Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024
(1) Definition. Day care/nighttime care
provided for a child in his own home. The child care provider may be a relative
or non-relative who may or may not live in the home with the child and his/her
parent.
(2) There are no minimum
standards for in-home care. If a parent/responsible caretaker selects in-home
care, the Department has no regulatory responsibility in approving this day
care arrangement.
(3) Purchase of
In-Home Care.
(a) The Department will
reimburse the parent/responsible caretaker for the cost, up to the maximum
allowed, for in-home day care.
(b)
Reimbursement for in-home day care will be made to JOBS participants clients
eligible for transitional day care, and at risk income eligibles.
(1) Licensing Requirement. Refer to Rule
660-5-25-.05(1).
A Group Day Care Home or Group Nighttime Home which is operational for more
than four consecutive hours during a 24-hour period shall be subject to
licensure.
(2) Legal Base. The
Department of Human Resources is given the authority under Alabama statutes to
prescribe and publish minimum standards for licensing and approving group day
care homes and nighttime homes.
(3)
Definitions.
(a) Group Day Care Home. A
child-care facility which is a family home and which receives at least seven
but no more than twelve children for care during part of the day where there
are at least two adults present and supervising the activities.
(b) Group Nighttime Home. A child-care
facility which is a family home which receives at least seven but no more than
twelve children for nighttime care after 7 p.m. where there are at least two
adults present and supervising the activities.
(c) Operator/Caregiver. The person
responsible for daily operation and management of the group day care home,
including supervision of caregiving staff and care and guidance of the
children.
(d) Assistant Caregiver.
A person providing care and guidance of the children in a group day care home,
under the supervision of the operator/caregiver.
(e) Caregiving Staff. Includes the
operator/caregiver and any assistant caregivers providing care and guidance of
the children in a group day care home.
(f) Substitute. A person, at least 19 years
of age, approved by the Department, and on call if the operator must be away
from the home.
(g) Refer to Rules
660-5-25-.05(3)
for other definitions which pertain to group day care home and group nighttime
home.
(4) The Home -
Physical Environment.
(a) Location.
1. The home shall be located in a
neighborhood which meets local zoning ordinances.
2. The home shall meet all state, local, and
municipal codes and ordinances. Inspections by the state or local fire
department and by the local health department shall be requested as determined
necessary by the Department, by the operator, or by officials of the fire and
health departments.
(b)
Space.
1. There shall be 32 square feet of
usable play space available for each child present in the group day care home.
Usable play space shall not include office space, bathrooms, bedrooms, storage
rooms, or kitchens.
2. All rooms
used for the care of children shall be well-lighted, adequately ventilated and
comfortably cooled and/or heated.
3. All gas space heaters shall be
vented.
4. No kerosene heaters or
portable space heaters shall be used during hours of child care.
5. Any fans within reach of the children
shall have enclosed blades.
6. The
group day care home, its furnishings, and premises shall be maintained in a
clean and safe condition.
7. The
home shall have space for providing privacy to a child as needed, and to
members of the operator/caregiver's household, whether for resting, studying,
or other purposes. Bathing and dressing shall be done in private.
8. Space and facilities shall be available
for the temporary care of sick children or of members of the
operator/caregiver's household.
9.
Space shall be available to each child for storing his personal
items.
10. An outdoor play area of
not less than 600 square feet shall be available. The outdoor play area will be
enclosed by a fence, at least 4 feet in height, with a locking gate. The fence
shall be in good repair.
11. The
following regulations shall apply when a swimming pool is accessible to the
area used for child care:
(i) When a swimming
pool, exceeding 2 feet in depth is accessible to the area used for child care,
the pool shall be enclosed by a fence, at least 4 feet in height, with a locked
gate. The gate and all areas of access shall remain locked at all times the
pool is not in use.
(ii) If
children are allowed in the pool area, additional supervision shall be
required. The child-staff ratio shall be one adult caregiver to one child under
age 2 1/2 and one adult caregiver to five children 2 1/2 and above.
(iii) A person holding a current advanced
lifesaving certificate shall be present at all times when the pool is in
use.
(iv) The water shall be clean
and treated in compliance with health department recommendations.
(v) When a wading structure (less than 2 feet
in depth) is available to the children, there shall be continuous supervision
by at least two adult caregivers. The wading pool shall be filled with clean
water prior to each day's usage. The wading pool shall be emptied at the end of
each day.
(vi) The group day care
home shall have on file written, signed permission from each child's
parent(s)/guardian(s) to allow participation in swimming or wading
activities.
(vii) The
operator/caregiver shall provide the parent(s)/guardian(s) with a written
statement of pool regulations and qualifications of staff who will supervise
swimming or wading.
(c) Safety.
1. The children shall be visually supervised
at all times.
2. The home and
grounds shall be free from anything which constitutes a danger or hazard, such
as but not limited to: abandoned automobiles and household appliances,
uncovered wells and cisterns; stacked lumber with exposed nails; and
explosives. Safeguards shall be provided against potential hazards, such as but
not limited to: carpentry tools, machinery, firearms and ammunition, stairs,
open fires, heaters, cooking ranges, floor furnaces, and thermostatic
controls.
3. All poisons and items
labeled "Keep out of the reach of children" shall be kept in a locked
cabinet.
4. Animals that could pose
a threat to the health and safety of the children shall be kept in an area away
from the children. A certificate of rabies vaccination shall be on file for any
animal on the premises required by law to be vaccinated. Animals or breeds of
animals which have shown aggressive behavior, shall not be kept on the
premises.
5. All exposed electrical
outlets in rooms used for the care of children shall have protective covers.
Covers shall be large enough to prevent being swallowed.
6. A smoke detector, powered by the home's
electrical service, shall be located within 10 feet of each bedroom and no more
than 30 feet apart in hallways. In a two-story house (upstairs or basement) an
additional smoke detector shall be located at the head of the
stairway.
7. A fire extinguisher
with at least a 2A-10BC rating shall be located in an accessible area of the
home. The fire extinguisher shall be a dry chemical type, no less than 5 pounds
in weight.
8. All approved exits
shall be maintained in unobstructed, easily traveled condition at all times
children are present.
9. All
bathroom doors and doors of all other rooms accessible to children which have
locks shall have available a device to allow the door to be opened from the
outside in case of emergency. The device used to open locked doors shall be
readily accessible to caregivers. Locks which would prevent children from
exiting a room are prohibited.
