1509.A.2 · 1509.A.2.: Non-discrimination Policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry or whether a child is being breastfed.

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1509.A.3 · 1509.A.3.: Admission Policy to include the admission criteria.

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1509.A.4 · 1509.A.4.: Disclosure of Information Policy that provides notice to parents of the licensing authority of the department and the availability of licensing surveys/inspections, regulations and information regarding early learning centers from the department's website;

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1509.A.5 · 1509.A.5.: Complaint Policy a. parents shall be advised of the licensing authority of the department along with the current telephone number and email address. Parents shall also be advised that they may call or write the department should they have significant, unresolved licensing complaints;

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1509.A.6 · 1509.A.6.: Parental Access Policy Parents shall be allowed to visit the center anytime during its regular hours of operation and when children are present.

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1509.A.7 · 1509.A.7.: Parental Involvement Policy Parents shall be offered a minimum of two opportunities for involvement each year, which may include but are not limited to, an open house, parent education session, parent and staff conference, family pot luck dinner, holiday party or parent or grandparent's day.

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1509.A.9 · 1509.A.9.: Electronic Devices Policy that provides that all activities involving electronic devices, including but not limited to television, movies, games, videos, computers and hand held electronic devices, shall adhere to the following limitations: a. electronic device activities for children under age two are prohibited; and b. time allowed for electronic device activities for children ages two and above shall not exceed two hours per day, with the exception that television, DVD, or video viewing shall be limited to no more than one hour per day;

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1509.A.10 · 1509.A.10.: Computer Practices Policy that requires computers that allow internet access by children to be equipped with monitoring or filtering software that limits access by children to inappropriate web sites, e-mail, and instant messaging.

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1509.A.11 · 1509.A.11.: Programs, Movies and Video Games Policy a. Programs, movies, and video games with violent or adult content, including but not limited to soap operas, television news, and sports programs aimed at audiences other than children, shall not be permitted in the presence of children. b. All television, video, DVD, or other programming shall be suitable for the youngest child present. c. "PG" programming or its television equivalent shall not be shown to children under age 5. d. "PG" programming shall only be viewed by children age 5 and above and shall require written parental authorization. e. Any programming with a rating more restrictive than "PG" is prohibited. f. All video games shall be suitable for the youngest child with access to the games. i. "E10+" rated games shall be permitted for children ages 10 years and older. ii. "T" and "M" rated games are prohibited.

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1511.A.1 · 1511.A.1.: Physical Activity a. children under age two shall be provided time and space for age-appropriate physical activity, both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting, for a minimum of 60 minutes per day; b. children age two and older shall be provided physical activity that includes a combination of both teacher- led and free play, both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting, for a minimum of 60 minutes per day;

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1511.A.2 · 1511.A.2.: Sleep/Rest a. Infants shall be allowed to sleep according to their individual schedules b. Children under age 4 shall have daily rest time of at least 75 minutes in programs operating more than 5 hours per day. c. Children ages 4 and older shall be offered the opportunity for quiet time.

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1511.A.3 · 1511.A.3.: An early learning center shall establish in writing and implement procedures for: Receiving and releasing a child from the center.

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1711.C · 1711.C.: The department's form noting required child-to-staff ratios shall be posted in each room included in the center's licensed capacity.

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1715.A.2 · 1715.A.2.: Personnel files for each staff member shall be maintained at the center and shall include the following: 2. copy of a state or federal government issued photo identification;

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1723.C · 1723.C.: Pediatric First Aid. Fifty percent of staff members on the premises of a center and accessible to children, or at least four staff on the premises and accessible to children, whichever is less, shall have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department.

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1901.O · 1901.O.: The center shall prohibit the use of alcohol and tobacco and the use or possession of illegal substances, unauthorized potentially toxic substances, fireworks and firearms, and pellet and BB guns on the center premises and notice to this effect shall be posted.

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1903.C · 1903.C.: Indoor and outdoor areas shall be free of hazards.

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1921.A · 1921.A.: Emergency and Evacuation Plan. The director shall consult with appropriate state and local authorities and shall establish and follow a written multi-hazard emergency and evacuation plan to protect children in the event of emergencies that at a minimum shall: 1. address any potential disaster related to the area in which the center is located; 2. include procedures for sheltering in place, lockdown and evacuation to a pre-determined site for potential threats to the safety, health and well-being of children in care; 3. include specific procedures for handling infants through two year olds, including food and formula; 4. include specific procedures for handling children with special needs, including the evacuation and transportation of children in wheelchairs; 5. include a system to account for all children; 6. include a system, and a back-up system, for contacting parents and authorized third party release caretakers; 7. include a system to reunite children and parents following an emergency; 8. include procedures for providing information about the emergency plan to parents at the time of enrollment and when changes occur; 9. be reviewed annually for accuracy and updated as changes occur; and 10. be reviewed with all staff at least once per year. 11. practice drills shall be conducted at least twice per year to include all children and shall be documented.

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