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Group & School Age Child Care Policies

Administrative Authority

Policy Statement that describes requirements for designating a person to hold administrative responsibilities when interacting with EEC.
Administrative Staffing at One Site

Policy Statement that describes the conditions that a Center Director must meet in order have administrative responsibilities for both group child care and school age.
Alternative Napping for Infants 12 to 15 Months

Policy Statement that describes specific circumstances and criteria allowing older infants to rest on a mat or cot.
Background Record Checks for Small Group and School Age Programs

Policy Statement that describes BRC licensing requirements for Small Group/School Age programs.
Best Practices for Bottle Feeding

Technical Assistance brochure designed for caregivers and educators on best practices for feeding breast milk or formula to babies
Bottle Warming Safety

Policy statement that describes required and safe procedures for warming formula or breast milk in an early education and child care setting.
Building Inspections

Policy Statement that identifies the building code requirements for large group and school age programs
Children's Record Requirements for Priority Populations

Policy Statement describing medical record allowances and extensions for homeless, teen parent and supportive families.
Preventing Choking In Our Children

Informational brochure for parents and providers on how to prevent choking. The brochure includes foods to avoid, how to make food safer, items that young children should never play with, plus other steps caregivers can take to keep children safe.
Complaints: Referral, Notification, and Corrective Action
Confidentiality of Family Information

Policy Statement for all licensed EEC programs that describes the required actions by child care programs and staff to protect the privacy of children and families.
Criteria for Exemption from Licensing

Policy Statement that defines specific circumstances that group and school age programs may be exempted from EEC licensing
Clarifying Definition for Small Group Programs

Policy Statement that provides additional information and clarification on physical space requirements for Small Group programs.
Definition of Full Time
Determining Activity Space

Policy Statement that defines and describes the requirement for children's indoor activity space
Developing a Basic Nutrition Training Program

Technical Assistance paper to assist child care programs in developing training for their staff/educators in USDA nutrition requirements
Developmental Placement Policy and Form

Policy Statement that defines the criteria and process for programs to have a child assigned to a fixed-age group different than the child's chronological age but determined to be developmentally appropriate. Included is a recommendation form to be completed by the program and approved by parents.
Dual Licensure: Group Child Care and Family Child Care
Emergency Contingency Plans
Entrapments

Policy Statement that describes potential child entrapment hazards with play equipment, fences and other structures in a childcare program.
Evidence of Financial Viability
Evidence of Immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Existing Licensee Moving or Opening a New Program
First Aid and CPR Approval

Policy Statement that describes requirements for Family, Group, and School Age providers and educators for 1^st Aid/CPR training.
Freezing or Reducing Enrollment

Policy Statement that describes EEC process when freezing or reducing child enrolment in all licensed programs.
Individual Health Care Plan Policy and Form

Policy Statement that details the requirements for programs when caring for children with chronic medical conditions. Included is a form for programs to complete and keep on file.
Lead Paint Compliance
Licensing Facilities With Multiple Buildings or Programs
Multi-Age Group Policy and Application

Policy Statement for Large Group and School Age that defines the criteria and process for programs to have a single, multi-age group of children. Included is an application form that requires EEC approval.
Oral Health

Group and School Age Child Care, and Family Child Care Licensing Policy Statement Number: P-EEC-11
Orientation to Early Education and Care

Policy Statement that describes orientation training requirements, including on-line training, for educators in Family, Group, and School Age programs.
Paid Staff

Policy Statement that describes requirements for designating a person to hold administrative responsibilities when interacting with EEC.
Physical Activity Time in Half Day Programs

Policy statement that defines half day programs and the requirements for children's physical activities.
Playground Safety

Policy Statement that details the regulatory and Consumers Product Safety Commission safety requirements for playground equipment, surfacing, fall heights and fall zones, hazards and child supervision for playgrounds.
Professional Development

Policy Statement with Questions & Answers Section that provides guidance to Family, Group and School Age educators on meeting professional development licensing requirements.
Public Approval
Record Keeping for Programs With Multiple Sites

Policy Statement with attached checklist that details "Master File" record keeping requirements for agencies operating multiple childcare sites.
Referral Services
Required Immunizations for Educators

Policy Statement clarifying the immunizations required by the Department of Public Health for educators to meet EEC licensing regulations
Required Notifications to EEC

Technical Assistance statement identifying events and circumstances requiring childcare programs to notify EEC.
Required Postings

Technical Assistance paper to assist programs in identifying the information and documents that must be visibly posted at the childcare facility.
Research, Experimentation, and Unusual Treatment
Sanitizing and Disinfecting

Policy Statement for Family, Group, and School Age programs that describes the requirements for the cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting of childcare items and equipment.
Shared Administrative Staffing

Policy Statement that describes the regulatory requirements when a program shares its administrative responsibilities between two people.
Safe Sleep for Infants

Policy Statement that details required Safe Sleep practices and crib requirements for all types of licensed care programs. This policy also includes a Question and Answer section to help guide providers and educators
Staff Ratios and Groupings

Policy Statement that identifies the regulatory requirements related to the of grouping of children, staff ratios and supervisory responsibilities.
Supervision of a Mixed Group of Group and School Age Children
Temporary Approval as Administrator

Policy Statement that describes all required conditions and requirements for the temporary approval of an educator to serve as a child care center administrator
Use of Half Day Ratios in Full Day Centers

Policy Statement describing conditions programs must meet in regards to the educator:child ratio in the half day component of the program.
Use of Portable Sinks

Policy Statement that identifies universal safety standard certifications and approval requirements for the use of portable sinks in childcare programs.
Variable Capacity
Youth Workers