Louisiana ChildcareLicensing Requirements

License posted in visible location

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1703

License capacity not exceeded

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1703

Operational policies current and available

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1703

Parent handbook distributed to all families

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1703

LDOE inspection reports available to parents

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1703

Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1715

Outdoor play area meets minimum (50 sq ft per child)

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1717

Temperature maintained 68-78°F

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1715

Adequate lighting and ventilation

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1715

Toilets clean and child-accessible

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1715

Handwashing sinks accessible to children

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1715

Drinking water readily available

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1715

Napping equipment clean and appropriate

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1711

First aid kit fully stocked and accessible

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1721

Medications stored in locked cabinet

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1807

Emergency medications readily accessible

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1807

Cleaning supplies stored out of reach

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1715

Hazardous materials secured from children

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1715

Emergency evacuation plan posted

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1721

Fire drill log current (monthly drills)

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1721

Severe weather drill log current

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1721

Lockdown drill log current (quarterly)

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1721

Hurricane evacuation plan current

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1721

Outdoor equipment safe and age-appropriate

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1717

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1711

LSP/FBI background check current for all staff

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1707

State Central Registry check completed

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1707

Director meets qualification requirements

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1709

Staff qualifications documented

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1709

All staff have current CPR certification

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1709

All staff have current First Aid certification

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1709

Staff annual training (12 hours) documented

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1709

Director annual training (18 hours) documented

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1709

Pre-service orientation completed

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1709

Safe sleep training (infant caregivers)

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1709

Staff health assessments on file

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1709

Emergency preparedness training completed

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1709

Infant ratio maintained (1:5)

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1711

Toddler ratio maintained (1:7)

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1711

Two year old ratio maintained (1:11)

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1711

Preschool ratio maintained (1:13)

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1711

School-age ratio maintained (1:20)

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1711

Emergency contact forms complete for all children

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1807

Immunization records current (LINKS or provider)

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1807

Health information on file

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1807

Allergy information documented and accessible

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1807

Medication authorization forms on file

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1807

Pickup authorization documented

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1807

Children supervised at all times

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1711

Sign-in/out procedures followed

Ref: Bulletin 137 §1807