REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF CHILD CARE …

REGULATIONS

GOVERNING LICENSURE

OF

CHILD CARE

FACILITIES

Mississippi State Department of Health 1-866-HLTHY4U

1-866-458-4948

Child Care Facilities Licensure Division Post Office Box 1700 Jackson, MS 39215-1700 Phone: (601) 364-2827 FAX: (601) 364-5058

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS &

OTHER INFORMATION*

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES (MDCPS)

CHILD ABUSE HOT LINE (TOLL FREE) ........................................................ 1-800-222-8000

MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CHILD CARE FACILITIES LICENSURE DIVISION

CHILD CARE LICENSURE COMPLAINT HOT LINE (TOLL FREE) ............... 1-866-489-8734

MSDH LICENSING OFFICIALS:

DISTRICT I LICENSING OFFICIAL....................Senatobia (Tate Co) (O) 662-562-4428 (Fax) 662-562-0654

DISTRICT II LICENSING OFFICIAL............. Pontotoc (Pontotoc Co) (O) 662-489-8916 (Fax) 662-489-7181 Tupelo (Lee Co) (O) 662-841-7870 (Fax) 662-841-9121

Booneville (Prentis Co) (O) 662-728-3518 (Fax) 662-728-2005

DISTRICT III LICENSING OFFICIAL ......... Greenwood (Leflore Co) (O) 662-455-9429 (Fax) 662-455-9448 Greenville (Washington Co) (O) 662-332-8177 (Fax) 662-378-2620 Indianola (Sunflower Co) (O) 662-887-4951 (Fax) 662-887-4999

DISTRICT IV LICENSING OFFICIAL ....... Starkville (Oktibbeha Co) (O) 662-323-2024 (Fax) 662-323-6313 Columbus (O) 662-368-2032 (Fax) 662-241-7680

DISTRICT V LICENSING OFFICIAL ..................................... Jackson (O) 601-364-2827 (Fax) 601-364-5058

DISTRICT VI LICENSING OFFICIAL .................................. Meridian (O) 601-693-2451 (Fax) 601-484-5013

DISTRICT VII LICENSING OFFICIAL........................McComb (Pike Co) (O) 601-684-9411 (Fax) 684-0752 ..........................................................................................................Monticello (Lawrence Co) (O) 601-587-2561

DISTRICT VIII LICENSING OFFICIAL ............. Ellisville (Jones Co) (O) 601-426-3258 (Fax) 601-425-1080 .............................................................................. Columbia (Marion Co) (O) 601-736-2676 (Fax) 601-231-2417

DISTRICT IX LICENSING OFFICIAL ............Gulfport (Harrison Co) (O) 228-575-4093 (Fax) 228-575-0495 Pascagoula (Jackson Co) (O) 228-762-1117 (Fax 228-762-5934

Other Important Numbers and Information

MDHS EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & DEVELOPMENT website

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE CREDENTIAL (CDA) Offered by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition......................... 1-800-424-4310 Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition website.................

USDA CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM............................................................601-576-5000

EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY .......................................................................................601-432-6138

EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY website .......................................

MSDH CHILD CARE and YOUTH CAMP LICENSURE website ........................

MSDH CHILD CARE LICENSURE RESOURCE GUIDE for CHILD CARE PROVIDERS ..........................

MSDH CHILD CARE LICENSURE COURSE CATALOG ...........................................................

MSDH CHILD CARE LICENSURE TRAINING CALENDAR .................

*This contact information is being provided as a public service and is not part of Regulations Governing the Licensure of Child Care Facilities. The information provided may be updated from time to time.

Title 15: Mississippi State Department of Health

Part 11: Bureau of Child Care Facilities

Subpart 55: Child Care Facilities Licensure

CHAPTER 1: REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES

Table of Contents

Subchapter 1: GENERAL.......................................................................................... 1 Rule 1.1.1 Legal Authority....................................................................................... 1 Rule 1.1.2 Purpose ................................................................................................. 1 Rule 1.1.3 Severability ............................................................................................ 2 Rule 1.1.4 Definitions .............................................................................................. 2

Subchapter 2: LICENSURE ...................................................................................... 5 Rule 1.2.1 Requirement for Licensure..................................................................... 5 Rule 1.2.2 Types of Licenses .................................................................................. 5 Rule 1.2.3 Application for License........................................................................... 8 Rule 1.2.4 License Fee ........................................................................................... 9 Rule 1.2.5 Certificate of Inspection by Fire Department........................................ 10 Rule 1.2.6 Inspection ............................................................................................ 10 Rule 1.2.7 Record of Inspection ............................................................................ 10 Rule 1.2.8 Renewal of License ............................................................................. 10 Rule 1.2.9 License Not Transferable or Assignable. ............................................. 11 Rule 1.2.10 Display of Licenses. ............................................................................. 11

Subchapter 3: RIGHT OF ENTRY AND VIOLATIONS ........................................... 13 Rule 1.3.1 Right of Entry ....................................................................................... 13 Rule 1.3.2 Violations ............................................................................................. 13

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Subchapter 4: FACILITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES........................................ 15 Rule 1.4.1 Parental Information ............................................................................ 15 Rule 1.4.2 Smoking, Tobacco Products, and Prohibited Substances ................... 17 Rule 1.4.3 Parental Access................................................................................... 18 Rule 1.4.4 Changes in Facility Operations ............................................................ 18 Rule 1.4.5 Notice of Legal Action .......................................................................... 18 Rule 1.4.6 Posting of Information .......................................................................... 18 Rule 1.4.7 Weapons Prohibited ............................................................................ 19

