Start a Daycare in Delaware – Licensing – Regulations – Laws

The Delaware State aims to protect and promote the health, safety, well-being, and
positive development of children who receive services in early care and education
and school-age centers. These rules and childcare
regulations reflect the baseline or minimum standards that shall be expected in
Delaware’s licensed early care and education and school-age centers.

This is a startup qualifications guide for
licensing child care centers that have the option to exceed the rules or standards
set by the Office of Child Care Licensing.

The Delaware Child Care Act defines that early care, education and school-age centers
provide care, education, protection, supervision or guidance for thirteen or more
children, including children who are related to the operator or provider.

This child care service is provided on a regular basis for periods of less than
twenty-four hours per day, unattended by parent or guardian, and for compensation.

The following facilities that operate for less than twenty-four hours per day shall
be exempt from licensure under these rules:

Camps.
Summer schools.
Recognized and accredited childcare programs.
Programs activities for children over the age of six.
Programs to meet an emergency or special need.

LICENSING PROCESS AND PROCEDURES

1. License Required To Operate

An organization, business, partnership or individual should not operate or maintain
a Center unless issued a license to do so by the Office of Child Care Licensing.

2. Authority to Inspect

A person or licensee should permit access to the premises by any authorized representative
of the Office of Child Care Licensing, of another State agency, or any local building,
fire or health agency for the purposes of determining compliance with applicable
provisions of these rules.

3. Issuance of License

A person or licensee should confirm to the satisfaction of the Office of Child Care
Licensing that the Center is in full or substantial compliance with applicable provisions
of these rules.

4. Posting of License

A person or licensee should post its current license to operate a Center in a place
conspicuous to the public.

5. License for Each Center Site Location

An individual application should be made filed for each Center site location.

6. Nullification of License

The existing license shall immediately become null and void when a Center is sold,
leased or discontinued or the operation has moved to a new location or the license
has been revoked.

7. Complaint Procedure

An inquiry with the Office of Child Care Licensing should be made if a complaint
is received regarding these rules, Rules for Early Care and Education and School-Age
Centers. The Office or Bureau of Child Care Licensing shall notify the person or
licensee that a complaint is being investigated. The reports of the Office of Child
Care Licensing’s investigation shall be reported in writing to the Center investigated.

LICENSES

1. Annual License

This kind of license is issued when the Office of Child Care Licensing determines
that a licensee is in full or substantial compliance with applicable provisions
of these rules. This license is effective for one year from the date of issuance,
unless it is changed to a provisional license, revoked, surrendered prior to the
expiration date or suspended.

2. Provisional License

A temporary or provisional license may be issued when the Office of Child Care Licensing
determines that there is no serious risk to the health, safety and well-being of
the children. Likewise, when a person or licensee has submitted to the Office of
Child Care Licensing and the Office of Child Care Licensing has approved a written
corrective action plan.

3. PROCEDURES FOR INITIAL LICENSURE

Opening a daycare in Delaware State, a person
or applicant should apply for a license on a form provided and in a manner prescribed
by the Office of Child Care Licensing.

Upon acceptance of a completed application, an Office of Child Care Licensing representative
shall:

Evaluates the application.
Advice for a recommendation to the Office of Child Care Licensing regarding the
issuance of a license.
There is cases when an initial license to operate is denied notify the applicant
in writing of the reason(s) for denial and set forth the applicant’s rights to an
appeal from the decision.

4. PROCEDURES FOR LICENSE RENEWAL

A person or licensee should submit a written request to the Office of Child Care
Licensing to seek a license renewal application form at least ninety calendar days
before the expiration date of the Center’s license.

TERMS OF A LICENSE

The permit or license shall contain and display the following:

Type of the license: annual, provisional or extension.
License’s effective date.
License’s expiration date.
The capacity of children who may be served at one (1) time.
The appropriate type of regulated service for which authorization to operate has
been granted.

CHANGES AFFECTING LICENSE

The Bureau or Office of Child Care Licensing should determine whether to modify
a current license or to require the licensee to submit an application for a new
license when any of the following changes occur:

An intended decrease, addition or substantial change in the indoor or outdoor spaces
of the Center.
Center’s new name.
To change a type of regulated service authorized as defined in these rules.
Center’s capacity adjustment.

