Arkansas ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current DCCECE license posted conspicuously

Ref: AR MLR 200

Certificate of occupancy available

Ref: AR MLR 200

Fire inspection report current

Ref: AR MLR 200

Health inspection certificate posted

Ref: AR MLR 200

Liability insurance documentation current

Ref: AR MLR 200

Parent handbook available and current

Ref: AR MLR 500

Child records complete and accessible

Ref: AR MLR 500

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: AR MLR 500

Incident/accident reports documented

Ref: AR MLR 500

DCCECE complaint procedures posted

Ref: AR MLR 200

First aid kit stocked and accessible

Ref: AR MLR 700

Emergency phone numbers posted

Ref: AR MLR 1000

Poison control number posted

Ref: AR MLR 1000

Medications stored properly and locked

Ref: AR MLR 700

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: AR MLR 700

Immunization records current (WebIZ verified)

Ref: AR Code 20-7-109

Hand washing procedures posted

Ref: AR MLR 700

Diapering/toileting area sanitary

Ref: AR MLR 700

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: AR MLR 700

Cribs meet CPSC safety standards

Ref: AR MLR 700

Cleaning supplies stored locked away from children

Ref: AR MLR 900

Hazardous materials inaccessible to children

Ref: AR MLR 900

Outlet covers installed throughout facility

Ref: AR MLR 900

Water temperature safe (120°F or below)

Ref: AR MLR 900

Food handling and storage meets standards

Ref: AR MLR 700

Arkansas State Police background checks current

Ref: AR MLR 300

Child Maltreatment Central Registry checks complete

Ref: AR MLR 300

FBI fingerprint checks current

Ref: AR MLR 300

Director qualifications documented (CDA or higher)

Ref: AR MLR 400

Lead teacher qualifications documented

Ref: AR MLR 400

Pediatric CPR certifications current

Ref: AR MLR 400

First aid certifications current

Ref: AR MLR 400

Mandatory reporter training completed

Ref: AR Code 12-18-402

Annual training hours documented (15 hours minimum)

Ref: AR MLR 400

Orientation training completed (new staff)

Ref: AR MLR 400

Safe sleep training documented (infant caregivers)

Ref: AR MLR 700

Staff personnel files complete

Ref: AR MLR 400

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: AR MLR 600

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: AR MLR 1000

Tornado drill records current (monthly Mar-Oct)

Ref: AR MLR 1000

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: AR MLR 1000

Full evacuation drill completed (annual)

Ref: AR MLR 1000

Emergency evacuation plan posted

Ref: AR MLR 1000

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: AR MLR 1000

Smoke detectors functional

Ref: AR MLR 1000

Emergency contact information for all children accessible

Ref: AR MLR 500

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: AR MLR 900

Outdoor play area safe and enclosed

Ref: AR MLR 900

Children supervised at all times

Ref: AR MLR 600

Better Beginnings rating posted (if participating)

Ref: Better Beginnings