Hawaii ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current DHS license posted and visible

Ref: HAR §17-892-8

License capacity and age groups displayed

Ref: HAR §17-892-8

Liability insurance current and on file

Ref: HAR §17-892-15

Parent handbook available with policies

Ref: HAR §17-892-40

Attendance records maintained daily

Ref: HAR §17-892-41

Incident/accident reports documented

Ref: HAR §17-892-48

Complaint procedures posted

Ref: HAR §17-892-40

Emergency procedures posted in each room

Ref: HAR §17-892-46

Operating hours posted

Ref: HAR §17-892-8

Fee schedule available to parents

Ref: HAR §17-892-40

All staff have current background checks (Hawaii and FBI)

Ref: HAR §17-892-12

Child Protective Services registry checks completed

Ref: HAR §17-892-12

Director meets qualification requirements

Ref: HAR §17-892-21

Group leaders meet qualification requirements

Ref: HAR §17-892-22

All staff have current pediatric CPR certification

Ref: HAR §17-892-23

All staff have current first aid certification

Ref: HAR §17-892-23

Annual training hours documented (20 hours minimum)

Ref: HAR §17-892-24

Mandatory reporter training current

Ref: HAR §17-892-23

Safe sleep training for infant caregivers

Ref: HAR §17-892-23

TB clearance on file for all staff

Ref: HAR §17-892-13

Health clearance on file for all staff

Ref: HAR §17-892-13

Staff orientation completed within 90 days

Ref: HAR §17-892-24

Enrollment forms complete for each child

Ref: HAR §17-892-41

Emergency contact information current

Ref: HAR §17-892-41

Immunization records current (or valid exemption)

Ref: HAR §11-157

Health information on file for each child

Ref: HAR §17-892-41

Allergy and special needs documented

Ref: HAR §17-892-41

Authorized pickup persons documented

Ref: HAR §17-892-41

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: HAR §17-892-43

Field trip/transportation permission on file

Ref: HAR §17-892-44

First aid kits stocked and accessible

Ref: HAR §17-892-35

Medications stored properly (locked)

Ref: HAR §17-892-43

Cleaning and sanitizing procedures followed

Ref: HAR §17-892-36

Handwashing procedures posted

Ref: HAR §17-892-36

Diapering and toileting procedures followed

Ref: HAR §17-892-36

Safe sleep practices followed for infants

Ref: HAR §17-892-37

Food handling and safety requirements met

Ref: HAR §17-892-38

Food handler certification current (food prep staff)

Ref: HAR §17-892-38

Hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: HAR §17-892-35

Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited

Ref: HAR §17-892-35

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: HAR §17-892-46

Tsunami drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: HAR §17-892-46

Earthquake drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: HAR §17-892-46

Hurricane preparedness drill completed (annual)

Ref: HAR §17-892-46

Emergency evacuation plan posted and current

Ref: HAR §17-892-46

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: HAR §17-892-46

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: HAR §17-892-31

Outdoor play area safe and enclosed

Ref: HAR §17-892-32

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: HAR §17-892-30

PATCH quality rating posted (if participating)

Ref: PATCH Hawaii