Indiana Administrative Code
Title 470 - DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
Article 3 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Rule 4.7 - Child Care Centers; Licensing
Section 4.7-59 - General program planning

(1) A caregiver-prepared environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adults, other children, and materials.

(2) Encouragement and enhancement of expressive activities that include play, story telling, music, and dancing. A variety of art media is readily available for creative expression.

(3) Daily opportunities for children to use large muscle skills, learn about outdoor environments, and express themselves freely and loudly, except when the severity of the weather poses a safety hazard, the wind-chill temperature is below twenty-five (25) degrees Fahrenheit, or there is a health related reason documented by a parent or physician for a child to remain indoors. (For a period exceeding three (3) consecutive days a physician's statement is required.)

(4) Daily opportunities for children to develop small muscle skills through play activities.

(5) Opportunities for children to complete activities.

(6) Provision for privacy by arranging a small, quiet area that is easily accessible to the child who seeks or needs time to be alone.