10.
Any stairway or steps in the home shall be maintained in a safe condition at
all times. Landings, steps, and stairs shall be provided with handrails
installed at child height. Stairways and steps in areas of the home accessible
to children under three years shall have safety gates installed to prevent
falling.
11. Hot tubs shall be
drained or safely covered during the hours of child care.
12. Clear glass doors, such as patio type
doors and storm doors, shall be plainly marked at children's eye level to
prevent accidental impact.
13.
Smoking is prohibited in the presence of children.
14. All video recordings, reading materials,
etc., of a sexually explicit nature, or with violent or frightening content
shall be kept in an area inaccessible to children.
(d) Emergency Procedures.
1. The group day care home shall have a
working telephone.
2. The operator
shall maintain a listing of names and telephone numbers, posted by the
telephone for ready reference in emergency situations. The listing shall
include:
(i) Each child's
parent(s)/guardian(s);
(ii) Each
child's responsible relative and doctor;
(vi) Poison control center;
(vii) Department of Human
Resources;
(viii) Substitute
helper; and
3. A written
plan for the evacuation and/or care of the children in case of fire, tornado,
serious accident or injury, or power failure shall be established and posted.
The operator/caregiver shall inform any assistant and substitute caregivers of
his/her duties and responsibilities in case of emergency. A fire drill program
shall be established and practiced monthly to assure prompt evacuation of the
home in case of emergency.
4. A
statement, signed by the child's parent(s), or guardian(s) authorizing
emergency medical care during the hours of care, shall be in the child's file
in the home prior to attendance. (This is to be used if the
parent(s)/guardian(s) cannot be located.)
(5) Caregiving Staff and Household Members.
(a) Personal Health.
1. Initially, the applicant/operator shall
provide a medical report from a licensed practicing medical doctor or a
physician's assistant. The initial report shall be dated within six months
prior to licensing and shall document the date and result of a tuberculin skin
test or chest x-ray. The medical report shall attest to the physical and mental
suitability of the applicant/operator/caregiver to care for children and the
person's freedom from infectious and contagious diseases. The statement shall
be signed by the licensed practicing medical doctor or the physician's
assistant and shall be on file with the Department. A copy of the medical
statement shall be kept by applicant/operator/caregiver for the group day care
home file.
2. At least every four
years after the initial doctor's medical report is provided to the Department,
the operator/caregiver shall obtain a report from a licensed practicing medical
doctor or a physician's assistant which attests to the operator's freedom from
infectious and contagious diseases and to his/her physical and mental fitness
to care for children.
3. A medical
report from a licensed practicing medical doctor or a physician's assistant
shall be submitted initially and at least every four years thereafter on all
members of the household who have contact with the children in care. Each
report shall indicate the persons's physical condition and freedom from
infectious and contagious diseases.
4. A medical report from a licensed
practicing medical doctor or a physician's assistant shall be submitted
initially and at least every four years thereafter on all assistant and
substitute caregivers and household domestic help who have contact with the
children in care or food served to the children in care. Each report shall
indicate the person's physical condition and freedom from infectious and
contagious diseases.
5. An
operator/caregiver or assistant caregiver who shows indications of a physical,
emotional, or mental conditions which could be detrimental to the children in
care or which would prevent satisfactory performance of duties shall not
continue giving care to children until the condition is cleared to the
satisfaction of the examining medical doctor and the Department
representative.
6. The Department
representative shall require an additional medical or psychological evaluation,
if a change in the condition of the operator/caregiver or assistant caregiver
is evident. A release to allow the Department representative to confer directly
with the doctor, shall be provided by the operator/caregiver upon
request.
(b)
Qualifications of the Operator/Caregiver.
1.
A minimum of three references will be provided to the Department's
representative to verify the character and suitability of the
operator/caregiver to care for children. Three references shall also be
provided for all adult household members who have contact with the children.
All references shall be contacted by the Department representative.
2. The operator/caregiver shall be at least
19 years of age and shall have a high school diploma or GED. Prior to
licensing, the operator/caregiver shall obtain at least 16 clock hours of
on-site training in a facility approved by the Department. If such training is
not immediately available, written approval from the Department to receive
training within six months may be substituted.
3. The operator/caregiver shall have or shall
obtain training in child development through participation in workshops,
meetings, or one to one consultation. Documentation of 6 hours of training
every 2 years shall be submitted to the Department.
4. The operator/caregiver shall not work
outside the home or attend school during the hours of child care, and no other
activities that take time and attention away from the children shall be
performed in the home during the hours of child care. Household duties related
to the care of the children shall be performed as necessary.
(c) Licensed Capacity and Ratio of
Caregivers to Children.
1. The group day care
home shall be licensed for no more than 12 children. The number and age range
of the day or nighttime children shall conform to that which is specified on
the license.
(i) The number of children
present in the home shall not exceed the licensed capacity for any part of the
day.
(ii) Drop-in and part-time
children shall be counted in the licensed capacity regardless of the length of
time they are present. These children shall meet the same requirements as
full-time children.
(iii) Related
children who do not live with the operator/caregiver 24 hours a day shall be
included in the licensed capacity.
2. An assistant caregiver shall be present in
the home whenever seven or more children are present.
(d) Qualifications of Assistant Caregivers
and Substitute Caregivers.
1. The assistant
caregiver shall be at least 19 years of age and able to read and write. They
shall be competent to understand and carry out emergency procedures. The
assistant caregiver shall receive at least 16 clock hours of training in child
care during the first six months of employment.
2. Substitute caregivers shall be at least 19
years of age and able to read and write. They shall be available to assist in
emergency situations or when the operator/caregiver is unavailable.
3. Assistant and substitute caregivers shall
be approved by the Department representative. Medical reports and three
references verifying the character and suitability of the caregivers shall be
made available to the Department representative and shall be kept on file in
the group day care home.
(e) Staff Training.
1. The operator/caregiver shall share
information received in workshops, through consultation, etc., with assistant
caregivers. In addition, all caregiving staff shall read the Minimum Standards
for Group Day Care and Group Nighttime Homes and shall be informed of emergency
procedures.
(6) Care of the Children.
(a) Health Practices and Physical Care.
