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CHILD CARE LICENSING STANDARDS. FOR UTAH. LICENSING. 1. Childcare facilities are licensed through the Utah State Department of Health. 2. You must obtain two licenses to open a childcare business for profit. A Child Care license and a Business License. 3. Renewed once a year.
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CHILD CARE LICENSING STANDARDS FOR UTAH
LICENSING 1. Childcare facilities are licensed through the Utah State Department of Health. 2. You must obtain two licenses to open a childcare business for profit. • A Child Care license and a Business License. 3. Renewed once a year.
INSPECTIONS 4. Three inspections will be made by • Health Department • City & County • Fire Marshall • Name 4 things they will be inspecting for: NEIGHBORS, SMOKE ALARMS, FIRE EXITS, SAFETY, CLEAN SINKS AND GARBAGE
PRESCHOOL LICENSING 5. Are there licensing requirements for running a PRESCHOOL in a home or building? Not usually, depending on money available
DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS • To be a director of a Day care one must have at least an Associates Degree in Child Development or related field with 4 courses in Child Development or: CDA: Child Development Associates CCP: Certified Childcare Professional NAC: National Administrators Credential
MINIMUM AGE FOR DIRECTOR • 21 YEARS
DEFINITION OF A DAY CARE: 7. A Day care is defined as caring for 13 or more children ages 2 – 13.
DEFINITION OF FAMILY GROUP: 8. A Family Group is defined as caring for7 to 13 children.
DEFINITION OF FAMILY CARE CENTER: 9. A Family Care center is defined as 4 to 6 children including own children.
Infant – 0 to 12 months 1-4 8 Toddlers – 13 to 23 months 1-4 8 Two Year Olds 1-7 14 Three Year Olds 1-12 24 Four Year Olds 1-15 25 Five Year Olds 1-20 25 10. MINIMUM CAREGIVER/CHILD RATIOS FOR DAY CARE Age of children Number of caregiver to child ratio Not to exceed in 1 room
Question? • What is the relationship between the age groups and why? • Are these ratios reasonable and acceptable to you?
MINIMUM AGE OF CARE GIVERS: 11. In order to work in a licensed childcare facility one must be 18 years old. If one is supervised by a competent caregiver they may be 16 years old.
HOW MUCH TUITION? 12. List 8 things you must consider when setting a tuition fee: UTILITIES RENT SUPPLIES INSURANCE SNACKS LAUNDRY ADVERTISING SALARIES
12 hours 2 meals & 2 snacks 8 hours 1 meal & 2 snacks or 2 meals & 1 snack 4 hours 1 meal & 1 snack Less than 4 hours 1 snack MEAL & SNACK REQUIREMENTS:
HEALTH: 14. Each employee will be screened for TB. • Each employee who handles food will need a Food Handlers • At all times at least one employee must be present who has CPR & First Aid.
SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENTS: 15. Minimum requirements for square footage in Daycare are: • 35 square feet per child indoors. • 40 square feet per child outdoors.
SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENTS cont’d Minimum 1000 square feet for outdoor play area. • Outdoor play area must have shade, grass and a drinking fountain. • Outdoor play area must have 5 foot fence.
16. For each 15 children there must be a child size toilet and sink. Water temperature on water heater must be 110 to 120 degrees. Why? 17. There must be a posted evacuation plan. 18. Is smoking allowed at a day care? No
THINK ABOUT THIS: • If you were to open a daycare, would all these regulations be too difficult? • How would you save money and expenses to increase profits? • Can you think of any reason strict regulations would benefit the Day Care owner?
THINK ABOUT THIS: • As you become a voting citizen, will you vote for people who support stricter regulations for day cares? • As you get involved politically, will you work to improve conditions in Day Cares?