mnnlana * * l u regulated 81.0 GROUP DAY CARE. HOMES 1500, Other Slate HequlrenientsCompilance With Other Local, Slate and Regional Laws and Regulations Siam 1510. Zoning 520. Fire 1530. BulWing 1540. Health 1550. SniIMIon (1) 1580. New Construction and Renovation Approvals har AdmInlairaliva Approval,. t C Mash* Nevada New lianpshite New Jersay* * Mexico* New Turk * With Carding* NO Moil* . -!Otilo *0 41thoma* Olegon* Pecnaylvanla 1 Puerto Rico* Mode bland* Snail! GainlIna 5oulii Dakolak Tennessee Texas Ulah * Valmont Violn lalanda VflgInla* Washinginn Waal VII nia* WIscbroln* Wyoming , vi * Not regulated 611 r 1 i4 NAT 'L INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION ERIC DATE FILMED APR 1984