1. Medical reports and immunizations.
(i) Each child under five years of age shall
have, within 12 months prior to admission, a physical examination or medical
screening or assessment (such as MediKids). The physical examination shall be
performed by a licensed, practicing medical doctor, other medical personnel who
are administratively responsible to a licensed, practicing medical doctor, or a
licensed registered nurse who has access to consultation on a regular planned
basis from a licensed, practicing medical doctor. Documentation of availability
and frequency of consultation shall be in written form.
(ii) Effective July 1, 1993, each child under
five years of age and five year olds who are not enrolled in public/private
school kindergarten shall have an unexpired State of Alabama Certificate of
Immunization (ADPH-F-IMM-50) on file in the home prior to the child's admission
or one of the following conditions shall be met:
(I) An unexpired Alabama Certificate of
Medical Exemption (ADPH-F-IMM-50) shall be on file in the home; or
(II) Where immunizations are waived on
religious grounds, an Alabama Certificate of Religious Exemption
(ADPH-F-IMM-50) shall be on file on the home.
(iii) In situations where medical services
are not available, written verification of appointment to receive the medical
examination shall be substituted for no more than three months, and shall be on
file in the home.
(iv) Before a
child with special needs such as a mental or physical handicap or a medical
condition is received for care, the operator/caregiver shall receive a
statement signed by a licensed physician which identifies the child's
condition, indicates the limits of the child's participation in daily
activities, and gives special instructions for the child's care.
2. Medication.
(i) If medication (prescription or
over-the-counter) is to be administered by the operator/caregiver, it shall be
given or applied only with prior written permission from a
parent(s)/guardian(s).
(ii)
Medication shall be kept in the original container, stored according to
instructions and clearly labeled with the child's name.
(iii) The operator/caregiver shall keep all
medications including over-the-counter medications, and medication belonging to
household members in a locked cabinet or a locked box.
(iv) All children's medication shall be
returned to the parent(s)/guardian(s) or disposed of properly when no longer
needed.
(v) The operator/caregiver
shall give or apply the medication according to the instructions provided by
the parent(s)/guardian(s) or the child's physician. The operator/caregiver
shall maintain a written record of the time and amount of medication given or
applied.
(vi) Prescription
medication shall have a pharmacy label indicating the physician's name, child's
name, instructions, and the name of the medication.
3. Sanitation.
(i) The group care home, its furnishings, and
premises shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition to provide a
healthful environment for the general welfare of children.
(ii) The home and premises shall be kept free
of standing water.
(iii) The home
shall be maintained so as to prevent and/or eliminate rodent and insect
infestation.
(iv) Any doorway,
window, or other opening to the outside used for ventilation shall be equipped
with screening in good repair to prevent insects from entering the
home.
(v) Each sink, bathroom, or
other water fixture used by the children shall be supplied with safe water from
an approved source. Water shall be supplied from a public water system or from
a private system which meets the requirements of the local health
department.
(vi) Sewage and other
water-carried wastes shall be disposed of through a municipal sewer system or
into a private system which shall meet requirements of the local health
department.
(vii) Garbage and trash
shall be removed at intervals to prevent creating a nuisance or a menace to
health. Garbage shall be stored in fly-proof and watertight containers with
tight-fitting covers.
(viii) Sick
children shall not be accepted for care. When a child becomes sick during care,
he/she shall be isolated from the other children, in an area that allows for
supervision and comfort until the child can be picked up. All bedding, toys,
equipment, and bathroom fixtures used by a sick child or household members
shall be cleaned and disinfected before being used by another child.
(ix) Handwashing sinks shall be supplied with
warm running water. Hot water temperatures in sinks accessible to the children
shall not exceed 120°. Paper towels or single use cloth towels shall be
provided for hand drying.
4. Toileting and Diapering.
(i) Bathroom facilities shall be clean and
adapted for the comfort and safety of the children. Stools with nonskid legs
shall be available for handwashing and toileting. If potty chairs are used,
they shall be emptied into the toilet, washed and disinfected after each
use.
(ii) Bathroom fixtures
including toilet, sink, counter surfaces, and floors shall be cleaned and
disinfected daily. More frequent cleaning shall be done as necessary.
(iii) The diapering area shall be covered
with disposable paper which is changed after each use, or shall have a washable
surface which is cleaned and disinfected after each use.
(iv) Disposable diapers shall be placed in a
covered container with plastic liner out of the reach of the
children.
(v) Cloth diapers shall
be rinsed in the toilet if soiled and placed in a plastic bag out of reach of
the children.
(vi) Caregivers shall
wash hands thoroughly after each diaper change. The diapering area shall be
located as near as possible to a sink but not in the kitchen. Paper towels or
single use cloth towels shall be provided for hand drying.
(vii) Children shall not be left unattended
during diapering.
(viii) The
operator/caregiver shall work with the parent(s)/guardian(s) on when to begin
toilet training procedures. Toilet training shall not be started until a child
has been in the home long enough to feel comfortable. The child shall be able
to communicate his needs and understand what is asked of him/her. The
operator/caregiver shall consult with parent(s)/guardian(s) on their effort in
toilet training to ensure a consistent and relaxed toilet training process. No
child shall be made to sit on the potty or toilet for more than five
minutes.
5. Rest/Sleep.
(i) Infants, toddlers, and preschool children
shall have a period of rest/sleep each day, according to their individual
needs. School-age children shall be allowed to rest/sleep if needed, but shall
not be required to do so.
(ii) The
group day care home shall provide cribs and/or cots for children who rest/sleep
during hours of care. The cots shall be clean and sanitary and free of hazards
at all times and shall be of such quality as to ensure good sleeping posture.
Coverings shall be appropriate to the season and shall be made of materials
commonly used for bed linen. Sheets and covers shall be laundered weekly or
more often) when soiled. Each child shall have his/her own bedding. Clean
bedding shall be supplied prior to use by another child.
(iii) All children under 12 months of age
shall sleep alone in a crib. All children between 12 and 18 months of age shall
sleep alone in a crib or on a low cot. Children over 18 months shall sleep
alone on a cot.
(iv) After a child
has rested for a reasonable period of time he/she shall be allowed to get up
and occupy himself/herself with quiet activities.
6. Health Reporting.
(i) The operator/caregiver shall promptly
report any accident, suspected illness, or other changes observed in the
child's health, to the parent.
(ii)
If a communicable disease occurs among the children in the home, the
operator/caregiver shall notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each exposed child
immediately so that the child may be observed for symptoms of
disease.