ORDER TO SUSPEND A LICENSE

There will be an order to suspend a license if the health, safety or well-being
of children in care is in serious or imminent danger, the Office of Child Care Licensing
may immediately suspend the license upon issuance of a written suspension order.

DENIAL AND REVOCATION

The Department or Division may deny or revoke a license for good cause, including
but not limited to the following:

Unable to comply with applicable provisions of State Law(s) or of these rules and
violation of the terms or conditions of its license.
Misrepresentation in obtaining a license or in the subsequent operation of the facility
of fraud.
Rejection to furnish the Department with files, reports or records as required by
the law.
Negative response to permit an authorized representative of the Department to gain
admission to the Center during operating hours.
Participate in any activity, policy, practice or staff member conduct that adversely
affects or is deemed by the Division to be detrimental to the education, health,
safety or well-being of children.
Actions that otherwise demonstrates unfitness by the owner, administrator or any
staff member to operate a Center.

APPEAL

The Licensing Division will notify the person or licensee in writing at least ten
working days and specify the licensee’s entitlement to appeal the decision and request
an administrative appeal hearing. The licensee will be notified in writing of the
findings of its investigation and of the reasons for denial or revocation before
taking such action.

RULE VARIANCE

The Licensing Division may grant a variance from any of these rules if the licensee
has documented to the satisfaction of the Division that the intent of the specific
rule shall be satisfactorily achieved in a manner other than that prescribed by
the rule. There will be a necessary enforcement action if the licensee fails to
comply with the variance.

ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION

NOTIFICATION TO THE OFFICE OF CHILD CARE LICENSING

A person or licensee shall notify the Office of Child Care Licensing in writing
at least ninety consecutive calendar days before any of the following changes occur:

New ownership or sponsorship.
Transfer of location.
New name of the facility or program.
Adjust in the applicable type of regulated service being provided.
New status of licensed capacity.
The probable closing of the facility or program.

A person or licensee shall notify the Office of Child Care Licensing within five
working days of the resignation or termination of the Early Childhood or School-Age
Administrator.

A person or licensee shall notify the Office of Child Care Licensing within one
working day by direct voice contact during the Office of Child Care Licensing’s
working hours if any of the following occur:

Natural and manmade disaster(s) that impact the ability to operate safely.
Child’s injury while in the care of a Center requiring inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Suspected child abuse or neglect of a child while at the Center.
Any identified conviction(s) of a staff member including those which prohibit continued
employment at the Center.

A person or licensee should immediately notify the Office of Child Care Licensing
by direct voice contact during the Office of Child Care Licensing’s working hours
of the death of a child while in care.

GOVERNING BODY

A person or licensee shall have an identifiable owner and/or functioning governing
body with responsibility for and authority over the operation of the Center. The
provider or governing body shall designate a person to function as the Early Childhood
or School-Age Administrator of the Center.

A person or licensee of a privately-owned Center shall
have documents identifying the name(s) and address (es) of owner(s).
A business corporation, partnership or association shall
have documents, when applicable, identifying all members of the governing body;
their addresses; their terms of membership; officers of the governing body; and
terms of office of all officers.
A person or licensee shall have a procedure for informing
all parents/guardians of children attending the Center of the identities of governing
body members.

The provider or governing body of a Center shall ensure that the licensee complies
with all applicable local, State and Federal Laws and regulations.

A person or licensee shall have an organized system of business and management and
sufficient staff, space and equipment to fulfill the following functions:

Administrative works
Fiscal duties
Clerical works
Cleaning and maintenance works
Food services duties
Direct daycare functions
Supervisory duties

INSURANCE COVERAGE

A person or licensee shall secure and maintain on file written documentation of
motor vehicle, fire and comprehensive general liability insurance, as required by
State Law(s).

RECORDS

A person or licensee shall maintain files and records applicable to licensing.

A person or licensee shall keep daily attendance records for children identifying
the hours of children’s attendance each day.

A person or licensee shall have a procedure to ensure that all information supplied
by parents/guardians is continuously updated and available to staff member(s) responsible
for a particular child on a need-to-know basis.

Personnel Files

A person or licensee shall have a personnel file for each staff member.

