Mississippi ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current MSDH license posted conspicuously

Ref: MSDH CCR

Certificate of occupancy available

Ref: MSDH CCR

Fire inspection report current

Ref: MSDH CCR

Health inspection certificate posted

Ref: MSDH CCR

Liability insurance documentation current

Ref: MSDH CCR

Parent handbook available and current

Ref: MSDH CCR

Child records complete and accessible

Ref: MSDH CCR

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: MSDH CCR

Incident/accident reports documented

Ref: MSDH CCR

MSDH complaint procedures posted

Ref: MSDH CCR

First aid kit stocked and accessible

Ref: MSDH CCR

Emergency phone numbers posted

Ref: MSDH CCR

Poison control number posted

Ref: MSDH CCR

Medications stored properly and locked

Ref: MSDH CCR

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: MSDH CCR

Immunization records current (Form 121/MIIS)

Ref: MS Code 41-23-37

Hand washing procedures posted

Ref: MSDH CCR

Diapering/toileting area sanitary

Ref: MSDH CCR

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: MSDH CCR

Cribs meet CPSC safety standards

Ref: MSDH CCR

Cleaning supplies stored locked away from children

Ref: MSDH CCR

Hazardous materials inaccessible to children

Ref: MSDH CCR

Outlet covers installed throughout facility

Ref: MSDH CCR

Water temperature safe (120°F or below)

Ref: MSDH CCR

Food handling and storage meets standards

Ref: MSDH CCR

DPS criminal background checks current

Ref: MSDH CCR

Child Abuse Registry checks complete

Ref: MSDH CCR

FBI fingerprint checks current

Ref: MSDH CCR

Director qualifications documented

Ref: MSDH CCR

Lead teacher qualifications documented

Ref: MSDH CCR

Pediatric CPR certifications current

Ref: MSDH CCR

First aid certifications current

Ref: MSDH CCR

Mandatory reporter training completed

Ref: MS Code 43-21-353

Annual training hours documented (15 hours minimum)

Ref: MSDH CCR

Orientation training completed (new staff)

Ref: MSDH CCR

Safe sleep training documented (infant caregivers)

Ref: MSDH CCR

Staff personnel files complete

Ref: MSDH CCR

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: MSDH CCR

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: MSDH CCR

Tornado drill records current (monthly Mar-Sep)

Ref: MSDH CCR

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: MSDH CCR

Full evacuation drill completed (annual)

Ref: MSDH CCR

Emergency evacuation plan posted

Ref: MSDH CCR

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: MSDH CCR

Smoke detectors functional

Ref: MSDH CCR

Emergency contact information for all children accessible

Ref: MSDH CCR

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: MSDH CCR

Outdoor play area safe and enclosed

Ref: MSDH CCR

Children supervised at all times

Ref: MSDH CCR

Quality Stars rating posted (if participating)

Ref: Quality Stars