(iii) The
operator/caregiver shall report in writing any injury or serious contagious
illness occurring while the child is in care, requiring professional medical
attention, to the Department within five days of occurrence.
(iv) Each child shall be observed for illness
and/or injuries upon his/her arrival at the group day care home or group
nighttime home, and if possible, shall be observed in the presence of the
parent/guardian. The operator/caregiver is required by law, to report known or
suspected child abuse or neglect to the County Department of Human Resources or
the local chief of police, or county sheriff. The report shall be made
immediately by telephone or direct oral communication, followed by a written
report, containing all known information. The law also contains immunity
provisions so that any person making a report in good faith is immune from any
civil or criminal liability. The law further provides that all reports of child
abuse or neglect, investigative reports by the Department of Human Resources,
and certain other records of child abuse and neglect are considered
confidential under penalty of criminal law. The operator/caregiver shall
cooperate with Department personnel on any child abuse or neglect
investigation, including providing information to workers and allowing access
to children and records.
(b) Activities.
1. The operator/caregiver shall plan a
balanced daily program of activities appropriate to the number and ages of the
children. A written plan of activities shall be posted each week. Plans shall
include such activities as stories, creative art, rhythm and music, building
and manipulative toys, dramatic play or make believe games, science
experiences, water play, climbing, and sand and digging. There shall be periods
of quiet play and periods of active play. Time for listening and talking with
children shall be included daily.
2. Television may be used to supplement and
enhance the daily plan for the children, but viewing shall be limited to
children's programs. Videos shall be viewed by the operator/caregiver for
appropriateness prior to being seen by the children. No child shall be required
to watch television.
3. When
children participate in field trips, there shall be a written plan including
destination, adults and children involved, and transportation arrangements.
Written permission shall be obtained from the parent(s)/guardian(s) before each
field trip.
4. Except in extremely
inclement weather, there shall be outdoor play each day for the children,
including infants and toddlers.
5.
All activities shall be planned for positive development of the children.
Potentially harmful activities shall be avoided.
(c) Equipment.
1. All equipment shall be sturdy, safe, and
clean. Unsafe equipment shall be repaired or removed from the home or play
yard.
2. The operator/caregiver
shall provide a variety of toys, games, and other play equipment appropriate to
the ages and interests of the children in care. Shelves or cabinets shall be
provided so that toys can be stored in an orderly way.
3. Variety of outdoor equipment shall be
available. Climbers, swings, and other large equipment shall be securely
anchored and placed over grass, sand, or other soft surfaces instead of
concrete or asphalt.
(d)
Discipline. The caregivers shall use positive methods of discipline which
encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation. The play
area shall be arranged to ensure the safety of each child and lessen the
opportunity for inappropriate behavior. Disciplinary practices shall be
according to the following requirements:
1.
Limits or rules shall be understandable to the children.
2. Expected behavior shall be on the child's
level.
3. A kind, firm voice shall
be used.
4. Discipline shall be
consistent and fair.
5. Discipline
shall not be associated with food, naps, or bathroom procedures.
6. No corporal/physical punishment shall be
used.
7. Discipline shall not be
carried out in a humiliating, shaming, or frightening manner.
8. Discipline shall be related to the
behavior and shall be carried out as soon as possible after the
misbehavior.
9. No verbal abuse,
threats or derogatory remarks about the child or his/her family shall be
used.
10. Discipline carried out by
the child's peers shall not be allowed or encouraged.
(e) Transportation. The operator shall adhere
to the following requirements regarding the transportation of children:
1. The caregiver shall not transport children
in a vehicle without the written consent of the
parent(s)/guardian(s).
2. The
caregiver shall use federally approved car seats, which are properly installed
and maintained, when transporting children under three years of age.
3. Children age 3 and older shall be secured
in an individual seat belt or in federally approved car seats of the
appropriate size.
4. Children shall
not be left unattended in a vehicle.
5. The driver shall have a valid driver's
license and shall also be secured in a seat belt, whenever children in care are
being transported.
6. There shall
be an adult in addition to the driver whenever 7 or more children are being
transported.
7. All adults and
children shall be secured in a seat belt.
8. Written transportation plans shall be
submitted to the Department.
(f) Nutritional Needs. The operator shall
provide a nutritious meal and snacks each day for the children in care. Meals
and snacks shall be planned in accordance with USDA guidelines.
1. Mid-morning, mid-afternoon and bedtime
snacks shall be available as needed and shall consist of at least two of the
following four choices:
(i) Milk or milk
products;
(ii) Meat or meat
alternate;
(iii) Fruit, vegetable
or full strength juice; and
(iv)
Bread, cereal, crackers or other bread products.
2. A meal shall be provided for children in
care and shall consist of at least the following:
(i) Meat or meat alternate;
(ii) Vegetables, and/or fruits (2 vegetables
or one vegetable and one fruit);
(iii) Bread or bread product; and
3. Formula or food for infants and other
special diets recommended or prescribed by a physician, shall be prepared as
directed or provided by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Special foods for children
shall be clearly labeled with the child's name and stored as
directed.
4. Breakfast shall be
served to children who go directly to school from nighttime care, unless
breakfast is provided by the school or by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Breakfast
shall consist of at least the following:
(i)
Fruit or vegetable or full strength juice;
(ii) Bread or bread product; and
5. Fluid milk shall be served. No powdered
milk shall be used for drinking.
6.
Menus shall be planned at least one week in advance and posted for parents to
see.
7. Water shall be offered to
the children several times a day.
(g) Meal Service.
1. Caregivers and children shall wash their
hands before eating or preparing foods. Disposable paper or single use cloth
towels shall be provided for drying hands.
2. Feeding chairs shall be provided for
infants. Child-size tables and chairs shall be provided for preschool children.
Feeding chairs and tables on which food is served shall be thoroughly cleaned
prior to and after snacks and meals. Each child's food shall be served from an
individual dish.
3. Napkins and
forks and/or spoons shall be provided for children who feed
themselves.
4. All formula and food
brought from home shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored.
Milk and prepared formula shall be placed immediately in the refrigerator.
Previously opened baby food jars shall not be accepted by the
operator/caregiver. All formula remaining in the bottle after a feeding shall
be discarded.
5. Infants shall be
held when fed from a bottle. Bottles shall not be propped.
6. The size of servings shall be adequate to
meet children's needs. Food, including dessert or milk, shall not be forced on
or withheld from a child.
(h) Food Protection and Preparation.
