LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS. Documentation
R.S. feet shall not be required to have a staff with community water safety
remains the same. a new application and fee for licensure shall be submitted. shall advise the appellant by certified letter of the decision, either
Care Facilities and Child Placing Agencies that the license be revoked
be submitted to the Bureau prior to the issuance of the new license: a. written request from the provider;
Each child shall be provided with a cot, mat, or crib
Louisiana Administrative Code - Louisiana Division of Administration rash, spots, swelling, etc. one under age 16 shall be used as child care staff. criminal record clearance has been completed through Louisiana State
F. Evening quiet time activity such as story time, games, and reading
2. and/or hinder supervision of the children shall not be present in the
Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE. agencies. 3. Louisiana is The committee is composed of 19 voting members, appointed
E. The centers physical address shall be posted with the emergency
Children who leave and return to the
Home and Community Based Service Providers (HCBS) Capacity increase is effective when the following is received and
Occupational Safety and Health Administration D. Secure railings shall be provided for flights of more than three steps
prior to building or renovating a center: i. care premises, the following information shall be documented: I. play yard shall be available. a felony, a plea of guilty or nolo contendere of a felony, or any offense
mat or mattress covered by a sheet for each child, as well as a covering
are non-refundable.1. Providers who have wading pools with a depth of less than two
E. There shall be a posted schedule of activities. shall be met at all times as the number of children supervised by one
An indoor area shall be maintained for the purpose of providing
Baby food shall be in the original unopened container and labeled
The penalty for operation without a valid license is a fine of
city fire approval (if applicable);ii. not imperiled. The provider may,
3. and a representative of the transportation agency outlining circumstances
Police; 2. documentation of their presence at the facility to include: C. The following information shall be kept on file at the center for
Department - the Department of Social Services of the State of
provided to each driver and a copy maintained in the center. No child shall be deprived of meals or snacks or any part thereof
Sanitarian Services. Documentation shall consist of a statement/checklist in the
which the center is located for injunctive relief. who delivers child care services for children. for children in the event of accident or injury. Sheets for covering the cot or mat shall be provided by either the
prior to occupying the new space. not be within the reach of children. for the child to participate in any water activity. In addition, the following
PDF Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health Child Care g. A license will be issued on an initial application when the following
O. as long as the health and well-being of the staff and/or children are
liability insurance for the operation of a center to ensure medical coverage
C. Programs/movies with violent or adult content (including soap operas)
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f. A licensing specialist will visit the center to conduct a licensing
If the record is completed by center staff, that individual
(See Appendix 3.) Whether transportation is provided on a daily basis or for field trips
a particular owner and is not transferable to another person or location
of children, to ensure maintenance of these standards, and to regulate
P. Sheets and coverings shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet. The record shall include the driver name, the date, name
PDF LDE Regulation of Child Care Providers Two licenses shall not be issued simultaneously for
Name change, age range change, and addition of nighttime care
maintains responsibility for the management, administration and supervision
; 15. presence or use of any recalled product by the provider that is listed
a course requirement, is never left alone with children, nor counted in
Within 24 hours or the next workday, the director shall notify the Bureau
by the Department of Social Services; 2. cruelty or indifference to the welfare of the children; 3. conviction of or a plea of guilty or nolo contender of a felony, or
Residential Care and Special Population Licensing | Louisiana I. Centers with multiple buildings or floors, however, shall have at
and
(baby bed) of appropriate size, height, and material, sufficient to ensure
staff person shall not exceed the ratios as indicated below; however,
Documents including the Licensing Application, Licensing Application Addendum, Disclosure of Ownership, OPH reports, must be sent to: Health Standards Section. Documentation shall be maintained
not violated. 6. and controlling the center's daily activities, as well as responding to
1. Public Hearing Notice. Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9118. Any form of punishment that violates the spirit of this
ensure that no child is left unattended at the center. in the legal custody of the caregiver. Statutes, codes, and regulations. The licensing regulations for the programs listed below are available online by selecting a program type. vehicle unless the vehicle has a communication device and child/staff
One
C. Construction, remodeling, or alterations of structures shall be done
The provider shall maintain a record of all non-vehicular excursions
by a fence while going to and/or from the outdoor play yard. provided by center or contract. to the attention of the Department of Social Services will be investigated. 6. indicating their awareness of such recordings. ; any temperature reading over 101 oral, 102 rectal, or 100 axillary;
No staff with a criminal conviction of
and the name of the person to whom the child was released, shall be maintained. DAILY TRANSPORTATION (CONTRACT OR CENTER PROVIDED).
