Georgia ChildcareLicensing Requirements

License displayed in prominent location

Ref: 591-1-1-.02

Permit capacity not exceeded

Ref: 591-1-1-.02

Operating within licensed hours

Ref: 591-1-1-.02

Written operational policies available

Ref: 591-1-1-.09

Parent handbook current and distributed

Ref: 591-1-1-.09

Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)

Ref: 591-1-1-.18

Outdoor play area meets minimum (100 sq ft per child)

Ref: 591-1-1-.19

Temperature maintained 65-75°F

Ref: 591-1-1-.18

Adequate lighting in all areas

Ref: 591-1-1-.18

Toilets clean and child-accessible

Ref: 591-1-1-.18

Handwashing facilities available

Ref: 591-1-1-.18

Drinking water readily accessible

Ref: 591-1-1-.18

Napping equipment clean and appropriate

Ref: 591-1-1-.18

Outdoor equipment safe and age-appropriate

Ref: 591-1-1-.19

Playground surfacing adequate for fall zones

Ref: 591-1-1-.19

Daily health checks performed

Ref: 591-1-1-.15

Handwashing procedures followed

Ref: 591-1-1-.15

Diapering area sanitized properly

Ref: 591-1-1-.15

Medications stored and administered properly

Ref: 591-1-1-.16

First aid supplies stocked and accessible

Ref: 591-1-1-.15

Illness exclusion policy enforced

Ref: 591-1-1-.15

Universal precautions followed

Ref: 591-1-1-.15

Fire extinguishers inspected annually

Ref: 591-1-1-.21

Smoke detectors working

Ref: 591-1-1-.21

Emergency exits marked and unobstructed

Ref: 591-1-1-.21

Fire drills conducted monthly

Ref: 591-1-1-.21(3)

Tornado drills conducted semi-annually

Ref: 591-1-1-.21(3)

Emergency preparedness plan posted

Ref: 591-1-1-.21

Drill documentation maintained (2 years)

Ref: 591-1-1-.21(3)

Hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: 591-1-1-.20

Swimming pool secured (if applicable)

Ref: 591-1-1-.20

Background checks current for all staff

Ref: 591-1-1-.07

Director meets qualification requirements

Ref: 591-1-1-.05

CPR certification current (all caregivers)

Ref: 591-1-1-.06

First Aid certification current

Ref: 591-1-1-.06

Annual training hours completed (10 hrs)

Ref: 591-1-1-.06

Staff-to-child ratios maintained

Ref: 591-1-1-.32

Fire safety training current (3 years)

Ref: 591-1-1-.06

Pre-service training completed

Ref: 591-1-1-.06

Enrollment forms complete

Ref: 591-1-1-.10

Emergency contact information current

Ref: 591-1-1-.10

Immunization records on file (Form 3231)

Ref: 591-1-1-.10

Health statements current

Ref: 591-1-1-.10

Pickup authorization documented

Ref: 591-1-1-.10

Allergy/special needs documented

Ref: 591-1-1-.10

Attendance records maintained

Ref: 591-1-1-.10

Children supervised at all times

Ref: 591-1-1-.32

Sign-in/out procedures followed

Ref: 591-1-1-.32

Staff seated with children during meals

Ref: 591-1-1-.32

Mixed-age group ratios properly calculated

Ref: 591-1-1-.32

Menus posted and followed

Ref: 591-1-1-.14

Food stored properly

Ref: 591-1-1-.14

Kitchen area clean and sanitary

Ref: 591-1-1-.14

Special dietary needs accommodated

Ref: 591-1-1-.14