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Idaho’s Child Care System - Partnership

Learn about Idaho's child care system, including the roles of different organizations, regulations and licensing processes, health and safety inspections, and resources available for child care providers and families. Get tips for success and find helpful resources to ensure a safe and high-quality child care experience.

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Idaho’s Child Care System - Partnership

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  1. Idaho’s Child Care System - Partnership • Idaho Department of Health and Welfare • Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children (IdahoSTARS Project) • Public Health Districts • Local Fire Departments • Cities • Child Care Providers

  2. Idaho’s Child Care System - Roles • Idaho Department of Health and Welfare • Idaho Code and Rules • Issue and revoke licenses • Idaho Child Care Program - funding • Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children • IdahoSTARS – professional development for providers • Process child care applications • Resources and referral for families seeking quality child care • QRIS – voluntary quality rating and improvement system for child care facilities

  3. Idaho’s Child Care System - Roles • Idaho Public Health Districts • Health and safety inspections • License fee collection • Response to health and safety complaints • Local Fire Departments • Fire inspections

  4. Idaho’s Child Care System - Roles • Cities • Business licenses • Some child care licenses • Inspections • Child Care Providers • ICCP – funding assistance • Immunization compliance • Licensing compliance – safety and health • Education and development of children

  5. Health and Safety Inspections • Guided by Idaho Code and Rules • 29 inspection items • Indoor and outdoor sanitation and hazards • IDAPA 16.06.02 Standards for Day Care Licensing • IDAPA 16.06.12 Rules Governing the Idaho Child Care Program • IDAPA 16.02.11 Immunization Requirements for Children Attending Licensed Day Care Facilities in Idaho

  6. Health and Safety Inspections Categories of Items • Provider/staff age and ability to respond to health or safety concerns • Immunizations and seclusion of ill children • Facility sanitation • Facility hazards: fire, chemicals, water, firearms, unsafe equipment or toys, pets

  7. Tips for Success • Make health and safety a part of your business • Understand the rules as the foundation of the inspection • Use the inspection form as your guide • Ask for help any time • Seek resources from the local health departments or other partners • Watch for recalled products (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

  8. Resources • Idaho Public Health Districts • http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/?TabId=97 • IDHW Child Care • http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Children/ChildCareAssistance/tabid/292/Default.aspx • Idaho AEYC • http://www.idahoaeyc.org/

  9. Resources • Idaho CareLine 211 • http://www.211.idaho.gov/ • Consumer Product Safety Commission • http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/

  10. Questions?

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