Maine childcare licensing requirements.

Maine requires minimum 30 clock hours annual professional development

Renews every 12 months

Maine DHHS Child Protective Services registry check required

Renews every 60 months

Maine State Bureau of Investigation criminal background check and FBI fingerprint check required

Renews every 60 months

Director qualifications per 10-148 CMR Chapter 32 including education, experience, and Maine Roads to Quality credential

Pediatric first aid certification required

Renews every 24 months

Food safety training for staff preparing food

Renews every 36 months

Health statement from physician required for all staff

Renews every 24 months

Lead teacher qualifications per 10-148 CMR Chapter 32

Registration in Maine Roads to Quality professional development registry

Renews every 12 months

California mandated reporter training for child abuse

Maine mandatory reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect

Renews every 24 months

Training required for staff who administer medication

Renews every 24 months

Initial orientation training within first 90 days of employment

Infant and child CPR certification required for all caregivers

Renews every 24 months

Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers

Renews every 60 months