Subchapter 5: PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 21

Rule 1.5.1 General Requirements For Personnel ................................................. 21

Rule 1.5.2

Criminal Record (Fingerprinting), Child Abuse Central Registry Checks, and Sex Offender Records Checks........................................ 21

Rule 1.5.3 Child Care Director Qualifications........................................................ 22

Rule 1.5.4 Caregivers ........................................................................................... 23

Rule 1.5.5 Caregiver Assistants ............................................................................ 24

Rule 1.5.6 Students............................................................................................... 24

Rule 1.5.7 Use of Director Designee..................................................................... 25

Rule 1.5.8 Staff Development ............................................................................... 25

Rule 1.5.9 Review by Licensing Agency ............................................................... 27

Subchapter 6: RECORDS ....................................................................................... 29 Rule 1.6.1 Record ................................................................................................. 29 Rule 1.6.2 Records Retention ............................................................................... 29 Rule 1.6.3 Facility Records ................................................................................... 29 Rule 1.6.4 Personnel Records .............................................................................. 30 Rule 1.6.5 Volunteer Records (120 or more hours per year) ................................ 31 Rule 1.6.6 Volunteer Records (Less than 120 hours per year) ............................. 31 Rule 1.6.7 Child Records ...................................................................................... 32

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Subchapter 7: REPORTS........................................................................................ 35 Rule 1.7.1 Serious Occurrences Involving Children .............................................. 35 Rule 1.7.2 Child Abuse ......................................................................................... 35 Rule 1.7.3 Communicable Disease ....................................................................... 35 Rule 1.7.4 Infants and Toddlers ............................................................................ 35

Subchapter 8: STAFFING ....................................................................................... 37 Rule 1.8.1 General ................................................................................................ 37 Rule 1.8.2 Ratio .................................................................................................... 38 Rule 1.8.3 Grouping .............................................................................................. 39

Subchapter 9: PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES............................................................ 41 Rule 1.9.1 General ................................................................................................ 41 Rule 1.9.2 Daily Routines...................................................................................... 41 Rule 1.9.3 Eating .................................................................................................. 41 Rule 1.9.4 Rest Periods ........................................................................................ 41 Rule 1.9.5 Outdoor Activities................................................................................. 42 Rule 1.9.6 Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Activities.............................................. 42 Rule 1.9.7 Indoor or Outdoor Physical Activity ...................................................... 43

Subchapter 10: EQUIPMENT, TOYS, AND MATERIALS......................................... 45 Rule 1.10.1 General ................................................................................................ 45 Rule 1.10.2 Playground Equipment ........................................................................ 46 Rule 1.10.3 Paint .................................................................................................... 47 Rule 1.10.4 Chairs and Tables................................................................................ 47 Rule 1.10.5 Hooks and Compartments ................................................................... 47 Rule 1.10.6 Sand Boxes ......................................................................................... 47 Rule 1.10.7 Cribs .................................................................................................... 47 Rule 1.10.8 High Chairs .......................................................................................... 48 Rule 1.10.9 Rest Period Equipment ........................................................................ 48 Rule 1.10.10 Play Equipment.................................................................................... 49 Rule 1.10.11 School Age Programs .......................................................................... 49

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Subchapter 11: BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ......................................................... 51 Rule 1.11.1 Building ................................................................................................ 51 Rule 1.11.2 Indoor Square Footage ........................................................................ 53 Rule 1.11.3 Openings ............................................................................................. 55 Rule 1.11.4 Kitchens ............................................................................................... 55 Rule 1.11.5 Toilets and Hand Washing Lavatories ................................................. 56 Rule 1.11.6 Water ................................................................................................... 57 Rule 1.11.7 Exits ..................................................................................................... 57 Rule 1.11.8 Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation......................................................... 58 Rule 1.11.9 Outdoor Playground Area .................................................................... 59 Rule 1.11.10 Indoor Playground Area ....................................................................... 60 Rule 1.11.11 Grounds ............................................................................................... 61 Rule 1.11.12 Garbage Removal................................................................................ 62 Rule 1.11.13 Environmental Health .......................................................................... 62 Rule 1.11.14 Pest Control ......................................................................................... 62

Subchapter 12: HEALTH, HYGIENE, AND SAFETY................................................ 63 Rule 1.12.1 Employee Health ................................................................................. 63 Rule 1.12.2 Child Health ......................................................................................... 63 Rule 1.12.3 Child Hygiene ...................................................................................... 64 Rule 1.12.4 Toys and Equipment ............................................................................ 64 Rule 1.12.5 First Aid Supply.................................................................................... 65 Rule 1.12.6 Animals and Pets ................................................................................. 66 Rule 1.12.7 Fire/Disaster Evacuation Drills ............................................................. 67

Subchapter 13: NUTRITION AND MEALS ............................................................... 69 Rule 1.13.1 General ................................................................................................ 69 Rule 1.13.2 Nutritional Standards ........................................................................... 69 Rule 1.13.3 Refreshments ...................................................................................... 69 Rule 1.13.4 Sack Lunches ...................................................................................... 69 Rule 1.13.5 Snacks ................................................................................................. 70 Rule 1.13.6 Food Safety and Food Manager .......................................................... 71

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