Alaska ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current DOH license posted in visible location

Ref: 7 AAC 57.010

License capacity not exceeded

Ref: 7 AAC 57.010

Operating within licensed hours

Ref: 7 AAC 57.010

Parent handbook current and available

Ref: 7 AAC 57.020

Written policies and procedures current

Ref: 7 AAC 57.020

Fee schedule posted or provided to parents

Ref: 7 AAC 57.020

Liability insurance current and adequate

Ref: 7 AAC 57.030

Required postings visible (license, emergency plans, menus)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.020

DOH contact information posted

Ref: 7 AAC 57.020

Reporting requirements met (incidents, changes)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.030

All staff have current background clearances (AST and FBI)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.310

Child Abuse Registry checks completed

Ref: 7 AAC 57.310

Administrator meets education/experience requirements

Ref: 7 AAC 57.300

Lead teachers meet qualification requirements

Ref: 7 AAC 57.300

All staff have current CPR certification

Ref: 7 AAC 57.320

All staff have current First Aid certification

Ref: 7 AAC 57.320

Mandatory reporter training completed (all staff)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.320

Annual training requirements met (18 hours)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.330

Orientation training completed within 90 days

Ref: 7 AAC 57.330

Safe sleep training for infant caregivers

Ref: 7 AAC 57.320

Staff health assessments current

Ref: 7 AAC 57.310

Staff files complete with required documentation

Ref: 7 AAC 57.310

Enrollment forms complete for all children

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Emergency contact information current

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Immunization records current (VacTrAK verified)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Health assessments on file

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Authorized pickup persons documented

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Allergy and special health needs documented

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: 7 AAC 57.350

Individual health care plans current (if applicable)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: 7 AAC 57.340

Parent rights acknowledgment signed

Ref: 7 AAC 57.010

First aid kit fully stocked and accessible

Ref: 7 AAC 57.350

Medications stored properly (locked, labeled)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.350

Cleaning and hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: 7 AAC 57.420

Handwashing procedures followed and documented

Ref: 7 AAC 57.350

Diapering and toileting procedures posted

Ref: 7 AAC 57.350

Safe sleep practices followed (infants on back)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.540

Food handling and safety requirements met

Ref: 7 AAC 57.430

Illness exclusion policy current

Ref: 7 AAC 57.350

Water temperature safe (120°F max)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.420

Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited

Ref: 7 AAC 57.420

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.600

Earthquake drill records current (monthly)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.600

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: 7 AAC 57.600

Emergency evacuation plan posted and current

Ref: 7 AAC 57.600

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: 7 AAC 57.420

Emergency contact lists readily available

Ref: 7 AAC 57.600

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: 7 AAC 57.505

Learn & Grow rating posted (if participating)

Ref: Learn & Grow AK