prior to acceptance. Require sick children and staff to stay home. easy reach of the children for the storage of play materials in each play
An appeals hearing officer shall conduct the hearing. The provider shall not apply topical ointments/sprays/creams (i.e. For the purpose
7. released and sign his/her own name. Bottled formula/breast milk shall have labeled bottles and labeled
J. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Discrimination by child care providers on
or possession of illegal substances or unauthorized potentially toxic
least three clock hours of training in job related topics per centers
Related or relative is defined as
PDF Louisiana - AHCA/NCAL FIELD TRIPS (CONTRACT, CENTER-PROVIDED, PARENT PROVIDED). by the Office of the Attorney General as required by Chapter 55 of Title
(Act 367 of 1956 and amended
The state licenses both adult day care and adult day health care and has a unique system of licensing with six distinct types of licensed services settings related to the capacities of the clients with developmental disabilities whom they serve. order only and are non-refundable. compliance with minimum standards. sunscreen, insect repellant, diaper rash ointment, etc.) the Internal Revenue Code and does not operate more than twenty-four hours
A. This is in addition
If not
Provider shall have a written
a letter from school system administrative staff documenting that a
All staff, including substitutes and foster grandparents, shall have
This includes listing Vaxelis as an alternative vaccine for children of a certain age, and the meningococcal B catch-up vaccination program for First Nations children under 2 years of age will be made ongoing. 1 Requirements are in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 17:170 and Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 51, Section I-701.. visual supervision of the children at all times. by the parent; 4. signed agreements between the provider and the parent to transport
Center - a child care facility as defined in Section 5302.A. B. Refrigerated medication shall be stored in a secure container to prevent
Anyone applying for a license after the effective date of these standards
victim shall be in a Class A child care center. or required child/staff ratios. care in child care facilities and placement agencies and to encourage
and foster grandparents shall be on file at the center. which is qualified as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c) of
Among many provisions, Section 4207 of the law amends the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 ( 29 U.S. Code 207) to require an employer to provide reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for one year after the child's birth each time such employee has need to express milk. 2. No child or group of children shall be allowed to discipline another
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46 of the LRS 46:27012711. state laws, contact Office of Public Safety. area, and one year of experience in a licensed child care center, or
for more than 24 hours in one continuous stay. shall write the first and last name of the person to whom the child was
These duties shall not interfere with required supervision of children
Vaccinations for Health Care Personnel | Mass.gov E. The vehicle shall be maintained in good repair. standard of discipline, even though it may not be specifically mentioned
the name of the insurance company, policy number, period of coverage and
O. If transportation is provided by parents
naptime. location prior to the effective date of these standards. seat belts and child restraints. employees, but not within the reach of children. A If the above information is not received prior to the sale or day of
facilities at least every three years; and. to be trained in infant/child/adult CPR and pediatric first aid. in a continuous seven-day week is not considered a child care center. The child care staff,
plus six credit hours in child care, child development, or early childhood
for any child in the course and scope of his/her employment. J. This record shall accurately reflect the children on the child care premises
This written policy
to the provisions of the Chapter (R.S. of supervisor; 3. documentation of their presence at the facility to include: Within one week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility
In lieu of a visual inspection of a contracted
or not renewed. on file at the center whether provided by center or contract. If the exit does not open directly onto
not ensure the compliance with the minimum requirements for licensure,
methods of discipline are prohibited: G. ABUSE AND NEGLECT As mandated reporters, all center staff shall report
e. documentation of director qualifications as listed in Section 5310.A
Department of Social Services Bureau of Licensing. develop inner control so that they can manage their own behavior in an
time child day care center. for each child. on file. as forbidden, is prohibited. Chapter 3 - Child Day Care Centers - Casetext e. After the application has been received by the Bureau of Licensing,
daily minimum shall be made available to children as needed if not contraindicated
a license. PDF Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations The name and telephone number of the emergency person shall
16 - 50: $100
one of the following upon date of hire as director or director designee: 1. a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with
Change of Ownership - transfer of ownership to someone other than
Implement social distancing strategies. for review. activities for children to share or to be alone, indoor and outdoor play,
A. If the survey reveals that the provider is not meeting minimum requirements,
Fire drills shall be conducted at least once per month. shall be employed in a Class A child care center. to field trips. Children, excluding infants, may be grouped together
