Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
148 - OFFICE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Chapter 32 - CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING RULE - CHILD CARE CENTERS, NURSERY SCHOOLS, SMALL CHILD CARE FACILITIES, OTHER PROGRAMS
- Section 148-32-1 - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
- Section 148-32-2 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
- Section 148-32-3 - FEES
- Section 148-32-4 - INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS
- Section 148-32-5 - RECORD MANAGEMENT AND RETENTION
- Section 148-32-6 - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
- Section 148-32-7 - STAFF-CHILD RATIOS, SUPERVISION, AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Section 148-32-8 - TRAINING
- Section 148-32-9 - CHILD GUIDANCE
- Section 148-32-10 - RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND PARENTS
- Section 148-32-11 - REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
- Section 148-32-12 - HEALTH AND MEDICAL
- Section 148-32-13 - DRINKING AND WASTEWATER
- Section 148-32-14 - ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
- Section 148-32-15 - SWIMMING AND WADING
- Section 148-32-16 - FOOD AND KITCHEN FACILITIES
- Section 148-32-17 - TRANSPORTATION
- Section 148-32-18 - INFANT/TODDLER CARE
- Section 148-32-19 - NIGHT TIME CARE
- Section 148-32-20 - SCHOOL AGE AND OCCASIONAL CARE PROGRAMS
- Section 148-32-21 - Enforcement, Subsequent Reapplication, and Appeal RIGHTS
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
SUMMARY STATEMENT
This rule is established to govern the licensing of Child Care Facilities in the State of Maine, including Child Care Centers, Nursery Schools, Small Child Care Facilities, and Other Programs, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the Children served.
AUTHORITY
This rule is promulgated under the authority of 22 M.R.S. Chapters 1661, 1663, 1673 and 1675.
EFFECTIVE DATE
September 27, 2021
STATUTORY AUTHORITY 22 M.R.S. Ch. 1673; 5 M.R.S.A. §8054 ; Resolve 2007 Ch. 199
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