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Indiana Regulations
The state’s regulatory information listed below is verified as of November 1, 2011
The state’s regulatory information listed below is verified as of November 1, 2011
| Indiana has seven different documents regulating health and safety in child care. | Effective
Date |
| Rule 1.1 Child Care Homes (470 IAC 3-1.1) | 7/3/1996, readopted 7/12/2001 |
| Rule 1.2 Infant and Toddler Services in a Child Care Home (470 IAC 3-1.2-1 - 470 IAC 3-1.2-3) | 7/3/1996, readopted 7/12/2001 |
| Rule 1.3 Class II Child Care Homes (470 IAC 3-1.3.1) | 9/27/1996, readopted 7/12/2001 |
| Rule 4.5 Child Care Facilities; Registered Day Care Ministries (Religious exempt, 470 IAC 3-4.5) | 7/1/1992 |
| Rule 4.6 School Age Child Care Program (470 IAC 3-4.6) | 7/1/1992 |
| Rule 4.7 Child Care Centers; Licensing (470 IAC 3-4.7) | 11/7/2003 |
| Rule 4.8 Emergency or Temporary Closure of Child Care Centers and Child Care Homes (470 IAC 3-4.8) | 8/11/2004 |
State Licensing Contact
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Division of Family Resources, Bureau of Child Care
402 W. Washington St. Room W361
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (877) 511-1144
Web Page: http://www.in.gov/fssa/2552.htm
Links to other Indiana State Child Care Contacts
State Early Learning Guidelines: