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Rules 404 : Licensing Standards for Child Care Institutions and Maternity Centers

• Section 404.1 Purpose
• Section 404.2 Definitions
• Section 404.3 Effective Date of Standards (Repealed)
• Section 404.4 Application for License
• Section 404.5 Renewal of License
• Section 404.6 Provisions Pertaining to License
• Section 404.7 Provisions Pertaining to Permits
• Section 404.8 Incorporation
• Section 404.9 Composition and Responsibilities of the Governing Body
• Section 404.10 Finances
• Section 404.11 The Administrator
• Section 404.12 Administrative Coverage
• Section 404.13 Child Care Staff
• Section 404.14 Support Personnel
• Section 404.15 Substitute Child Care Staff
• Section 404.16 Volunteers
• Section 404.17 Requirements of Professional Staff
• Section 404.18 Medical and Health Services
• Section 404.19 Social Work Staff
• Section 404.20 Teachers
• Section 404.21 Recreation Staff
• Section 404.22 Staff Training
• Section 404.23 Health Requirements for Staff and Volunteers
• Section 404.24 Background Checks
• Section 404.25 Criteria for the Admission and Discharge of Children
• Section 404.26 Admission Preparation Requirements
• Section 404.27 Agreements and Consents Between Responsible Parties
• Section 404.28 Child Care Groupings
• Section 404.29 Discipline of Children
• Section 404.30 Controls
• Section 404.31 Clothing and Personal Belongings
• Section 404.32 Personal Care and Hygiene
• Section 404.33 Allowances
• Section 404.34 Education
• Section 404.35 Work and Training
• Section 404.36 Recreation and Leisure Time
• Section 404.37 Health and Safety
• Section 404.38 Food and Nutrition
• Section 404.39 Professional Services
• Section 404.40 Visitation
• Section 404.41 Community Life
• Section 404.42 Religion
• Section 404.43 Termination of Residential Care
• Section 404.44 Buildings
• Section 404.45 Grounds
• Section 404.46 Equipment
• Section 404.47 Records and Reports
• Section 404.48 Records Retention
• Section 404.49 Transportation
• Section 404.50 Severability of This Part

Section 404.1 Purpose

a) The purpose of this part is to prescribe the standards for licensure as a child care institution and to describe how to apply for a license.

b) The licensing standards set forth in this part are applicable to all child care institutions and maternity centers as defined in the Child Care Act, as well as to those child care institutions owned, operated or supervised by the Department.