418-1.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.4(h) · The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.5(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(l)(4) · Any child who is 18 months or older who may not be developmentally ready to advance to the next age group setting may be retained for a period of up to three months.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.11(c)(1) · The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.11(f)(21) · In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.13(i) · No person other than a director, group teacher or assistant teacher may supervise a group independently even for brief periods of time, except in an emergency.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.14(c)(1) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.4(f)(2) · All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(c)(1) · The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

418-1.11(f)(21) · In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(b)(2) · The Emergency Evacuation Diagram, as approved by the Office, must be posted in a conspicuous place in every room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(i)(2) · Staff and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

413.3(g)(3)(i) · The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

413.4(a) · The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

413.4(b) · The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.3(b) · Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(b)(5) · The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(r) · An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) · Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(i)(2) · Staff and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.

Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(b) · Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(c)(1) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(c)(2) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.4(h) · The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.4(f)(2) · All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.7(o) · Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(c)(1) · The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(h)(1)(i) · The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(a)(4) · The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.4(h) · The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.7(q) · Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(k)(3)(i) · for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(c)(1) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.5(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(k)(3)(i) · for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.8(l)(7) · Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) · Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(c)(1) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(c) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

418-1.14(d) · Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.