Maine ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current OCFS license posted and visible

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §3

License capacity and age groups displayed

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §3

Liability insurance current and on file

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §5

Parent handbook available with policies

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §4

Attendance records maintained daily

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §10

Incident/accident reports documented

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §14

Complaint procedures posted

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §4

Emergency procedures posted in each room

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §14

Operating hours posted

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §3

Fee schedule available to parents

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §4

All staff have current background checks (ME and FBI)

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §6

CPS registry checks completed

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §6

Director meets qualification requirements

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §7

Lead teachers meet qualification requirements

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §7

All staff have current pediatric CPR certification

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §8

All staff have current first aid certification

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §8

Annual training hours documented (30 hours minimum)

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §8

Mandatory reporter training current

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §8

Safe sleep training for infant caregivers

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §8

Health statement on file for all staff

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §6

Maine Roads to Quality registry current

Ref: MRTQ

Staff orientation completed within 90 days

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §8

Enrollment forms complete for each child

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §10

Emergency contact information current

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §10

Immunization records current (medical exemptions only)

Ref: 10-144 CMR Ch. 261

Health information on file for each child

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §10

Allergy and special needs documented

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §10

Authorized pickup persons documented

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §10

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §12

Field trip/transportation permission on file

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §13

First aid kits stocked and accessible

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §12

Medications stored properly (locked)

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §12

Cleaning and sanitizing procedures followed

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §11

Handwashing procedures posted

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §11

Diapering and toileting procedures followed

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §11

Safe sleep practices followed for infants

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §11

Food handling and safety requirements met

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §12

Food safety training current (food prep staff)

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §12

Hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §11

Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §11

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §14

Severe weather drill records current (quarterly)

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §14

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §14

Full evacuation drill completed (annual)

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §14

Emergency evacuation plan posted and current

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §14

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §14

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §9

Outdoor play area safe and enclosed

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §9

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: 10-148 CMR Ch. 32 §9

Quality for ME rating posted (if participating)

Ref: Quality for ME