Indiana Administrative Code
Title 470 - DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
Article 3 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Rule 4.7 - Child Care Centers; Licensing
Section 4.7-65 - Pets
Current through September 18, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.2-4
Sec. 65.
Healthy household pets that present no danger to children are permitted on the premises under the following conditions:
(1) Dogs, cats, or potentially aggressive animals must be temperamentally suitable to be around children and shall only be permitted for infrequent visits and shall at all times be restrained by the adult owner or caretaker.
(2) Pets kept by the center shall be free from diseases with potential for transmission to humans.
(3) Dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies in accordance with state law.
(4) There shall be no ferrets, turtles, reptiles, psittacine birds (birds of the parrot family), or any wild or dangerous animals permitted in a child care center.
(5) Animals shall not roam freely and shall be housed in a manner that prevents injury to either the children or the animal.
(6) The center shall use sixteen (16) gauge screen or an equivalent enclosure to prevent children from putting their fingers in an animal cage or aquarium.
(7) Animal cages shall permit proper sanitation and have removable bottoms.
(8) Staff shall keep cages and aquariums clean and in sanitary condition.
(9) Staff and children shall wash their hands after handling, feeding, or cleaning pets or the pet's environment.
