CHILD CARE LICENSING STANDARDS FOR UTAH. 1. Childcare facilities are licensed through the Utah State Department of Health. 2. You must obtain two licenses.

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CHILD CARE LICENSING STANDARDS FOR UTAH

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.A Child Care license and a Business License. 3. Renewed once a year. LICENSING

4. Three inspections will be made by a.Health Department b.City & County c.Fire Marshall  Name 4 things they will be inspecting for: INSPECTIONS NEIGHBORS, SMOKE ALARMS, FIRE EXITS, SAFETY, CLEAN SINKS AND GARBAGE

5. Are there licensing requirements for running a PRESCHOOL in a home or building? PRESCHOOL LICENSING Not usually, depending on money available

6. 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: DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS CDA: Child Development Associates CCP: Certified Childcare Professional NAC: National Administrators Credential

 21 YEARS MINIMUM AGE FOR DIRECTOR

7. A Day care is defined as caring for 13 or more children ages 2 – 13. DEFINITION OF A DAY CARE:

8. A Family Group is defined as caring for7 to 13 children. DEFINITION OF FAMILY GROUP:

9. A Family Care center is defined as 4 to 6 children including own children. DEFINITION OF FAMILY CARE CENTER:

10. MINIMUM CAREGIVER/CHILD RATIOS FOR DAY CARE Age of childrenNumber of caregiver to child ratioNot to exceed in 1 room Infant – 0 to 12 months1-48 Toddlers – 13 to 23 months1-48 Two Year Olds1-714 Three Year Olds Four Year Olds Five Year Olds1-2025

 What is the relationship between the age groups and why?  Are these ratios reasonable and acceptable to you? Questions?

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. MINIMUM AGE OF CARE GIVERS:

12. List 8 things you must consider when setting a tuition fee: HOW MUCH TUITION? SUPPLIES SNACKS RENT UTILITIES INSURANCE ADVERTISING LAUNDRY SALARIES

MEAL & SNACK REQUIREMENTS: 12 hours2 meals & 2 snacks 8 hours1 meal & 2 snacks or 2 meals & 1 snack 4 hours1 meal & 1 snack Less than 4 hours1 snack

14. Each employee will be screened for TB. a.Each employee who handles food will need a Food Handlers b.At all times at least one employee must be present who has CPR & First Aid. HEALTH:

15. Minimum requirements for square footage in Daycare are: a.35 square feet per child indoors. b.40 square feet per child outdoors. SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENTS:

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. SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENTS cont’d

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

 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? THINK ABOUT THIS: