Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-04 - Standards for Regulated Institutions
Chapter 1240-04-01 - Licensure Rules for Child Care Agencies
Section 1240-04-01-.01 - SCOPE AND PURPOSE

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1240-04-01-.01

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) Scope of Rules. These rules are applicable to child care agencies subject to licensing by the Department of Human Services as defined by T.C.A. §§ 71-3-501 et seq. Any conflict between this chapter and any other rules of the Department concerning the licensing procedures and regulations governing these agencies or the rules and licensing and appeal procedures for these agencies shall be resolved by reference to these rules.

(2) Applicable Requirements. These rules are organized as follows: The requirements set forth in 1240-04-01-.01 through 1240-04-01-.19 apply to all licensed categories of child care agencies unless otherwise noted within the rules. The requirements set forth in 1240-04-01.20 through 1240-04-01-.23 apply to the specific class of care identified in each section.

(3) Purpose of Licensing.

(a) The purpose of licensing is the protection of children while under the care of child care agencies licensed by the Department of Human Services and to promote developmentally appropriate practices that enhance early learning and foster parental engagement.

(b) The basic requirements in these rules seek to maintain the adequate health, safety, and supervision of children while in a licensed care setting.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201, et seq.; 4-5-202; 71-1-105; 71-1-105(a)(5) and (a)(12); 71-3-501, et seq.; and 71-3-502(a)(2); and Acts 2000, Ch. 981, §§ 8 and 14.

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