1. Individual States' Child Care Licensure Regulations Information about Licensing Regulations in the United States. http://nrc.uchsc.edu/states.html

NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY IN CHILD CARE Individual States' Child Care Licensure Regulations: Alabama Illinois Montana Rhode Island ... Wyoming If you have problems getting to the Internet, or using the download or e-mail functions on your system, contact your local support services for assistance. If you have comments regarding this Web page, contact: National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care Back to the Top of the page Back to the NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY IN CHILD CARE page

2. ORS Child Care Licensing Home Page Find state definitions and regulations for day care centers and camps. Scan an informative checklist of questions for a potential provider. CHILD CARE PROGRAMS. child care licensing Section. Suite 32.458 http://www2.state.ga.us/Departments/DHR/ORS/orsccl.htm

CHILD CARE PROGRAMS Child Care Licensing Section Suite 32.458 Voice: (404) 657-5562 Fax: (404) 657-8936 ORS inspects and licenses 1,675 day care centers; 248 group day care homes; 200 residential care facilities; 8 therapeutic camps; and 49 private adoption agencies. The office registers 5,584 family day care homes, which are private residences that provide care for three to six children, and inspects a sample of these homes yearly and also monitors 3,753 informal family day care homes. In FY 2002, ORS samctioned 85 child care facilities for non-compliance with regulations, and 14 unregulated, unlicensed facilities were ordered to close. The Facility Location and Information Guide includes lists and more detailed information on child care related facilities in Georgia. Information on how to select a day care center for your child is another service provided by Child Care Licensing. You can also watch a short video on " How To Apply To Become A Licensed Day Care Center Operator " by clicking on the video's title. The video talks about some of the requirements for operating a day care center and has some information that parents can use in selecting a daycare center. This video is recommended for those with connection speeds of 56K or greater. RealPlayer is required to view the video. This free software may be downloaded by clicking the icon to the right and following the instructions on the Real Networks site.

3. DSCYF Office Of Child Care Licensing Home Page BUREAU OF SERVICES FOR CHILD CARE. For more information. regarding child care licensing, write to http://www.state.de.us/kids/occlhome.htm

Our Mission: To ensure safeguards and enhance quality for children in out-of-home care. The Office of Child Care Licensing licenses approximately 2,200 child care facilities in Delaware. These facilities include: Family child care homes Large family child care homes Day care centers Residential child care facilities Day treatment programs Child placement agencies and Transitional living programs Each type of child care facility has its own licensing rules and specific procedures for becoming licensed. Contact Information New Castle County Office of Child Care Licensing Delaware Youth and Family Center 1825 Faulkland Rd Wilmington, DE 19805 Phone: 302/892-5800 FAX: 302/633-5112 Office of Child Care Licensing Barratt Building 821 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 103 Dover, DE 19904 Phone: 302/739-5487 or FAX: 302/739-6589 Email: occl@state.de.us Page last updated May-07-2002 17:07

4. ABC13.com: Child Care Licensing child care licensing http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/news/child_care.html

Quick Links Site map ABC13 Transtar JamCams Live Traffic Report Lottery Horoscopes Car shopping Play golf Legal center Find a job Free apt. finder Movies Local events Get directions Phone numbers Travel guide Live webcams Live Super Doppler 13 Technology MoneyScope Jobs at ABC13 Our news team Contact ABC13 Child care licensing Who's watching your child? Check up on your child's day care state licensing and registration through the following link. Child Care Licensing Friday, April 04, 2003 Email this Page to a Friend Printer-friendly version of this page Search for Related Items Click to enlarge ... Hurricane guide Neighborhood Weather Watch Select one The Woodlands Galveston West University Pasadena West Houston Reliant Park Katy 5-day forecasts Alief Alvin Austin Bay City Bellaire Coll. Station Conroe Crosby Dallas Friendswood Deer Park Dickinson Rosenberg Galveston Hempstead Hitchcock Houston Humble Huntsville LaMarque Katy Missouri City Pasadena Pearland Port Arthur Richmond Spring Sugar Land Willis BACK TO TOP HOME ABCNEWS.com ABC.com ... Terms of Service and Internet Safety Information for this site.

