Rules For Early Care And Education And School-age Centers (1/1/2007)

Introduction

Legal Base

Purpose

Part I. General Provisions

Definition Of Regulated Service

Definition Of Terms

Licensing Process And Procedures

License Required To Operate

Authority To Inspect

Issuance Of License

Posting Of License

License For Each Center Site Location

Nullification Of License

Complaint Procedure

Types Of Licenses

Annual License

Provisional License

Procedures For Initial Licensure

Procedures For License Renewal

Terms Of A License

Changes Affecting License

Order To Suspend A License

Denial And Revocation

Appeal

Rule Variance

Administration And Organization

Notification To The Office Of Child Care Licensing

Governing Body

Insurance Coverage

Records

Personnel Files

Human Resources

Personnel Policies

General

General Qualifications

Health Requirements

Child Abuse And Neglect

Owner Of A Center

Staff Qualifications

Early Childhood Administrator

Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator

Early Childhood Administrator Or Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator - Specialized Training

Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Early Childhood Caregiver

Early Childhood Intern

Staffing

Direct Child Care Duties

Substitute And Volunteer Staff

Orientation

Annual Training

Annual Professional Development Plan

First Aid And Cpr Training

Number Of Staff

Staff Communication

Physical Environment And Safety

General

Usable Space

Outdoor Area

Riding Toys

Access To Space By Children

Indoor Area

Sleeping Accommodations

Area For Children Who Become Ill

Toilet Facilities

Sanitation

Handwashing

Standard Precautions

Diapering

Food Safety

Storage Of Personal Belongings

Doors, Windows And Climate Control

Outdoor Climate

Lighting

Water And Sewage

Hazardous Finishes And Surfaces

Emergency Planning

Firearms

Pets

First Aid Kits

Telephones

General Safety Practices

Transportation

Field Trips

Health Care

Health Consultation

Health Care Plan

Health Appraisal

Health Observation On Arrival

Health Exclusion

Administration Of Medication

Child Accident And Injury

Adult Health

Food And Nutrition

General

Toddlers And Older Children

Infants

Early Care And Education

Positive Behavior Management

Enrollment

Parents/guardians Communication

Program Goals And Planning

Documenting Children's Progress

Infant And Toddler Care

Program For Infants

Program For Toddlers

Program For Preschool-age Children

Care Of School-age Children

Program For School-age Children

Equipment

Smoking Prohibited

Release Of Children

Part II. Night Care

General Rules

Physical Environment And Safety

Security

Sleeping Arrangements

Bathing Facilities

Grooming Aids

Human Resources

Awake Staff

Number Of Staff

Child Care

Activities

Part III. School-age Center

General Rules

Human Resources

Staff Qualifications

School-age Administrator

School-age Site Coordinator

School-age Site Assistant

School-age Intern

Staffing

Physical Environment And Safety

Outdoor Play Area

Toilet Facilities

Transportation

Health Care

Food And Nutrition

Child Care

Activities

Appendix

Appendix: The Delaware Child Care Act - Delaware's Child Care Licensing Law

Appendix: Child Abuse Reporting Law

Appendix: Recommended Childhood And Adolescent Immunization Schedule

Website - Http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/child-schedule.htm

Appendix: Child And Adult Care Food Program (Cacfp) Meal Pattern Requirements For Infants

Appendix: Child And Adult Care Food Program (Cacfp) Meal Pattern Requirement For Children