1. Food shall be in good condition and from
an approved commercial source.
2.
No home-canned foods shall be used.
3. Food shall be protected from contamination
during storage, preparation, and serving. Potentially hazardous foods, such as
milk, eggs, meat, poultry or fish, shall be maintained at a temperature of
45° F or below except during necessary preparation. A thermometer shall be
placed in the refrigerator to assure proper temperature for food protection.
Foods prepared in advance of serving time shall be maintained at a safe
temperature (below 45 degrees or above 140 degrees).
4. All food preparation surfaces and utensils
shall be thoroughly cleaned before use.
5. Once food has been served to a child,
portions of leftover food shall not be served again.
6. Tableware cooking utensils, and all food
contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
7. Containers of poisonous or toxic materials
shall be clearly labeled for easy identification of contents. Such materials
shall be stored in a locked cabinet, inaccessible to children and away from
food storage and preparation areas.
8. Live animals, including birds and turtles,
shall not be allowed in food storage, food preparation, and/or food service
areas.
9. Floors in food
preparation and service areas shall be swept and/or vacuumed daily and mopped
as required to maintain cleanliness.
10. Smoking shall be prohibited in areas of
food storage, food preparation, and/or food service.
(i) Nighttime Care.
1. A nightly schedule shall be planned for
the hours the children are awake.
2. The operator/caregiver shall work with the
parent(s)/guardian(s) to provide consistency between the family and the
nighttime group home bedtime routines.
3. The scheduling of arrival and departure of
children, and the grouping of children shall be arranged so that no child is
deprived of sleep or has his/her sleep unnecessarily disrupted.
4. The number of children in nighttime care
shall not exceed the number of children for which the nighttime home is
licensed. At least one adult in addition to the operator/caregiver shall be
present whenever 7 or more children are present.
5. Children shall have shower, tub, or sponge
baths as needed for body cleanliness. When a bathtub is used, fresh water shall
be provided for each use. Children shall not be left unattended in the
bathtub.
6. Cots, fitted with firm
mattresses shall be provided for children who receive their regular night's
sleep in the home. Cots shall be clean and sanitary and free of hazards and
shall be of such quality as to ensure good sleeping posture. Bedding shall be
appropriate to the season. Sheets and covers shall be laundered weekly or more
often when soiled. Each child shall have his/her own bedding. Bedding shall be
changed prior to use by another child.
7. All children under 12 months of age shall
sleep alone in a crib. Children 12 to 18 months shall sleep alone in a crib or
on a low cot fitted with a firm mattress. Preschool children shall sleep alone
on cots fitted with firm mattresses.
8. Sleepwear shall be clean and comfortable
and labeled with the child's name.
9. Each child's toilet articles (such as
combs, toothbrushes, etc.) shall be labeled with the child's name, kept
separate, and in sanitary condition.
(7) Administration.
(a) General Administrative Responsibilities
of the Operator/Caregiver.
1. The
operator/caregiver shall not discuss or disclose personal information regarding
children and facts learned about children and their relatives except:
(i) With the parent/guardian or the
person/persons authorized by the parent(s)/guardian(s) to receive such
information;
(ii) With the agency
assisting the parent/guardian with planning for the child; or
(iii) With the Department
representative.
2. The
operator/caregiver shall maintain the prescribed minimum standards and
regulations. The operator is responsible for providing care appropriate to meet
the daily needs of the children in care. The operator/caregiver shall consult
with the Department representative as needed for the benefit of care of the
children.
3. An operating budget
(actual or projected) shall be submitted initially to the Department
representative. There shall be financial resources available to provide for the
satisfactory care of the children in care in regard to upkeep of the home and
the provision of nutritious meals, safe play equipment, and required
arrangements for comfortable rest/sleep.
4. A copy of the current license and most
recent licensing evaluation for the group day care home or group nighttime home
shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the home.
5. A daily attendance record shall be kept
for children in care. Documentation shall be provided showing that the
assistant caregiver was present when 7 or more children were in the home. This
record shall be available for review by the Department
representative.
(b)
Reports to the Department. The following reports are required:
1. Monthly reports shall be completed on the
last working day of each month and submitted to the Department within five days
on a specified form provided to the operator/caregiver by the
Department.
2. Verbal report within
24 hours of any accident in which a child receives an injury requiring
professional medical attention, followed by a written report within 5
days.
3. Changes in the assistant
or substitute caregiver.
4. Any
change of address or telephone number of the operator/caregiver.
5. Serious accidents or serious illness of
the operator/caregiver or household members.
6. Child abuse and neglect reports.
7. Serious damage, such as weather damage,
fire damage, vandalism, etc., to the group day care home or the premises which
affects the care of the children, shall be reported verbally within 24 hours,
followed by a written report within 5 days.
(c) Information Provided to
Parent(s)/Guardian(s).
1. The
operator/caregiver shall provide parent(s)/guardian(s) with a written statement
of services to be provided by the operator/caregiver, and rules and policies of
the home. A copy of this written statement shall be provided to the Department
representative.
2. Agreements shall
be made between the parent(s)/guardian(s) and operator/caregiver pertaining to
child-care practices, schedules, fees, hours of care, meals and special
needs.
3. Parent(s)/guardian(s)
shall be informed of their right to visit and observe their child in the group
day care home at any time during the hours of care.
4. Parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be informed in
writing regarding procedures they may use to make a complaint.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) shall also be informed of how they may obtain a copy of
the Minimum Standards.
(d) Information to be Obtained from
Parent(s)/Guardian(s).
1. Pertinent
information needed about the child's general health, his/her usual routines,
required pre-admission form and child's medical report and immunization
certificate shall be provided when a child is accepted for care.
2. Transportation arrangements for the child
to and from the home shall be discussed with the operator/caregiver. Written
authorization of person(s) allowed to pick up the child shall be given to the
operator/caregiver.
3. A written
list of people to contact in an emergency if the parent(s)/guardian(s) cannot
be reached shall be on file. The list shall include person's name, address,
telephone number and relationship to the child.
4. Written permission allowing the
operator/caregiver to transport the child if transportation is provided, shall
be on file.
5. Written permission
for use of the swimming pool and/or wading pool if this is available, shall be
on file.
6. Written authorization
for the operator/caregiver to obtain emergency medical care for the child if
the parent cannot be reached shall be on file prior to the child's entering
care.
(e) Records to be
Kept by Operator/Caregiver.
