Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.06.02 - CHILD CARE AND FOSTER CARE LICENSING
LICENSING
Section 16.06.02.100 - LICENSING

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.06.02.100

Current through August 31, 2023

The purpose of licensing is to set requirements and to monitor compliance. Persons applying for licensure need to be physically and emotionally suited to protect the health, safety and well-being of the children in their care. Physical surroundings must present no hazards to the children in care. (3-28-23)

01. Responsibilities of the Foster Parent or Operator. A foster parent or operator must conform to the terms of the license. (3-28-23)

02. Responsible for Knowledge of Standards. The foster parent or operator is responsible for knowing the rules applying to the type of foster home, daycare center, group daycare facility, or family daycare home voluntarily licensed by the Department, covered by the license, and for always conforming to them. (3-28-23)

03. Responsible for Agency Staff Knowledge. The operator of a child care facility or agency is responsible for ensuring that all staff members are familiar with these rules. (3-28-23)

04. Return of License. The foster parent or operator must immediately return their license to the Department under any of the following circumstances: (3-28-23)

a. Changes of management or address; (3-28-23)

b. Upon suspension or revocation of the license by the Department; or (3-28-23)

c. Upon voluntary discontinuation of service. (3-28-23)

05. Exceptions and Exemptions to Daycare Licensing. Under Section 39-1103, Idaho Code, the licensing requirements in these rules do not apply to: (3-28-23)

a. Daycare facilities regulated, licensed, or certified by a city or county with local options under Section 39-1108, Idaho Code; (3-28-23)

b. The occasional or irregular care of a neighbor's, relative's or friend's child or children by a person not ordinarily in the business of providing daycare; (3-28-23)

c. The operation of a private school or religious school for educational purposes for children over four (4) years old, or a religious kindergarten; (3-28-23)

d. The provision of occasional care exclusively for children of parents who are simultaneously in the same building; (3-28-23)

e. The operation of day camps, programs, and religious schools for less than twelve (12) weeks during a calendar year or not more often than once a week; or (3-28-23)

f. The provision of care for children of a family within the second degree of relationship under Section 011 of these rules. (3-28-23)

06. Exceptions and Exemptions to Daycare and Foster Home Licensing. Under Sections 39-1213(b) and 39-1211, Idaho Code, the licensing requirements in these rules do not apply to: (3-28-23)

a. Foster homes approved by a licensed children's agency provided the standards for approval by such agency are no less restrictive than the rules established by the Board and that such agency is maintained, operated, and conforms with these rules; or (3-28-23)

b. The occasional or irregular care of a neighbor's, relative's, friend's child, or children by a person not ordinarily engaged in child care. (3-28-23)

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