Indiana Administrative Code
Title 470 - DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
Article 3 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Rule 4.7 - Child Care Centers; Licensing
Section 4.7-2 - Licensing requirements

Universal Citation: 470 IN Admin Code 4.7-2

Current through March 20, 2024

Authority: IC 12-13-5-3

Affected: IC 12-17.2-4

Sec. 2.

(a) All new construction shall have plan releases from both the DFBS and the ISDH prior to construction and licensing.

(b) Child care centers shall fully comply with all the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC that apply to child care centers, including, without limitation, rules concerning change of occupancy.

(c) The center shall submit a complete application including all required written documentation.

(d) The center shall submit a written plan for nutrition and food service and two (2) weeks of menus for approval by the division prior to licensure and thereafter as required by this rule.

(e) The center shall submit a written health program form for approval by the division prior to licensure and thereafter as required by this rule.

(f) The building shall pass on-site inspections prior to licensure and license renewals.

(g) The attendance at the child care center shall not at any time exceed the capacity approved by the division.

(h) The child care center may only provide care to children of the age approved by the division and the DFBS.

(i) The child care center shall not operate in an area where conditions exist that could be injurious to the welfare of children.

(j) The child care center shall meet the zoning requirements of their locale.

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