HUMAN RESOURCES

PERSONNEL POLICIES

A person or licensee should have written personnel policies and practices and make
them available to all staff and prospective staff.

Such policies should include, as appropriate, procedures for hiring, discipline,
dismissal, suspension and lay-off of staff in accordance with applicable laws.
As a daycare requirement, a statement signed by the staff member on the orientation
form shall confirm that the particular staff member has reviewed the relevant personnel
policies and practices and has had the opportunity to ask questions and receive
clarification.

General Qualifications

Center staff member file at least two letters of reference
from two adults who are familiar with the staff member but who are not related to
the staff member.
The center staff member should have an understanding and
respect for children, their needs and for a child’s family and culture.
Oblige a center staff member to sign a release of employment
history form and obtain Service Letters from the staff member’s current or most
recent previous employer.
Oblige a center staff member to be fingerprinted for child
care by the Delaware State Police as soon as they are hired or schedule an appointment
to be fingerprinted no later than the fifth working day.
Ask for the results of an adult abuse registry check through
the Department of Health and Social Services for applicable staff members as soon
as they are hired or no later than the fifth working day.
Should not employ or retain any person as a staff member
with.
Should not employ or retain in any capacity any person whose
child or children are removed from his/her custody because of abuse or neglect.
8.Should not employ or retain in any capacity any person convicted
of any offense defined as child sex abuse in Delaware Code.
9.Should inform staff members that alcohol or other drug use
that adversely affects essential job functions is unacceptable and of the prohibition
of unlawful use, possession, manufacture, distribution of controlled substances
or alcoholic beverages in the workplace.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

A person or licensee shall have for every staff member:

A health care provider written report of a health appraisal attesting to the health
of the staff member, including the ability to perform essential job functions, completed
within one year prior to the date of employment and on file with the Center within
the first month of employment.
Have written evidence on file with the Center within the first month of employment
of freedom from communicable tuberculosis verified within one year prior to the
date of initial employment at the Center, with further testing required every fifth
year of employment.
Have a written evidence of follow-up of any known health problem of the staff member
affecting or potentially affecting his/her ability to care for children.

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

A person or licensee shall provide each staff member of the Center written information
governing the reporting provision of the Delaware child abuse and neglect law(s)
and regulations, Center policies and procedures for reporting and documenting suspected
abuse and neglect, and maintain on file written documentation of their receipt of
this information.

OWNER OF A CENTER

The Owner or provider of a Center shall be considered staff and actively
involved if present at the Center during regular hours of operation for seven or
more hours per week and is required to follow all rules concerning a staff member
of the Center.

STAFF QUALIFICATIONS

For a child care center licensed before the effective date of these
rules, the person or licensee shall ensure that a staff member who is already in
a particular position or a new hire at that Center:

A staff should have four calendar years to meet the qualifications of an Early Childhood
Administrator, Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator or Early Childhood Teacher.
A staff should have two calendar years to meet the qualifications of an Early Childhood
Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood Caregiver, or Early Childhood Intern.
A staff is eligible for the time-limited periods to qualify for a particular position
provided that person remains at that Center or transfers only to a Center licensed
before the effective date of these rules and is directly affiliated with the original
Center.
A staff should have a written profession development plan kept in that staff member’s
personnel file that documents the particular position desired, the goals to achieve
that position, the progress made toward the position at least on a yearly basis,
and the target date for goal completion when working toward qualifying for a particular
position during the time-limited period.

Administrator

A person or licensee shall ensure that the Early Childhood Administrator
of the Center is at least twenty-one years of age and with an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in or in a field
related to child development, early childhood education, psychology, social work,
special education, elementary education, nursing, human services or business administration.

Or with a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university
including at least fifteen college/university credits in course content covering
at least three of the following topic areas – child development, developmental curriculum
planning, positive behavior management, health & safety, nutrition, family/community,
and professionalism; and twenty-four months of experience working with children
preschool age or younger in a group setting.

Curriculum Coordinator

A person or licensee should ensure that an Early Childhood Curriculum
Coordinator is at least twenty years of age and with a high school degree or its
equivalent and successful completion of fifteen college/university credits in child
development or early childhood education of which six college/university credits
shall be in early childhood curriculum development and planning and thirty-six months
of experience working with children preschool age or younger in group setting.

