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Licensing Regulations
Policies and procedures to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children in non-parental care settings.
Sub-Topics
Care of Children
Licensing regulations specifically related to the care of children, including age definitions, health, safety and nutrition, supervision, equipment and materials, parent involvement, and specialized care (e.g., infant and toddler care, school-age care, care of mildly ill children, evening/overnight care, drop-in care).
Facilities
Licensing regulations concerning the physical premises of child care programs, including the use and arrangement of indoor and outdoor space, access, and safety of environment.
Licensing Program & Policies
The processes and policies in each State related to staffing for the child care licensing program, monitoring facilities, and enforcement of licensing regulations.
Ratios & Group Size
Resources related to the number of adults required per number of children, based on age and the total number of children that may comprise a group.
Staff Requirements
Information on the qualifications for working with a group of children based on age of children and role; this may include education or training requirements, criminal background checks, age, and experience.
General/Other
10530 Rosehaven St., Suite 400 • Fairfax, VA 22030 | Phone: (800) 616-2242 • Fax: (800) 716-2242 • TTY: (800) 516-2242
NCCIC is a service of the Child Care Bureau (CCB), Office of Family Assistance (OFA), Administration for Children and Families(ACF), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services