1. There shall be
three references on each assistant caregiver, substitute, and all adult
household members. Reference information on the operator/caregiver shall be
maintained by the Department representative.
2. Medical reports on the assistant caregiver
and any substitute caregiver shall be maintained.
3. Children's records shall contain medical
forms, immunization certificates, transportation authorization, swimming
permission, emergency medical care authorization, child's pre-admission forms,
parent(s)/guardian(s) information including name, address, telephone, place of
employment, work hours, and general background information on the child and the
family.
4. The operator/caregiver
shall maintain records on children and caregiving staff for at least 2 years
after the child or staff member has left. Copies of the report to the
Department shall also be kept for 2 years.
(f) Responsibilities of the Department.
1. Visits may be made at any time at the
discretion of the Department of Human Resources or its representative, without
prior notice, for the purpose of determining compliance with the Minimum
Standards, investigating complaints, or any other department-related
purpose.
2. The Department
representative shall make prompt decisions on applications and renewals, and
issue licenses for approved applications.
3. The Department representative shall
maintain confidentiality concerning information regarding the
operator/caregiver, other caregiving staff, household members of the group day
care home, and the children and families being served.
(8) Character and Suitability
Requirement.
(a) All applicants and holders
of a child-care license or six-month permit, all applicants for employment in a
paid or voluntary position, and all current employees in paid or voluntary
positions must be suitable and of good moral character in order to operate or
work in a child-care facility. All applicants shall be investigated to
determine character and suitability to hold a license/permit or work in a
child-care facility. For purposes of this requirement, an applicant includes
individuals as well as all board members and officers of corporations,
partnerships, associations or other legal entities.
(b) In addition to those listed below,
factors relevant in assessing character and suitability include, but are not
limited to, character references, community reputation, work history, criminal
history, personal history, interpersonal skills, mental and physical
limitations, and psychological problems.
(c) The criminal record on individuals must
be reviewed, and will be a factor in determining the character and suitability
of individuals to hold a license or six-month permit or work in a child-care
facility.
1. All applicants for a license or
six-month permit and all staff members and applicants for a license/permit or
employment, in paid or voluntary positions, must reveal on their application
all past criminal convictions and/or current charges, except for minor traffic
violations (parking and improper turning, stopping, or vehicle equipment
tickets), since age 16.
2. The
licensee or permit holder, and all staff members must advise the Department of
all criminal convictions and/or current criminal charges, except for minor
traffic violations (parking and improper turning, stopping, or vehicle
equipment tickets), which occur after the licensee/permit holder attains a
license/permit or during the course of employment with the child-care
facility.
3. A licensee/permit
holder, staff member, or applicant for employment for a paid or voluntary
position is considered unsuitable to work or continue to work in a child-care
facility if he/she has a criminal conviction in this or another state at any
time which:
(i) Involves a sex-related crime.
Such crimes include, but are not limited to, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation,
molestation, rape, child pornography, sale or exhibition of obscene materials,
sodomy, sexual mischief, incest, enticement for immoral purposes, prostitution,
pandering or promoting prostitution, and obscenity; or
(ii) Involves serious intentional, reckless
or negligent physical injury, danger or death of any person. Such crimes
include, but are not limited to, murder, homicide, manslaughter, assault with a
weapon, reckless endangerment, kidnapping, and unlawful imprisonment;
or
(iii) Involves a crime against a
child. In addition to those crimes listed in (i) and (ii), such crimes include,
but are not limited to, abandonment, endangerment, and assault.
4. Convictions for crimes other
than those listed in paragraph 3. above will be evaluated to determine whether
or not they constitute a danger to children based on the seriousness of the
crime, the existence of extenuating circumstances, the propensity to recommit
the crime, and evidence of rehabilitation since the crime was
committed.
(d) The
character and suitability of a licensee/permit holder, staff member, or
applicant for employment, in a paid or voluntary position, to hold a license or
six-month permit or to work in a child-care facility may also be assessed by a
review of the past history of the individual regarding their truthfulness and
their ability to care for children. False or misleading statements made by the
individual to the Department or other government or center personnel regarding
incidents or events occurring while on the job or surrounding part of any child
abuse or neglect investigation conducted by the Department, law enforcement or
other government officials are considered as evidence of unsuitable
character.
(e) Applicants for a
license/six-month permit and holders of licenses/six-month permits who are
discovered to have had a history of operating without a license and refusal to,
cease operations and apply for a license or permit or refusal to allow the
Department to conduct investigations regarding their activities or allegations
of abuse and neglect are also considered as evidencing unsuitable
character.
(f) A good character and
suitability review shall be conducted on all applicants for a license/permit,
staff members, and all applicants for employment, who are discovered to have
been determined by a child or adult protective service agency in any state, to
have perpetrated the abuse or neglect of a child or adult. Determinations which
fail within the general subject area outlined in paragraph (c) above, even if
no criminal conviction has occurred, are considered as evidence of unsuitable
character.
(9) Licensing
Procedure.
(a) Application for a License. An
application form for a license to give group day care or to give group
nighttime care to children will be provided to the applicant by the Department.
Applications shall contain all information requested on the form, including the
applicant's social security number.
(b) Examination and Investigation of the
Application. Upon receipt of the completed application, an examination of the
home and an investigation of the family and household members shall be made by
a representative of the Department. The examination and investigation will
include, but are not limited to, visits to the home and interviews with family
and household members, with references, and with such other persons so as to
give the Department representative a clear understanding of the home and the
applicant.
(c) The Director of the
County Department or his/her designee approves/denies the issuance of licenses
six-month permits and renewal of licenses to operate group day care homes and
group nighttime homes.
(d)
Six-Month Permit.
1. If specific areas of the
minimum standards are identified as lacking in the basic services to children,
and if the applicant for a license indicates her intentions to attain minimum
standards, the Department may issue a six-month permit to persons making
initial application for a license to allow such persons reasonable time to
become eligible for a full license. Issuance of a permit is evidence that the
Department approves the person's temporary operation. One renewal of a
six-month permit may be issued at the discretion of the Department. The
probationary six-month permit (alternative to revocation) is not to be confused
with the six-month permit issued to persons making initial application for a
license.
2. The Department's
decision to issue a six-month permit shall be after the group home's
prospective licensee has met the following:
(i) Completed application;
(ii) Completed medical on the
operator/caregiver, assistant caregiver and all household members who have
contact with the child;
(iii)
References on the operator/caregiver, assistant caregiver and all adult
household members who have contact with the children.