5. Search Texas Child Care Section from site of the state child protection agency lists licensed day care facilities, registered family homes, residential child care facilities, and info and laws. PLEASE NOTE child care licensing (CCL) via Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) maintains this http://www.tdprs.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Search_Texas_Child_Care

About Child Care Licensing Child Care Solutions Child Care Standards and Regulations Information for Child Care Professionals ... Special Announcements Search Texas Child Care Child-care solutions within your reach Select one of the search options below. Search for a Day Care This can include home based or center based Search for a Residential Facility This can be for adoption or foster care More info on residential facility types Child-Care Providers: If your address, phone or other information changes please advise your licensing representative. They will enter corrections in the database that will appear on the Web site. PLEASE NOTE Child Care Licensing (CCL) via Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) maintains this web site as a public service. All information provided is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, CCL via TDPRS assumes no responsibility for the use of the information provided. PLEASE NOTE that users of this web site are responsible for checking the accuracy, completeness and/or suitability of all information. Since inaccuracies may occur, these pages do not replace official sources. All information is presented without guarantees and does not constitute an endorsement of any facility or the programs they offer, either expressed or implied. If you find some questionable information, please

6. Rule R430-8. Exclusions From Child Care Licensing - Parochial Education Institut Rule R4308. Exclusions From child care licensing - Parochial Education Institution.(1-1-02). As in effect on January 1, 2002. R430-8-1. Legal Authority. http://nrc.uchsc.edu/utah/ut_4308.htm

Rule R430-8. Exclusions From Child Care Licensing - Parochial Education Institution. (1-1-02) As in effect on January 1, 2002 R430-8-1. Legal Authority. This rule is promulgated pursuant to Title 26, Chapter 39. R430-8-2. Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to define what constitutes child care at a parochial education institution. R430-8-3. Parochial Education Institution. (1) Care provided to children in a physical structure controlled by a parochial institution will be considered to be at a parochial education institution if: (a) All children in care are over the age of three; (b) The institution has a written curriculum used as part of a course of study for the children in care; (c) A majority of the time that a child is in care is devoted to studying the established curriculum; and (d) The parochial institution has a governing board that actively supervises and directs the curriculum and program used by the institution. (2) Care provided to children in a physical structure controlled by a parochial institution may be considered to be at a parochial education institution if three of the four requirements in R430-8-3 (1) are met; and the institution is able to satisfy the Department that the care provided is clearly educational rather than primarily care in lieu of that which a parent provides. R430-8-4. Exclusion for Parochial Education Institution.

7. DSCYF: Department Of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families, State Of D Offers information on state programs designed to protect and benefit children and families, including crisis help, abuse intervention, child mental health services, and child care licensing. http://www.state.de.us/kids/

The Delaware Children's Department Thinking of the Child First DSCYF Mailing address: 1825 Faulkland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805-1195 info.dscyf dflad@state.de.us Page last edited: March 12, 2003 10:35

8. Child Care Licensing IntroductionChild Care Licensing Introduction The Agencys C child care licensing Services is a child at risk by using unlicensed child care? 1600 Pinto Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106 http://www.tdprs.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Child_Care_Licensing_Introduction

9. Rules And Regulations: Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations child care licensing. DAY CARE CENTERS 19or more children. GROUP DAY CARE HOMES - 7 to 18 children. FAMILY http://www2.state.ga.us/Departments/DHR/ORS/cclrules.htm

Rules and Regulations: Child Care Licensing DAY CARE CENTERS - 19 or more children GROUP DAY CARE HOMES - 7 to 18 children FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES - 3 to 6 unrelated children RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES - 6 or more children in 24 hour care THERAPEUTIC CAMPS - Residential care in camp setting CHILD PLACING AND ADOPTION AGENCIES - Places children in foster care and or for adoption. Return to ORS Home Page Department of Human Resources Home Page Email ORS

10. Nebraska Child Care Licensing child care licensing Prior to 1992, licensing was seen primarily as an enforcement entity. Like many states, Nebraska is learning new ways to work effectively with child care providers. http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/chs/chc/cclicen.htm

Child Care Licensing Prior to 1992, licensing was seen primarily as an enforcement entity. Like many states, Nebraska is learning new ways to work effectively with child care providers. This learning process began with focusing on encouraging and supporting providers by offering resource information along with technical assistance. Nebraska law requires any individual who provides child care for four or more children from different families at any one time needs to be licensed. There are four separate child care licenses: Family Child Care Home I, Family Child Care Home II, Preschool, Child Care Center. Family Child Care Home I This program is in the home of the provider who is licensed through a self-certification process. Maximum capacity is eight (8) children of mixed age and two (2) additional school age children during non-school hours. Family Child Care II This program is in the home of the provider or at another site. Pre-license inspections are required, and there is a maximum capacity of twelve (12) with two (2) providers. Child Care Center This program is licensed for at least 13 children and pre-license inspections are required.

11. DSCYF Office Of Child Care Licensing FAQs Page Frequently Asked Questions about Family child care licensing. The Office ofchild care licensing will review all of your application materials. http://www.state.de.us/kids/occlfaqs.htm

Frequently Asked Questions about Family Child Care Licensing Who must be licensed? How do I become licensed? How much does this cost? What are the Family Child Care requirements? ... How can I obtain an application packet for Family Child Care Licensing? Who must be licensed? Anyone providing care in his/her home for one to six children must be licensed by the Office of Child Care Licensing, Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. How do I become licensed? In order to be licensed, you must complete the following: an application 3 reference statements physicals for you, your pre-schoolers and any adults in the household who will be with the children an electrical inspection of your home fingerprinting for you and all members of your household over the age of 18 a water test if you have your own well proof of current first aid and infant/child CPR release of employment history In your application packet there will be material to assist you in obtaining the above. After completing the above you will attend a one day, six hour orientation/training session in your county. At this six hour session you will learn about the Delacare: Requirements for Family Child Care Homes and other information which will assist you in becoming a child care provider. The Office of Child Care Licensing will review all of your application materials. This review also includes a check of you and all your household members against the Child Abuse Registry system, Adult Abuse Registry, the State Police Bureau of Identification and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. If the review is successful you will be issued a Family Child Care License.

12. Search Texas Child Care PLEASE NOTE child care licensing (CCL) via Texas Department of Protective andRegulatory Services (TDPRS) maintains this web site as a public service. http://www.tdprs.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Search_Texas_Child_Care/default.asp

About Child Care Licensing Child Care Solutions Child Care Standards and Regulations Information for Child Care Professionals ... Special Announcements Search Texas Child Care Child-care solutions within your reach Select one of the search options below. Search for a Day Care This can include home based or center based Search for a Residential Facility This can be for adoption or foster care More info on residential facility types Child-Care Providers: If your address, phone or other information changes please advise your licensing representative. They will enter corrections in the database that will appear on the Web site. PLEASE NOTE Child Care Licensing (CCL) via Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) maintains this web site as a public service. All information provided is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, CCL via TDPRS assumes no responsibility for the use of the information provided. PLEASE NOTE that users of this web site are responsible for checking the accuracy, completeness and/or suitability of all information. Since inaccuracies may occur, these pages do not replace official sources. All information is presented without guarantees and does not constitute an endorsement of any facility or the programs they offer, either expressed or implied. If you find some questionable information, please

13. About Child Care Licensing About child care licensing. Investigations are conducted by licensing staffwho are trained to conduct investigations in child care facilities. http://www.tdprs.state.tx.us/Child_Care/About_Child_Care_Licensing/default.asp

About Child Care Licensing Child Care Solutions Child Care Standards and Regulations Information for Child Care Professionals ... Special Announcements About Child Care Licensing Listed Family Homes Registered Facilities Information and Referral Investigation ... Inspections for Registered and Licensed Facilities Listed Family Homes People who must list with the division are those who are compensated to provide regular child care (at least four hours per day, three or more days a week, for more than nine consecutive weeks) in their own homes for 1-3 unrelated children. After receipt of an application and licensing background check clearances, a certificate is issued. The caregiver must be at least 18 years old. However, there are no minimum standards, orientation or training requirements for listed homes. They are not inspected unless a report is received alleging child care is offered subject to registration and reports of abuse or neglect are investigated. Back to top Registered Facilities Back to top Licensed Facilities All types of licensed facilities have published standards they are required to follow and are routinely monitored and inspected. The application process requires that a provider receive orientation and background checks are conducted. A license is issued after licensing staff complete on-site inspection(s) to insure minimum standards are met. Facilities are inspected every 5-12 months and if a report is received related to child abuse/neglect or standards violations. Licensed Facilities include day care and 24 hour care:

14. Child Care Advocate Program care in California. In 1984, the State Legislature created CCAP toprovide a link between child care licensing and the community. http://ccld.ca.gov/docs/childcare/ccap.htm

California Home CCLD Home Facility Types Search for a Facility ... Internal Applications Child Care Advocate Program My CA Child Care Advocate Program The Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) promotes the delivery of quality child care in California. In 1984, the State Legislature created CCAP to provide a link between child care licensing and the community. The CCAP tailors its activities to fit the needs of the local community. A Child Care Advocate is assigned to each Child Care Licensing office to provide information to parents, child care providers, employers, educators, and community groups. The Child Care Advocate participates in many community activities and special projects in order to: Disseminate information on the State's licensing role.

15. Kansas Children's Network- Child Care Licensing And Registration Family day care homes, child care centers, preschools and residential programs for children and youth in Kansas are regulated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. http://www.ink.org/public/kidsnet/care_license.html

16. State Of Nevada - For more information regarding child care licensing, write to Division of Childand Family Services Bureau of Services for Child Care 711 East 5th Street http://dcfs.state.nv.us/page23.html

BUREAU OF SERVICES FOR CHILD CARE For more information regarding Child Care Licensing, write to: Division of Child and Family Services Bureau of Services for Child Care 711 East 5th Street Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: 775-684-4400; Fax: 775-684-4464 E-mail Us List of Child Care Facilities Licensed by DCFS Under NRS 432A, the Bureau of Services for Child Care is responsible for licensing, monitoring, and providing technical assistance to facilities caring for five or more children not licensed by local entities to reduce the risk of harm to children in care outside of their own homes. Facilities include : Family care homes, group care homes, child care centers, nurseries for infants and toddlers, preschools, care for ill children, special needs facilities, on-site child care centers, accommodation facilities, on-site child care centers, outdoor youth programs and institutions. The functions of the Bureau are statewide and jurisdiction includes all rural counties, the incorporated areas of Clark County and designated federal, state or county operated children's programs. All areas of responsibility are also monitored for illegal, unlicensed child care operations with complaints investigated to bring operations into compliance with state law by licensing or reducing the number of children in care. Child care training is delivered mainly through contract services. Regulation development is completed in conjunction with the policy making Board for Child Care. The Board consists of five members appointed by the Division Administrator with the concurrence of the Director of the Department of Human Resources. FBI checks are required for all child care providers and facility residents 18 years of age or older. City/County ordinance requirements must be met. Licenses are renewed on an annual basis with a minimum of two unannounced surveys conducted annually. Fire and Health inspections are required annually. License fees are determined by the Board for Child Care and are included in child care regulations.

17. CCSS Child Care Licensing child care licensing Services. is The City of Las Vegas is responsiblefor child care licensing in the City of Las Vegas. The http://www.co.clark.nv.us/social_service/ccl.htm

Child Care Licensing Services ...is a child at risk by using unlicensed child care? 1600 Pinto Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106 If a person who is not a parent, grandparent or guardian cares for even one child in the unincorporated areas of Clark County, as well as in the City of Las Vegas , that person must be licensed. The Child Care Licensing Office within the Clark County Social Service Department is the licensing agency for the unincorporated area of Clark County. Services provided in addition to licensing include inspection complaint investigation and consultation The City of Las Vegas is responsible for Child Care Licensing in the City of Las Vegas. The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services, Bureau of Services for Child Care is responsible for Child Care Licensing in the incorporated cities of Boulder City, Henderson, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County (EOB) LICENSING... The goal of licensing is to ensure consistency in the quality of child care while offering providers support and assistance in providing a high level of service. All applicants for child care licensing must be approved by the following departments: Zoning, Building, Fire, Health, Metropolitan Police Department and by the Child Care Licensing Office. After all departments have completed their review/inspection of the facility, the license application is presented to the Board of County Commissioners for approval/denial of the license. Three types of child care facilities are licensed:

