Childcare facilities are licensed through the Texas State Department of Family and Protective Services You must obtain two licenses to open a childcare business for profit. –A Child Care license and a Business License. How often are these licenses renewed? Once a year__ Why? Three inspections will be made by –Health Department –City & County –Fire Marshall

Name 4 things they will be inspecting for: neighbors approval, smoke alarms, fire exits, safety, clean sinks & garbage. Are there licensing requirements for running a PRESCHOOL in a home or building? no 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 is _21__ A Day care is defined as caring for 13 or more children ages 2 – 13. A Family Group is defined as caring for 7 to 13 children. A Family Care center is defined as 4 to 6 children including own children.

Age of childrencaregiver to child ratio Not to exceed in 1 room Toddlers – 13 to 23 months 1-48 Two Year Olds Three Year Olds Four Year Olds Five Year Olds

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. List 8 things you must consider when setting a tuition fee: 1.Supplies5. Utilities 2.Snacks6. Insurance 3.Salaries7. Advertising 4. Laundry8. Rent

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__. Meal and 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 hours 1 snack

Minimum requirements for square footage in Daycare are: –__35___ square feet per child indoors. –__40___ square feet per child outdoors. –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. 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? There must be a posted evacuation plan. Is smoking allowed at a day care? __No____