(iv) Safety measures in the home and in the
outdoor play area;
(v) Attainment
of age and educational requirements of the operator/caregiver;
(vi) Attainment of requirements of the fire
and health and zoning department when requested by the Department;
(vii) Plan which has been approved by the
Department, to meet requirements regarding number and age range of children to
be served; and
(viii) A complete
review of Minimum Standards for Group Day Care Homes by the operator/caregiver
and assistant caregivers.
(e) Demonstration Permit/License. The
Department may issue a demonstration permit or license to a facility to operate
experimental or pilot child-care physical plants, programs or activities
designed to help develop new or modified minimum standards for group day care
homes/group nighttime homes or to study the effectiveness of current minimum
standards for group day care homes/group nighttime homes. A facility issued a
demonstration permit or license shall operate in compliance with the
established minimum standards as modified by the restrictions, requirements,
and other terms of operation placed upon the facility by the Department. A
demonstration permit/license may be time-limited or nonrenewable. Failure to
operate the facility in compliance with applicable minimum standards,
restrictions, requirements, and terms of operation is grounds for suspension or
revocation of the permit or license issued. A facility granted a demonstration
permit or license shall be entitled to a Department hearing as any other
facility holding a regular permit or license.
(f) Disposition of the Application. Upon the
receipt of all licensing material, including a medical statement, a decision to
approve or to deny the application will be made by the Department based on the
findings of the examination and investigation.
1. If the decision is to license the home, a
license will be issued to the applicant. The license becomes effective on the
date it is issued by the Department and it must be conspicuously displayed in
the dwelling used for child care.
2. If denial of the application is indicated,
the Department will notify the applicant in writing of the decision, pointing
out those areas of the minimum standards which have not been met. The applicant
may withdraw the application either verbally or in writing.
(g) Renewal of a License.
1. Application for renewal of a license to
continue operating a group day care home or a group nighttime home shall be
made to the Department thirty days prior to the expiration date on the current
license, and on forms prescribed by the Department.
2. A renewal of a license shall be issued,
if, upon reexamination, the Department is satisfied that the group day care
home or the group nighttime home continues to meet and to maintain the
prescribed standards.
(10) Provisions of the License.
(a) Licenses issued by the Department for
group day care homes and group nighttime homes are valid for two (2) years from
the date of issuance, unless revoked by the Department.
(b) The licensee may voluntarily surrender
the license.
(c) The number of
children received in a group day care home or a group nighttime home shall not
exceed the number and age limitations specified on the license for any part of
the day.
(d) A group day care home
or a group nighttime home, operating under a license, may publish
advertisements of the services offered.
(e) The license is nontransferable and is
void if the family moves to another dwelling.
(f) The Department shall have the right, and
its authorized representatives shall be afforded reasonable opportunity to
inspect in its entirety any child-care facility seeking a license, any
child-care facility seeking a renewal of a license, and any child-care facility
which is operating under a license or a six-month permit. Such inspection shall
be made at any reasonable time, without prior notice. This inspection shall
include the entire facility.
(g) No
person shall hold a license for a group day care home and a license for a group
nighttime home simultaneously without special permission by the County
Department. Nighttime homes, in the context of these standards, means a
facility in operation past 7:00 p.m.
(h) Any operator who violates any terms or
provisions or any reasonable standard or regulation prescribed and published by
the Department is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $100
nor more than $1000 or be imprisoned in the county jail not longer than one
year, or both such fine and imprisonment, as specified by the court.
(11) Unlicensed Facilities. If the
Department finds that a group day care home or group nighttime home is
operating without a license, the Department shall report the results of its
investigation to the Attorney General for prosecution. The Department may delay
making said report for a period of time, not to exceed 60 days, to allow the
operator of the group day care home or group nighttime home an opportunity to
apply for a license or a six-month permit to meet the standards for group day
care homes or group nighttime homes.
(12) Probationary Permit (Alternative to
Revocation).
(a) Within the licensure period,
the Department may issue one six-month permit on a provisional basis to a
licensed child-care facility found to be out of compliance with the
Department's minimum standards where such noncompliance does not represent a
hazard to the health or safety, or physical, moral or mental well-being of the
children in care. During this six-month period, the child-care facility shall
correct the items which were in noncompliance and report the corrections to the
Department for determination of eligibility for a full license.
(b) The Department cannot consider the
issuance of this probationary permit as an alternative to revocation unless the
child-care facility has voluntarily surrendered its license to the
Department.
(c) This probationary
six-month permit is not to be confused with the six-month permit issued to
persons making initial application for a license.
(13) Revocation of a License.
(a) The Director of the County Department or
his/her designee may revoke or refuse to renew the license to operate a group
day care home or group nighttime home, or refuse to issue a full license to the
holder of a six-month permit should the operator(s):
1. Consistently fail to maintain standards
prescribed and published by the Department;
2. Violate the provisions of the license
issued;
3. Furnish or make any
misleading or any false statements or reports to the Department;
4. Refuse to submit to the Department any
reports or refuse to make available to the Department any records required by
the Department in making investigation of the home for licensing purposes;
provided, however, that the Department shall not revoke or refuse to renew a
license in such case unless it has made written demand on the person, operating
the home requesting such report or reports and such person, fails or refuses to
submit such records for a period of ten days.
5. Fail or refuse to submit to an
investigation by the Department;
6.
Fail or refuse to admit authorized representatives of the Department at any
reasonable time for the purpose of investigation;
7. Fail to provide, maintain, equip and keep
in safe and sanitary condition the premises established or used for child care
as required under standards prescribed by the Department, or as otherwise
required by any law, regulation or ordinance applicable to such home;
8. Refuse to display its license or
permit;
9. Fail to maintain
financial resources adequate for the satisfactory care of children served in
regard to upkeep of premises and provisions for personal care, medical
services, clothing, learning experience and other essentials in the proper
care, rearing and training of children; or
10. Fail to adhere to all terms of the Day
Care Home Agreement.
(b)
If the Department makes the decision to revoke or refuse to renew the license
or six-month permit, a pre-revocation hearing must be held in order to discuss
the intended action and give the licensee/permit holder an opportunity to show
why the action should not be taken. Notice of the pre-revocation hearing and
notice of action taken by the Department following the pre-revocation hearing
shall be sent to the licensee/permit holder by certified mail unless waived.