Or with Associate degree from an accredited college or university
in or in a field related to child development, psychology, social work, special
education, nursing or human services, including at least fifteen college/university
credits of child development, or early childhood education and twenty-four
months of experience working with children preschool age or younger in a
group setting.

Curriculum Coordinator -
Specialized Training

A person or licensee should
ensure that either the Early Childhood Administrator or Early Childhood Curriculum
Coordinator has successfully completed three college/university credits, which may
be included in the total number of college/university credits required for the position,
or forty-five clock hours of training in infant and/ or toddler development and
curriculum if the Center serves infants and/or toddlers

A person or licensee shall ensure that either the Early Childhood
Administrator or Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator has successfully completed
fifteen clock hours of training in school-age care if the Center serves school-age
children.

Teacher

A person or licensee shall ensure that an Early Childhood Teacher
is at least eighteen years of age and high
school degree or its equivalent and successful completion of both "Training
for Early Care and Education 1 & 2" and twelve months of experience working
with children preschool age or younger in a group setting.

Assistant Teacher

A person or licensee shall ensure that an Early Childhood Assistant
Teacher is at least eighteen years of age
and a high school degree or it’s equivalent and successful completion of `"Training
for Early Care and Education 1" and six months of experience working with children
preschool age or younger in a group setting.

Caregiver

A person or licensee shall ensure that an Early Childhood Caregiver
is at least eighteen years of age, and before the effective date of these rules,
was in the position formerly known as a Caregiver at a particular Center.

The Caregiver should demonstrates successful completion of a total
of sixty clock hours of training based on the early care and education core topic
areas and divided into each of the following: Child Development (fifteen hours),
Developmental Curriculum Planning (twelve hours), Positive Behavior Management (twelve
hours), Health (three hours), Safety (three hours), Nutrition (three hours), Family/Community
(six hours), and Professionalism (six hours).

Intern

A person or licensee shall ensure that an Early Childhood Intern
is at least sixteen years of age and meets one of the following qualifications:

With at least successful completion of either Delaware First’s
"Introduction to Child Care" or "Child Development" completed
within twelve months of employment.
With at least successful completion of three college/university
credits in either child development or early childhood education.

Staffing

A person or licensee shall ensure that the Center has at least one
staff member who meets the qualifications for the position of Early Childhood Administrator.

A person or licensee shall ensure that the Center has at least one
staff member who meets the qualifications for the position of Early Childhood Curriculum
Coordinator.

A person or licensee shall follow a ratio of Early Childhood Teachers
to Early Childhood Assistant Teachers, Early Childhood Caregivers and Early Childhood
Interns as indicated in the table below:

No. Teacher(s)
No. of Assistants, Caregivers and Interns

1


  1 to 4

2


  5 to 8

3


  9 to 12

4


  13 to 16

5


  17 to 20

6


  21 to 24

7


  25 to 28

8


  29 to 32

9


  33 to 36

10


  37 to 40

Direct Child Care Duties

A person or licensee shall ensure that staff charged with caring
for a child is not given other duties which would interfere with providing care
to children.

Substitute and Volunteer
Staff

A person or licensee shall have substitute staff that is at least
sixteen years of age, including documentation of their qualifications to fill a
particular position during the absences of permanent staff.

ORIENTATION

A person or licensee shall document that all staff members have been
given an orientation training session with the opportunity to ask questions and
receive clarification at the beginning of employment at the Center and periodic
updates as information is revised on the following:

Preparation for emergency and evacuation procedures.
Child care center policies on positive behavior management.
Child care center personnel and administrative policies.
Suspected child abuse and neglect law.
Detection of the symptoms of childhood illnesses.
Services and information on any other Federal or State Laws or regulations applicable
to children and families in care including non-discrimination.
Appropriate licensing rules and the location of a copy of the complete rules shall
be made available at the Center for staff review whenever requested.

