FAQ
FAQ
Licensed Group Family Child Care Providers may care for?
• Up to 12 children if all are over 2 years of age
• Up to 10 children if any child is under 2 years of age
• No more than 4 children under 2 years of age
• If approved, an additional two school-age children may be added to the maximum number of children.
• The provider's own children under kindergarten age are included in the maximum number of children
• Up to 10 children if any child is under 2 years of age
• No more than 4 children under 2 years of age
• If approved, an additional two school-age children may be added to the maximum number of children.
• The provider's own children under kindergarten age are included in the maximum number of children
What are the Staff Qualifications?
Discipline Policy for Child Care
This child care program shall provide each child with guidance that helps the child acquire a positive self-image and self-control and that teaches acceptable behavior. Discipline and behavior guidance used by the provider will at all time be constructive, positive, and suited to the age of the child.
This child care program complies with all federal, state, and other relevant laws that prohibit corporal or abusive punishment in child care settings. Additionally, staffs are expressly prohibited from using unproductive or shaming methods of punishment.
This child care program believes that parents and child care staff must work together to address persistent behavioral issues such as biting, unusual or dangerous aggression, or other issues. Parents will be contacted for a conference when a child appears to be unusually stressed, anxious, or otherwise motivated to engage in negative behaviors
The following standards and rules apply to children in our care:
Age Group: Toddler (18 months-36 month)
a. redirection: substituting a positive activity for a negative activity
b. distraction: change the focus of the activity or behavior
c. active listening: to determine the underlying cause of the behavior
d. separation from the group: this is only used when less-intrusive methods have been tried and the behavior of the child is dangerous to him/herself or to the other children. The child will remain in sight and hearing of the provider. The child will be separated from the group for a maximum time of a minute per year.
Age Group: Preschool (3 years-K)
a. redirection: substituting a positive activity for a negative activity
b. distraction: change the focus of the activity or behavior
c. active listening: to determine the underlying cause of the behavior
d. separation from the group: this is only used when less-intrusive methods have been tried and the behavior of the child is dangerous to him/herself or to the other children. The child will remain in sight and hearing of the provider. The child will be separated from the group for a maximum time of a minute per year.
Age Group: School-Age (K-12 years)
Verbal Reprimand
These are brief verbal behavioral guidance measures consisting of a statement of the problem behavior, the fact that it is unacceptable, and the statement of the acceptable alternative.
Separation from the Group
At times, a child may require time to himself to calm down and redirect his thinking. The child remains within sight of the provider, and the separation is no longer than necessary and no longer than the age of the child in minutes (e.g., for a four-year-old the separation wouldn’t be longer than four minutes). Every time a child is separated, it will be recorded. We will notify parents if the child is separated from the group three or more times in one day, five or more in one week, or eight or more in a two-week period. Parents may request to see the separation-from-the-group report at any time.
a) Before the Office issues an initial license, the person who will be the primary caregiver must complete training approved by the Office pertaining to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. All health and safety training received after the application has been submitted but prior to issuance of the license may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required in subdivision
(b) of this subsection.
(b) Each provider, assistant and alternate assistant must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of training during the first six months of licensure. Any person who becomes an assistant or alternate assistant after the initial licensure of the home must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of training during the first six months after becoming an assistant or alternate assistant. In either case, this initial fifteen (15) hours applies toward the total thirty (30) hour minimum requirement for each licensure period. A total of thirty (30) hours of training must be completed every two years. Such training must address the following topics:
(1) principles of childhood development, including the appropriate supervision of children; meeting the needs of children enrolled in the program with physical or emotional challenges and behavior management and discipline;
(2) nutrition and health needs of children;
(3) child day care program development;
(4) safety and security procedures, including communication between parents and staff;
(5) business record maintenance and management;
(6) child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention;
(7) statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care; and
(8) statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment.
(c) Training received after the application has been submitted but before the application has been approved and the license granted may be counted towards the initial fifteen (15) hours required in subdivision (b) above.
(d) For the thirty (30) hours of training that must be received every two years after the first year of licensure, any provider, assistant or alternate assistant who can demonstrate basic competency in a particular topic to the Office may determine in which of the specified topics he or she needs further study. The Office may also exempt any provider, assistant or alternate assistant from participating in training on a particular topic upon demonstration of substantially equivalent knowledge or experience related to that topic. All persons with such exemptions must still complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training during each licensing period.
(e) Each provider, assistant and alternate assistant must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated licensing office on forms provided by the Office.
(f) At the time of admission, the provider, assistant or alternate assistant must furnish parents with appropriate instructional materials that will assist them in evaluating the home, the provider, assistant provider and alternate provider. Such materials must include information concerning child abuse and maltreatment, and guidance on the steps they may take if they suspect their child has been abused or maltreated.
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416.13 Staff Qualifications
(a) The provider, assistant and alternate assistant must each meet the following qualifications:
(1) be at least 18 years old;
(2) have a minimum of either two years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;
(3) be capable of providing, and agree to provide, safe and suitable care to children which is supportive of the children's physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being; and
(4) provide to the Office the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least three references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the provider's, assistant's or alternate assistant's employment history, work record and qualifications, if the provider, assistant or alternate assistant has ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the provider's, assistant's or alternate assistant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant or alternate assistant.
(b) Alternate assistants and any other employees or volunteers are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Article.
(c) Any substitutes to be used by the group family day care home must comply with the Statewide Central Register screening requirements of this Part and the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Article
416.13 Staff Qualifications
(a) The provider, assistant and alternate assistant must each meet the following qualifications:
(1) be at least 18 years old;
(2) have a minimum of either two years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;
(3) be capable of providing, and agree to provide, safe and suitable care to children which is supportive of the children's physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being; and
(4) provide to the Office the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least three references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the provider's, assistant's or alternate assistant's employment history, work record and qualifications, if the provider, assistant or alternate assistant has ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the provider's, assistant's or alternate assistant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant or alternate assistant.
(b) Alternate assistants and any other employees or volunteers are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Article.
(c) Any substitutes to be used by the group family day care home must comply with the Statewide Central Register screening requirements of this Part and the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Article
What is the Discipline policy?
Discipline Policy for Child Care
This child care program shall provide each child with guidance that helps the child acquire a positive self-image and self-control and that teaches acceptable behavior. Discipline and behavior guidance used by the provider will at all time be constructive, positive, and suited to the age of the child.
This child care program complies with all federal, state, and other relevant laws that prohibit corporal or abusive punishment in child care settings. Additionally, staffs are expressly prohibited from using unproductive or shaming methods of punishment.
This child care program believes that parents and child care staff must work together to address persistent behavioral issues such as biting, unusual or dangerous aggression, or other issues. Parents will be contacted for a conference when a child appears to be unusually stressed, anxious, or otherwise motivated to engage in negative behaviors
The following standards and rules apply to children in our care:
Age Group: Toddler (18 months-36 month)
a. redirection: substituting a positive activity for a negative activity
b. distraction: change the focus of the activity or behavior
c. active listening: to determine the underlying cause of the behavior
d. separation from the group: this is only used when less-intrusive methods have been tried and the behavior of the child is dangerous to him/herself or to the other children. The child will remain in sight and hearing of the provider. The child will be separated from the group for a maximum time of a minute per year.
Age Group: Preschool (3 years-K)
a. redirection: substituting a positive activity for a negative activity
b. distraction: change the focus of the activity or behavior
c. active listening: to determine the underlying cause of the behavior
d. separation from the group: this is only used when less-intrusive methods have been tried and the behavior of the child is dangerous to him/herself or to the other children. The child will remain in sight and hearing of the provider. The child will be separated from the group for a maximum time of a minute per year.
Age Group: School-Age (K-12 years)
Verbal Reprimand
These are brief verbal behavioral guidance measures consisting of a statement of the problem behavior, the fact that it is unacceptable, and the statement of the acceptable alternative.
Separation from the Group
At times, a child may require time to himself to calm down and redirect his thinking. The child remains within sight of the provider, and the separation is no longer than necessary and no longer than the age of the child in minutes (e.g., for a four-year-old the separation wouldn’t be longer than four minutes). Every time a child is separated, it will be recorded. We will notify parents if the child is separated from the group three or more times in one day, five or more in one week, or eight or more in a two-week period. Parents may request to see the separation-from-the-group report at any time.
What is the required training for a daycare provider?
a) Before the Office issues an initial license, the person who will be the primary caregiver must complete training approved by the Office pertaining to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. All health and safety training received after the application has been submitted but prior to issuance of the license may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required in subdivision
(b) of this subsection.
(b) Each provider, assistant and alternate assistant must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of training during the first six months of licensure. Any person who becomes an assistant or alternate assistant after the initial licensure of the home must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of training during the first six months after becoming an assistant or alternate assistant. In either case, this initial fifteen (15) hours applies toward the total thirty (30) hour minimum requirement for each licensure period. A total of thirty (30) hours of training must be completed every two years. Such training must address the following topics:
(1) principles of childhood development, including the appropriate supervision of children; meeting the needs of children enrolled in the program with physical or emotional challenges and behavior management and discipline;
(2) nutrition and health needs of children;
(3) child day care program development;
(4) safety and security procedures, including communication between parents and staff;
(5) business record maintenance and management;
(6) child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention;
(7) statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care; and
(8) statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment.
(c) Training received after the application has been submitted but before the application has been approved and the license granted may be counted towards the initial fifteen (15) hours required in subdivision (b) above.
(d) For the thirty (30) hours of training that must be received every two years after the first year of licensure, any provider, assistant or alternate assistant who can demonstrate basic competency in a particular topic to the Office may determine in which of the specified topics he or she needs further study. The Office may also exempt any provider, assistant or alternate assistant from participating in training on a particular topic upon demonstration of substantially equivalent knowledge or experience related to that topic. All persons with such exemptions must still complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training during each licensing period.
(e) Each provider, assistant and alternate assistant must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated licensing office on forms provided by the Office.
(f) At the time of admission, the provider, assistant or alternate assistant must furnish parents with appropriate instructional materials that will assist them in evaluating the home, the provider, assistant provider and alternate provider. Such materials must include information concerning child abuse and maltreatment, and guidance on the steps they may take if they suspect their child has been abused or maltreated.
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