The pre-revocation hearing does not alter the person's right to a fair
hearing.
(c) If an inspection of a
licensed day care or nighttime home by the Department discloses any condition,
deficiency, dereliction or abuse which is, or could be, hazardous to the
health, safety, physical, or mental well-being of the children in the care of
the child-care facility being inspected, the Department shall have the power to
immediately suspend without notice the license or six-month permit. The
suspension may remain in effect for a period of not longer than 120 days and
shall not be renewable. A pre-revocation hearing shall be scheduled as soon as
possible to give the licensee/permit holder an opportunity to show why the
license/permit shall not be revoked. Notice of the pre-revocation hearing and
notice of action taken by the Department following the pre-revocation hearing
shall be sent to the licensee/permit holder by certified mail unless waived.
The pre-revocation hearing does not alter the person's right to a fair
hearing.
(d) No pre-denial hearing
is required to be held prior to the denial of an initial application for a
license or six-month permit.
(14) Request for a Fair Hearing.
(a) An aggrieved person may request a fair
bearing in the following situations:
1. If an
application for an initial license, six-month permit or an approval is
denied;
2. If an application for a
renewal of a license, six-month permit or an approval is denied;
3. If an application for an initial license
or renewal of a license, six-month permit or an approval is not acted upon
within reasonable promptness; or
4.
If a license, six-month permit or an approval is revoked.
(b) Notice of the opportunity to request a
fair hearing shall be given by certified mail.
(c) When a pre-revocation hearing has been
held, a request for a fair hearing must be filed within 14 calendar days of the
notice of revocation. Any existing license, six-month permit or approval shall
remain in effect during the 14-day time period to request a hearing. If a
hearing is requested, the existing license, six-month permit or approval shall
remain in effect until, and including, 30 days after the final decision on a
request for a rehearing.
(d) If the
Department determines, and states in writing, that a danger to the public
health, safety or welfare requires emergency suspension, the existing license,
permit or approval may be suspended immediately or on the date specified in the
notice of suspension.
(e) In all
other situations where a pre-action hearing has not been held, a request for a
fair bearing must be filed within 60 calendar days of the action (or inaction)
with which the aggrieved person is dissatisfied.
(15) Conduct of Fair Hearing.
(a) When a pre-revocation hearing has been
held, the fair hearing will be conducted on the record. No additional evidence
or testimony will be admitted unless it can be shown that it is material to the
issues of the case and could not have been presented at the prior hearing with
reasonable diligence or that the additional evidence was not allowed at the
prior hearing due to unlawful procedures.
(b) When a pre-action hearing has not been
held, the fair hearing is to be conducted in accordance with the general
procedures found in Chapter 660-1-5. The following modifications and exceptions
to Chapter 660-1-5 as it pertains to day care centers and nighttime centers
apply:
1. An aggrieved person as defined in
660-1-5.01(1), includes the applicant, licensee or holder of a six-month permit
or approval whose:
(i) Application for
license or approval is denied; or
(ii) Application for renewal of license or
approval is denied; or
(iii)
License, approval or six-month permit is revoked, or suspended or otherwise
modified; or
(iv) Application for
license or approval is not acted upon with reasonable promptness. "Reasonable
promptness" is defined as 30 days from the date of the receipt by the
Department of all information required to make the decision to grant or deny
the license or approval.
2. The following rules are not applicable:
(i)660-1-5-.02(2)
Choice or Action and (3) Informal Conference;
(ii)660-1-5-.11 Group Hearing;
and
(iii)660-1-1-.12 Combined
Hearings.
Author:
Rule
660-5-25-.05 was repealed and
replaced as New chapter 660-5-26, as per certification filed December 18, 2000;
effective January 22, 2001.
660-5-25-.05 Day
Care Licensure - Minimum Standards For Day Care Centers And Nighttime
Centers.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
1975, §§ 38-4-5 through -6, §§ 38-7-1 through
-17, §§ 4l-22-1-through -27.
History: Effective July 18, 1983. Emergency
amendment effective October 1, 1983, superseded by emergency amendment
effective October 24, 1983. Permanent amendment effective February 21, 1984.
Succedent amendment effective December 10, 984. Succedent emergency amendment
effective March 25, 1988. Succedent permanent amendment effective June 9, 1988.
Permanent repealer effective November 18, 1988. New adoption effective November
18, 1988. Succedent emergency amendment effective July 18, 1991. Succedent
permanent amendment effective October 10, 1991. Amended: Filed
April 6, 1993; effective May 11, 1993. Amended: Filed March 7,
1995; effective April 11, 1995. Amended: Filed February 6, 1997;
effective March 13, 1997. Repealed: Filed December 18, 2000;
effective January 22, 2001.
660-5-25.06 and 660-5-.07 was repealed and replaced with new
chapter 660-5-27, as per certification filed December 18, 2000; effective
January 22, 2001.
660-5-25-.06 Day Care Licensure - Minimum Standards For
Group Day Care Homes And Group Nighttime Homes.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
1975, §§ 38-4-5 through -6, §§ 38-7-1 through
-17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.
History: Effective July 18, 1983. Emergency
amendment effective October 1, 1983, superseded by emergency amendment
effective October 24, 1983. Permanent amendment effective February 21, 1984.
Succedent amendment effective December 10, 1984. Succedent permanent amendment
effective June 9, 1988. Permanent repealer effective November 18, 1988. New
adoption effective November 18, 1988. Succedent emergency amendment effective
July 15, 1991. Succedent permanent amendment effective October 10, 1991.
Amended: April 6, 1993; effective May 11, 1993.
Amended: Filed March 7, 1995; effective April 11, 1995.
Repealed: Filed December 18, 2000; effective January 22,
2001.
Statutory Authority:P.L. 100-485, Titles II and
III;
42 U.S.C.
§§602, 681 - 687; 45 C.F.R. Parts
250 and 255; 54 Fed. Reg. 42145-42267; Title IV-A of the Social Security Act,
§§402(1) and 403(n); Code of Ala. 1975,
§§
38-7-1 through -17 as amended by
Act No. 81-310, Acts of Alabama 1981; JOBS State Plan
and State Supportive Services Plan.
Ed Note: Was Previously 660-5-25-.09, renumbered
to 660-5-25-.06 as per certification filed December 18, 2000; effective January
22, 2001.