Delaware ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current OCCL license posted in visible location

Ref: DELACARE 1.1

License capacity not exceeded

Ref: DELACARE 1.2

Operating within licensed hours

Ref: DELACARE 1.3

Parent handbook current and available

Ref: DELACARE 1.5

Written policies and procedures current

Ref: DELACARE 1.5

Fee schedule posted or provided to parents

Ref: DELACARE 1.5

Liability insurance current and adequate

Ref: DELACARE 1.8

Required postings visible (license, emergency plans, menus)

Ref: DELACARE 1.9

OCCL contact information posted

Ref: DELACARE 1.9

Reporting requirements met (incidents, changes)

Ref: DELACARE 1.10

All staff have current background clearances (DSP and FBI)

Ref: DELACARE 2.5

Child Protection Registry checks completed

Ref: DELACARE 2.5

Director meets education/experience requirements

Ref: DELACARE 2.10

Lead teachers meet qualification requirements

Ref: DELACARE 2.15

All staff have current CPR certification

Ref: DELACARE 2.20

All staff have current First Aid certification

Ref: DELACARE 2.20

Mandatory reporter training completed (all staff)

Ref: DELACARE 2.22

Annual training requirements met (18 hours)

Ref: DELACARE 2.25

Orientation training completed within 90 days

Ref: DELACARE 2.30

Safe sleep training for infant caregivers

Ref: DELACARE 2.35

Medication administration training current

Ref: DELACARE 2.40

Staff files complete with required documentation

Ref: DELACARE 2.45

Enrollment forms complete for all children

Ref: DELACARE 4.10

Emergency contact information current

Ref: DELACARE 4.10

Immunization records current (DelVAX verified)

Ref: DELACARE 4.15

Health assessments on file

Ref: DELACARE 4.15

Authorized pickup persons documented

Ref: DELACARE 4.10

Allergy and special health needs documented

Ref: DELACARE 4.20

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: DELACARE 4.25

Individual health care plans current (if applicable)

Ref: DELACARE 4.20

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: DELACARE 4.30

Parent rights acknowledgment signed

Ref: DELACARE 1.5

First aid kit fully stocked and accessible

Ref: DELACARE 5.5

Medications stored properly (locked, labeled)

Ref: DELACARE 5.10

Cleaning and hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: DELACARE 3.35

Handwashing procedures followed and documented

Ref: DELACARE 5.25

Diapering and toileting procedures posted

Ref: DELACARE 5.30

Safe sleep practices followed (infants on back)

Ref: DELACARE 5.35

Food handling and safety requirements met

Ref: DELACARE 5.40

Illness exclusion policy current

Ref: DELACARE 5.20

Water temperature safe (120°F max)

Ref: DELACARE 3.30

Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited

Ref: DELACARE 3.40

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: DELACARE 5.15

Severe weather drill records current (quarterly)

Ref: DELACARE 5.15

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: DELACARE 5.15

Emergency evacuation plan posted and current

Ref: DELACARE 5.15

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: DELACARE 5.15

Emergency contact lists readily available

Ref: DELACARE 5.15

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: DELACARE 3.25

Delaware STARS rating posted (if participating)

Ref: Delaware STARS