Arizona ChildcareLicensing Requirements

License displayed in prominent location

Ref: R9-5-203

Permit capacity not exceeded

Ref: R9-5-203

Operating within licensed hours

Ref: R9-5-203

Written operational policies available

Ref: R9-5-301

Parent handbook current and distributed

Ref: R9-5-301

Indoor space meets minimum requirements

Ref: R9-5-601

Outdoor play area adequate and safe

Ref: R9-5-602

Temperature maintained appropriately

Ref: R9-5-601

Adequate lighting in all areas

Ref: R9-5-601

Toilets clean and child-accessible

Ref: R9-5-601

Handwashing facilities available

Ref: R9-5-601

Drinking water readily accessible

Ref: R9-5-601

Napping equipment clean and appropriate

Ref: R9-5-601

Outdoor equipment safe and maintained

Ref: R9-5-602

Shade structures adequate for Arizona sun

Ref: R9-5-602

Health checks performed at arrival

Ref: R9-5-506

Handwashing procedures followed

Ref: R9-5-506

Diapering area sanitized properly

Ref: R9-5-506

Medications stored and administered properly

Ref: R9-5-509

First aid supplies stocked and accessible

Ref: R9-5-510

Illness exclusion policy enforced

Ref: R9-5-506

Sun protection measures in place

Ref: R9-5-506

Fire extinguishers inspected annually

Ref: R9-5-605

Smoke detectors working

Ref: R9-5-605

Emergency exits marked and unobstructed

Ref: R9-5-605

Fire drills conducted monthly at varying times

Ref: R9-5-605

Nap-time fire drill conducted annually

Ref: R9-5-605

Drill documentation maintained (12 months)

Ref: R9-5-605

Emergency preparedness plan posted

Ref: R9-5-605

Hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: R9-5-604

Swimming pool secured with lifeguard (if applicable)

Ref: R9-5-514

Fingerprint Clearance Cards current for all staff

Ref: R9-5-401

Director meets qualification requirements

Ref: R9-5-401

CPR certification current (all caregivers)

Ref: R9-5-403

First Aid certification current

Ref: R9-5-403

Annual training hours completed (18 hrs)

Ref: R9-5-403

Staff-to-child ratios maintained

Ref: R9-5-404

DCS Central Registry check completed

Ref: R9-5-401

TB clearance on file

Ref: R9-5-402

Enrollment forms complete

Ref: R9-5-308

Emergency contact information current

Ref: R9-5-308

Immunization records on file

Ref: R9-5-308

Health information documented

Ref: R9-5-308

Pickup authorization documented

Ref: R9-5-308

Allergy/special needs documented

Ref: R9-5-308

Attendance records maintained

Ref: R9-5-308

Children supervised at all times

Ref: R9-5-404

Sign-in/out procedures followed

Ref: R9-5-404

Director/designee present when 6+ children

Ref: R9-5-404

Infants separated from non-infants when 6+

Ref: R9-5-404