Child Care Licensing Rules 2026 Overview
Gain essential knowledge of current child care licensing rules to ensure compliance and enhance your child care services in 2026.
Introduction to Child Care Licensing Rule 2026
Chapter 1, 2 & 3
Definitions
Definitions
Chapter 4,5,6 & 7
Food Safety
Food Safety
Chapter 9 & 10
Record Inspection
Chapter 11
Licensed Capacity
Capacity and Child:Staff Ratios
Staff:Child Ratios
Ratio & Capacity
Supervision
Supervision
Qualifications and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Visiting Therapists
Youth Trainees
Onsite Oversight
When a Director Leaves
Staff Qualifications
Staff Qualifications
Background Checks
Background Check Timeline
Disqualifying Factors
Disqualification Based on Background Checks
Accuracy and Completeness
Background Check Reviews
Child Health Guidelines
Preservice Training
Facility Orientation
Ongoing Training
Ongoing Training Continued
Caring for Infants
Approval for Training
Policies & Procedures
Policies & Procedures Continued
Policies & Procedures
Personnel Policies
Posted Information
Posted Information Continued
Administrative, Staff and Child's Records
Records
Records Continued
Child's Records
Child's Records Continued
Reports
Confidentiality
Confidentiality
Inspection Records
Access to Children
Parent Notifications
Parent Notifications Continued
Access to Information
Staffing
Infant Sleep Equipment
Infant Sleep Practices
Safe Sleep Continued
Diapering & Training
Diapering & Training Pants
Changing Tables
Food Service
Food Service Continued
Environment
Environment continued
Evening & Overnight Care
Supervision Evening Care
Physical Facility
Usable Space
Heating and Cooling
Bedrooms
Water Supply
Garbage Disposal
Garbage Storage
Pest Control
Hazards
Hazards Continued
Hazards Continued
Hazards Continued
Weapons & Explosives
Indoor Play & Learning Environment
Large Motor Play
Nap & Rest Time
Outdoor Learning Environment
Outdoor Square Footage
Outdoor Safety
Play Equipment
Protective Surfacing
Water Activities & Hazards
Onsite Swimming Pools
Supervision
Health Section
Disease Control
Exclusion From Care
Communicable Diseases
Allergies
Special Health Care Needs
First Aid Kit
Immunizations
Animals
Animals Continued
Tobacco Products
Medication Administration
Parent Permission
Medication Labeling
Medication Storage
Documentation
Non-Prescription Items
Emergency Preparedness
Guidelines & Procedures
Procedures for Staff
Procedures Continued
Drills
Drills Continued
Emergency Supplies
Food Service & Nutrition
Nutrition All Facilities
Menus
Food Service & Nutrition Rules
Discipline & Guidance
Time Out
All Staff
Behavior Rules
Prohibited Behaviors
Prohibited Behaviors Continued
Emergency Interventions
Reporting
Written Policy
Transportation & Field Trips
Children Taken Off Site
Field Trip Policy
Vehicles
Passenger Restraints
Drivers
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