18. Directories. State Child Care Licensing Agency State child care licensing Agency. Department of Human Resources Division ofChild and Family Services Bureau of child care licensing 711 East 5th St. http://www.nccic.org/dirs/regoffic.html

Directories State Child Care Licensing Agency Updated: June 21, 2002 Unless otherwise indicated, agencies listed below regulate both centers and family child care homes. Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas ... Wyoming Alabama Will refer family child care calls to county licensing agencies) Department of Human Resources Child Day Care Partnership Gordon Persons Building 50 North Ripley Street Montgomery, AL 36130 Phone: 334-242-1425 Fax: 334-353-1491 Web site: http://www.dhr.state.al.us/fsd/licresdv.asp Alaska (Will refer callers to the appropriate regional regulatory office) Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Division of Early Development Child Care Licensing 619 E. Ship Creek Ave., Suite 230 Anchorage, AK 99501-2341 Phone: 907-269-4600 Hotline: 888-268-4632 (within state) Fax: 907-269-1064 Web site: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/earlydev/ Email: cclicensing@eed.state.ak.us Arizona Arizona Department of Health Services Office of Child Care Licensure 1647 East Morten, Suite 230

19. Center Child Care Licensing Requirements: Minimum Pre-service Qualifications, Ad Center child care licensing Requirements Minimum Preservice Qualifications,Administrative, and Annual Ongoing Training Hours for Directors. States*. http://www.nccic.org/pubs/cclr-directors2002.html

Questions? Privacy Site Index Contact Us ... Search Sarah LeMoine National Child Care Information Center November 2002 Center Child Care Licensing Requirements: Minimum Pre-service Qualifications, Administrative, and Annual Ongoing Training Hours for Directors States Minimum Pre-service Qualifications Pre-Service Administrative Training* Ongoing Hours Alabama* 124 hours of training in child care and 1 year experience 20 clock hours of training in administration and management Alaska* CDA None Arizona 60 hrs of workshop training in ECE or child development and 2 years experience None Arkansas None None California 12 semester units in early childhood and 4 years experience 3 semester units in administration or staff relations Colorado* 24 semester hrs of ECE, plus 2 years experience None Connecticut* CDA and 1,080 hrs experience None 1% of hours worked/year Delaware CDA and 2 years experience None District of Columbia 2 or more years college training that includes course work in ECE or related field and experience None Florida* 40 clock hours of training in ECE None Georgia None None Hawaii* CDA and 4 years experience None Idaho* None None Illinois CDA or CCP credential, 12 semester hours in early childhood education, and 2 years experience

20. Nebraska HHS System: Child Care Licensing child care licensing. Phone (402) 4719278 1-800-600-1289 FAX (402)471-7763 E-mail Patricia Urzedowski. The following facilities http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/childcare.htm

Child Care Licensing Phone: (402) 471-9278 FAX: (402) 471-7763 E-mail: Patricia Urzedowski The following facilities are licensed by this section: Facility License Information Training Requirements Family Child Care Homes I Non-Expiring License; Annual fee on Anniversary Date 12 clock hours annually Family Child Care Homes II Non-Expiring License; Annual fee on Anniversary Date 12 clock hours annually Child Care Centers Non-Expiring License; Annual fee on Anniversary Date 12 clock hours annually Preschools Non-Expiring License; Annual fee on Anniversary Date 12 clock hours annually Family Child Care Home I This program is in the home of the provider who is licensed through a self-certification process. Maximum capacity is eight (8) children of mixed age and two (2) additional school age children during non-school hours. Family Child Care II This program is in the home of the provider or at another site. Pre-license inspections are required, and there is a maximum capacity of twelve (12) with two (2) providers. Child Care Center This program is licensed for at least 13 children and pre-license inspections are required.

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