Minnesota ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current DHS license posted visibly

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0010

License reflects current capacity and age groups

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0010

License renewal application submitted timely

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0010

Inspection reports available for parent review

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0010

Parent rights information posted

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0010

NETStudy 2.0 background study completed for all staff

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0030

Background study rechecks current

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0030

Director meets education/experience requirements

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0032

Teachers meet qualification requirements

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0033

Assistant teachers meet qualification requirements

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0034

Pediatric CPR certification current for all staff

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0035

First aid certification current for all staff

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0035

Annual training hours documented (16 hours ongoing, 24 first year)

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0035

Child maltreatment prevention training completed

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0035

SUID/safe sleep training completed for infant caregivers

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0045

Abusive head trauma training completed

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0035

Health assessment on file for all staff

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0030

Fire drills conducted monthly and documented

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0065

Severe weather/tornado drills conducted monthly (April-September)

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0065

Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice yearly

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0065

Full evacuation drill to alternate location annually

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0065

Written emergency plan posted and accessible

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0065

Tornado shelter location identified and marked

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0065

Emergency contact numbers posted by phones

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0065

Evacuation routes posted in each room

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0065

First aid kit properly stocked and accessible

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0050

Medication storage secure and procedures followed

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0050

Handwashing procedures followed

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0050

Diapering area sanitary with proper procedures

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0050

Ill child exclusion policy implemented

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0050

Hazardous materials stored securely out of reach

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0020

Safe sleep practices followed (back to sleep, firm surface)

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0045

Smoke and CO detectors functional

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0020

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0020

Outdoor play area meets 75 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0020

Playground equipment safe and age-appropriate

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0020

Facility clean and in good repair

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0020

Temperature maintained between 65-75°F

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0020

Adequate lighting throughout facility

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0020

Outdoor area fenced and secure

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0020

Infant ratio maintained (1:4, max group 8)

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0040

Toddler ratio maintained (1:7, max group 14)

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0040

Preschool ratio maintained (1:10, max group 20)

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0040

School-age ratio maintained (1:15, max group 30)

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0040

Emergency contact forms complete for all children

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0060

Immunization records current (MIIC or provider)

Ref: MN Statutes §121A.15

Health information on file and updated annually

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0060

Individual Child Care Program Plan on file (if applicable)

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0060

Children supervised at all times

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0040

Parent Aware rating posted (if participating)

Ref: MN Rules 9503.0010