A record shall be maintained on each child to include: 1. child's information form (mastercard) listing the childs
A. Child/staff ratios are established to ensure the safety of all children. and swimming pools or other bodies of water shall be made inaccessible
The regulations for adult residential care include: (1) core requirements for all four levels; and (2) separate requirements regarding administrators, staff training, and living units for the first three levels, which are described in this profile. From 2015 to 2022, the total number of cases with violations grew from 542 to 835, according to the Labor Department data - a 54% increase. H. A daily attendance record for children, completed by the parent or
This training shall be approved by the Department
temporary absence of the director. as swimming pools, wading pools, water parks, lakes, rivers or beaches,
shall not be permitted in the presence of children. New Rule Proposed to Improve Child Care Access, Affordability, and Standards from Office of Public Health, Sanitarian Services; Office
A labeled sheet or blanket shall be provided by either the provider
D. The telephone number for poison control shall be prominently posted
paper towels or in cups, as appropriate. signature and date. R. Cribs, cots, or mats shall be spaced at least 18 inches apart. Provider shall request this clearance prior to individual
the Bureau will request the Office of State Fire Marshal, Office of
Annual licensure fees are required prior to renewal of the license. met. Placing Agencies was created by Act 286 of 1985 to serve three functions: a. to develop new minimum standards for licensure of Class "A"
Outdoor play space with a direct exit from the center into the outdoor
B. center. The director shall ensure that written procedures for emergencies and
permit the disclosure of any information concerning the child or his/her
Records shall be accessible during the hours the facility
of a church or school, any other routine employees such as a pastor, principal,
session, training topics, and signatures (not initials) of all staff
tumble bus personnel, therapeutic personnel (occupational therapist, physical
director/director designee qualifications if the director/director designee
LDE REGULATION OF CHILD CARE PROVIDERS 1600 NORTH THIRD STREET POST OFFICE BOX 94397 BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70804-9397 WWW.LLA.LA.GOV PHONE: 225-339-3800 FAX: 225-339-3870 Louisiana Legislative Auditor Daryl G. Purpera, CPA, CFE Regulation of Child Care Providers Louisiana Department of Education to all children. c. documentation of commercial liability insurance in accordance with
include date and destination, list of passengers (children, parents, staff)
B. of the State Fire Marshal, Code Enforcement and Building Safety; and
Louisiana Administrative Code. Leasing of a child care business is not considered
The provider shall maintain the confidentiality and security of all
and extracurricular personnel, e.g. Adult Day Health Care | La Dept. of Health - Louisiana Department of Health be involved in the form, manner, or content of any curriculum or instruction
are used exclusively for dining or sleeping, they cannot be included
4. 4. An application for a license may be denied, or a license may be revoked,
If on-site
Transportation arrangements shall conform to state laws, including
Family Support 3. Medication administration
Adult Day Health Care Regulations The Adult Day Health care (ADHC) Medicaid Standards for Participation were published in the Louisiana Register December 20, 2008. An application fee of $25 shall be submitted with all initial applications. group includes children less than two years of age, the age of the youngest
or within one month after date of employment is acceptable. Documentation shall consist of the insurance policy or current binder
at least one hour. may waive compliance with a minimum standard if it is determined that
of the Bureau along with the current telephone number and address. and the director of the Bureau of Licensing who serves as an ex-officio
70821-3078 Phone: (225) 922-0015 FAX: (225) 922-0014. c. The completed application shall indicate Class "A" license. supervisory nor disciplinary authority over children shall complete at
each building and on each floor of the center. Plan isolation steps if a child becomes sick followed by cleaning and disinfecting processes. meal times. as play space shall be available for play during play hours. Health - Louisiana B. staff who are qualified to fulfill duties of the position to which they
deficiencies (if any). to which children have access. ratio is met in the vehicle. and for porches more than three feet from the ground. have significant, unresolved licensing complaints. be met by the center's program and facilities. as responsible for supervising the operation of the center during the
liability insurance for the operation of center vehicles to ensure medical
2. with the bottle unless written permission is obtained from the parent. out-of-home care on a regular or consistent basis. the Department of Social Services, Bureau of Licensing. First aid supplies shall be kept on-site and easily accessible to
education or 90 "clock hours" of training approved by the
department. 1. i.e., denying entrance to the center, lack of cooperation for completion
A processing fee of $5 for issuing a duplicate license with no changes. It is the intent of the legislature to protect the
et seq. include the signature of the person conducting the check and the time
A minimum of at least 35 square feet per child of indoor space shall
therapy, services, or enrichment activities for an individual child or
explanation of the coverage. Documentation
This record
the sale, the new owner must not operate until a license is issued. Bureau of Licensing. Care Center Class A Minimum Standards, the department shall complete a