TRAININGS

Annual Training
Annual Professional Development Plan
First Aid and CPR training

NUMBER OF STAFF

A person or licensee shall follow the following minimum staff/child
ratios and maximum group sizes for each age group listed during normal daily activities
at the Center as indicated in the table below:

1 staff for 4 Infant under 1 year with a group
size of 8
1 staff for 6 young toddlers ages 1 to 2 years with a group size of 12
1 staff for 8 older toddlers ages 2 to 3 years with a group size of 16
1 staff for 10 young Preschool Child ages 3 to 4 years with a group size of 20
1 staff for 12 older Preschool Child ages 4 to 5 years older with a group size of
24
1 staff for 15 School-Age Child ages 5 years or older with a group size of 30

STAFF COMMUNICATION

A person or licensee shall have an organized system of documented
communication among staff to ensure that any staff member assuming responsibility
for a child or children as, for example, during shift changes, is informed of any
significant information, problem, need or special circumstance involving the child
or children.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

A person or licensee shall ensure that every building, or part thereof
that is used as a Center, is constructed, used, furnished, maintained and equipped
in compliance with all applicable requirements established by Federal, State, local
and municipal regulatory bodies.

The person or licensee shall have written certification of compliance
from the appropriate regulatory bodies governing zoning, building construction and
safety, sanitation and fire safety. That consists of the following:

Usable space
Outdoor Area
Riding Toys
Access to space by children
Indoor Area
Sleeping Accommodations
Area for children who become ill
Toilet Facilities

SANITATION

The center should have written procedures of the following:

Hand washing
Standard Precautions
Diaper change

FOOD SAFETY

Foods should be stored in closed or sealed containers which are labeled.
Foods, drinks and meals should be stored off the floor.
Food and meals should be stored separately from cleaning materials.

STORAGE OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS

A person or licensee shall provide children with individual storage
space for personal belongings so that clothing or bedding used by a child does not
come into contact with that used by other children.

DOORS, WINDOWS AND CLIMATE
CONTROL

A licensee shall provide insect screening for all exterior doors
and operable windows when such doors and windows are used for ventilation, provided
that all requirements for fire safety have been met.

OUTDOOR CLIMATE

A person or licensee shall be aware of extreme weather conditions
such as air quality or wind chill factor that could affect the well being or health
of children and limit outside playing time when such extreme weather conditions
exist.

LIGHTING

A person or licensee shall ensure that a Center has sufficient natural
and artificial lighting to allow for the supervision of the children and provide
illumination of at least thirty foot candles at floor level in areas where children’s
activities occur.

WATER AND SEWAGE

A person or licensee shall ensure that the temperature level of the
water from all water taps accessible to children in care in a Center not exceed
120 degrees F.

HAZARDOUS FINISHES AND SURFACES

A person or licensee shall ensure that the Center not utilizes any
rough surface or finish where such surface or finish may present a hazard to children
in care.

EMERGENCY PLANNING

A person or licensee shall have a written emergency plan describing
procedures for both natural and man-made disasters for such situations as a fire,
flood, earthquake, extreme weather conditions, power failure or utility disruptions,
chemical or toxic spills, bomb threat, or terrorist attack.

FIREARMS

A person or licensee shall ensure that firearms and/or ammunition
not be within the Center’s premises at any time.

PETS

A person or licensee shall ensure that any pets kept by or located
in the Center are documented by a licensed veterinarian as not being carriers of
illness that would be a hazard to children, are free from disease and vaccinated
as prescribed by law or as recommended by a licensed veterinarian.

FIRST AID KITS

A person or licensee shall have, in locations readily accessible
to staff, but not to children, first aid kits containing disposable nonporous gloves,
scissors, tweezers, thermometer, bandage tape, sterile gauze pads, flexible roller
gauze, triangular bandages, safety pins, eye dressing, instant cold pack, CPR Barrier
device, non-medicated adhesive strip bandages, plastic bags for cloths, gauze, and
other materials used in handling blood.

TELEPHONES

A person or licensee shall ensure that a Center has a working, listed
telephone.

SAFETY PRACTICES

Make sure that all containers of poisonous, toxic, or hazardous materials kept in
a Center are prominently and distinctly marked or labeled for easy identification
as to contents and used only in such manner and under such conditions as will not
contaminate food or constitute a hazard to the children in care or to staff.
The center should have porches and elevated walkways or surfaces in a Center, of
more than two feet in height have hazard-free barriers to prevent falls.
Have an exit, exit access and exit discharge in a Center that is continuously maintained
free of obstruction.
Glass door panels and windows should have safety guards such as rails or mesh or
be of safety-grade glass or polymer and equipped with a vision strip.
Make use approved products and procedures to ensure that the Center is protected
from insect infestation and the products and procedures do not present a hazard
to children.
Always make sure that the children in care of a Center not swim in areas posted
as being unsafe.
Always check that stairways, inside and outside, over four (4) steps, have handrails
at a maximum height of thirty-eight (38) inches.
Have secured gates and stairways to provide infants and toddlers that are in care.
Make sure that a Center has child-proof receptacle covers for all electrical outlets
not in use and accessible to children or has electrical outlets that are of the
child-resistant ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GCFI) type.

TRANSPORTATION

A person or licensee of a Center which provides transportation for
children shall ensure that the vehicle and operator of a vehicle used to transport
children are in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws.

FIELD TRIPS

A person or licensee shall provide staff or adult supervision of
children during trips off the Center’s premises to ensure safety.

HEALTH CARE

Health Consultation
Health Care Plan
Health Appraisal
Health Observation On Arrival
Health Exclusion
Administration Of Medication
Child Accident And Injury
Adult Health

FOOD AND NUTRITION

A person or licensee shall have a written policy concerning food
service that includes:

A detailed of all food services provided.
Schedules of snacks and meals.
Measures and procedures related to food allergies, religious dietary requirements
and other special needs.
Food information and guidelines concerning the content of meals to be provided by
parents/guardians.
Have planned procedures to prevent spoilage of food brought from home.

EARLY CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT-A licensee shall have a written statement in plain
language regarding the positive behavior management of children.
ENROLLMENT-A person or licensee shall ensure that the daily population at the Center
is in accordance with any capacity restrictions on the Center’s license.
TRANSITIONS-A person or licensee shall ensure that staff works with the parent(s)/guardian(s)
to create and utilize a positive transition plan when admitting a new child into
the Center using such procedures as the exchange of pertinent information concerning
the child, phased-in entry to the program and the assignment of a primary staff
member especially for an infant or toddler.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS COMMUNICATION-A person or licensee shall have an organized system
of communicating with parent(s)/guardian(s) in a respectful manner that incorporates
the use of a written policy regarding parent(s)/guardian(s) communication including
strategies to ensure parent(s)/guardian(s) involvement in the Center.
PROGRAM GOALS AND PLANNING-A person or licensee shall develop written goals for
children’s development and education. These goals shall include areas of physical,
social, emotional, language/literacy, and cognitive development and be appropriate
to the ages and developmental levels of the children in attendance at the Center.
These should reflect what the Center hopes to accomplish through its program of
activities.
DOCUMENTING CHILDREN’S PROGRESS-A person or licensee shall have an organized system
for documenting the progress of individual children preschool-age and younger in
relation to appropriate developmental and educational goals.
INFANT AND TODDLER CARE-A person or licensee shall care for infants and toddlers
in rooms and outdoor play areas separate from older children unless twelve or fewer
children in total are present.
PROGRAM FOR INFANTS-A person or licensee shall ensure that with the approval of
the Early Childhood Administrator or Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator, individual
plans are developed for each infant in care. The program plan shall include age
and individually appropriate goals and describe specific activities and experiences
to be provided by staff in support of these goals.
PROGRAM FOR TODDLERS-A person or licensee should ensure that with the approval of
the Early Childhood Administrator or Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator, individual
plans are developed for each toddler in care.
PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN-A licensee shall ensure that staff interacts
with preschool-age children at their eye level, and whenever appropriate, sitting
on the floor with the children.
CARE OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN-A person or licensee shall ensure that when ten or more school-age children are in attendance,
the school-age children are cared for in an area physically separated from younger
children.
PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN-A person or licensee shall ensure that staff interacts
with school-age children providing opportunities, materials, and equipment.
EQUIPMENT- A person or licensee shall provide developmentally appropriate equipment
and materials for a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
SMOKING PROHIBITED-A person or licensee shall inform staff members that smoking
is prohibited at all times anywhere inside the Center, in the outdoor play area,
while transporting children, and in the presence of children during field trips
or routine program outings sponsored by the Center.
RELEASE OF CHILDREN-A person or licensee shall have and use written policy and procedures
for the release of children.

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