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# State Childcare Licensing Requirements
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## General Licensing Standards
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### Facility Requirements
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- **Minimum space per child**: 35 square feet of indoor floor space per child
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- **Play area requirements**: 75 square feet of outdoor play space per child
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- **Ceiling height**: Minimum 8 feet in all child-occupied areas
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- **Natural lighting**: At least 10% of floor area must be window space
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- **Emergency exits**: Minimum 2 exits required for facilities serving 15+ children
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### Staff Requirements
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- **Staff-to-child ratios**:
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- Infants (0-12 months): 1:4 ratio
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- Toddlers (13-35 months): 1:6 ratio
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- Preschoolers (3-4 years): 1:12 ratio
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- School-age (5+ years): 1:15 ratio
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### Background Check Requirements
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All staff must complete:
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- FBI criminal background check
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- State criminal background check
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- Child abuse and neglect registry check
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- Sex offender registry check
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- Motor vehicle records check (for transportation staff)
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**Disqualifying offenses**:
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- Any felony conviction involving violence
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- Child abuse or neglect convictions
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- Sexual offenses
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- Drug trafficking convictions within 10 years
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### Training Requirements
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- **Director qualifications**: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field, plus 2 years experience
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- **Lead teacher requirements**: Associates degree or CDA (Child Development Associate) credential
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- **Annual training**: 20 hours continuing education annually for all staff
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- **Mandatory training topics**:
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- Child development
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- Health and safety procedures
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- Emergency response
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- Mandated reporting
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- CPR and First Aid certification
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## Health and Safety Standards
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### Health Requirements
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- **Immunization records**: Required for all children and staff
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- **Health examinations**: Annual physical for staff, biannual for children
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- **Sick child policies**: Children with fever over 101°F must be excluded
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- **Medication administration**: Only trained staff can administer prescription medications
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### Safety Requirements
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- **Fire safety inspections**: Annual inspection by fire marshal required
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- **Safety drills**: Monthly fire drills, quarterly severe weather drills
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- **Playground safety**: Annual inspection by certified playground safety inspector
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- **Water safety**: 4-foot fence around pools, constant supervision during water activities
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## Nutrition Standards
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- **Meal requirements**: Facilities operating 4+ hours must provide nutritious meals
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- **USDA guidelines**: All meals must meet Child and Adult Care Food Program standards
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- **Special diets**: Accommodations required for children with documented allergies or medical needs
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- **Food safety**: All kitchen staff must have food handler's certification |