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Resources - Standards and Licensing Requirements

Many resources about health and safety and licensing are available on the Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System website. The following are some highlighted resources that may be helpful to CCDF Administrators.

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Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards, Monitoring and Enforcement, Supporting Health and Wellness
Standards and Licensing Requirements

Under the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act, Lead Agencies have significant responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of children in child care through their state child care licensing systems. They are also responsible for establishing health and safety standards...
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Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards, Licensing Administration, Monitoring and Enforcement
Developing and Revising Child Care Licensing Requirements

Having clearly written, research-based, measurable licensing requirements is the first step in protecting children from health and safety risks and promoting quality care. Licensing requirements—supported by monitoring, enforcement, and technical assistance—provide protection through prevention...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards, Licensing Administration, Licensing Policies/Structure of Regulatory Agencies
Revising State Licensing Requirements: Readiness for Change

Many States and Territories have identified a goal of revising state licensing requirements. Implementing a successful change initiative requires a thorough assessment of the process, required resources, timing, challenges and context. Beginning a new process such as revising licensing...
Resource Type: Information Product
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Licensing Administration
Trends in Child Care Licensing Requirements and Policies for 2014

The 2014 Child Care Licensing Study looked at licensing requirements for child care centers, family child care homes, and group child care homes and licensing agency policies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories for 2014. These research briefs describe...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards, Licensing Administration, Monitoring and Enforcement
Trends in Child Care Licensing Requirements and Policies for 2017

The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance, in partnership with the National Association for Regulatory Administration, has conducted a large-scale research study of child care licensing provider and facility requirements and licensing agency policies every three years since 2005....
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards, Licensing Administration, Monitoring and Enforcement
Trends in Child Care Licensing Requirements and Policies for 2011

The 2011 Child Care Licensing Study looked at licensing requirements for child care centers, family child care homes, and group child care homes and licensing agency policies in all 50 states, and the District of Columbia. These research briefs describe changes in licensing requirements and...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards, Licensing Administration, Monitoring and Enforcement
Health and Safety Requirements

Lead Agencies must certify that there are in effect health and safety standards and training requirements applicable to providers serving children receiving CCDF services whether they are licensed or license-exempt. These health and safety requirements must

  • be appropriate...
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Topic/Subtopic Training and Professional Development Requirements, Health and Safety Topics, Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting, Infant/Toddler Care Requirements, Provider/Staff Requirements and Qualifications, Requirements for the Care of Children, School-Age/Out-of-School Time Requirements, School Readiness, Emergency Preparedness
Licensing and Exemptions

The CCDBG Act requires states to have licensing requirements in effect for child care providers. Licensing is a process administered by state governments that sets a baseline of requirements below which it is illegal for facilities to operate. States have regulations that include the...
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Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards, Building and Facility Requirements, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting, Child-Staff Ratios and Group Sizes, Criminal Background Checks, Family/Group Child Care Home Requirements, Infant/Toddler Care Requirements, Licensing Exemptions, Provider/Staff Requirements and Qualifications, Requirements for the Care of Children, School-Age/Out-of-School Time Requirements, Monitoring and Enforcement, Enforcement Tools and Policies, Investigations, License-Exempt CCDF Providers, Monitoring for Compliance
Background Check Requirements Highlights

This resource highlights key requirements of the criminal background check requirements from the CCDBG Act of 2014 and the CCDF final rule.

Topics include:

  • Applicability of rules
  • Individuals subject to background checks
  • Required national and state-...
Resource Type: Other/Miscellaneous Resources
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards, Criminal Background Checks