Nebraska ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current DHHS license posted conspicuously

Ref: 391 NAC 3-003

Certificate of occupancy available

Ref: 391 NAC 3-003

Fire inspection report current

Ref: 391 NAC 3-003

Health inspection certificate posted

Ref: 391 NAC 3-003

Liability insurance documentation current

Ref: 391 NAC 3-003

Parent handbook available and current

Ref: 391 NAC 3-005

Child records complete and accessible

Ref: 391 NAC 3-005

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: 391 NAC 3-005

Incident/accident reports documented

Ref: 391 NAC 3-005

DHHS complaint procedures posted

Ref: 391 NAC 3-003

First aid kit stocked and accessible

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Emergency phone numbers posted

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Poison control number posted

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Medications stored properly and locked

Ref: 391 NAC 3-005

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: 391 NAC 3-005

Immunization records current (NESIIS verified)

Ref: NRS 79-221

Hand washing procedures posted

Ref: 391 NAC 3-005

Diapering/toileting area sanitary

Ref: 391 NAC 3-005

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: 391 NAC 3-005

Cribs meet CPSC safety standards

Ref: 391 NAC 3-005

Cleaning supplies stored locked away from children

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Hazardous materials inaccessible to children

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Outlet covers installed throughout facility

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Water temperature safe (120°F or below)

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Food handling and storage meets standards

Ref: 391 NAC 3-005

Nebraska State Patrol background checks current

Ref: 391 NAC 3-004

Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry checks complete

Ref: 391 NAC 3-004

National fingerprint checks current

Ref: 391 NAC 3-004

Director qualifications documented

Ref: 391 NAC 3-004

Lead teacher qualifications documented

Ref: 391 NAC 3-004

Pediatric CPR certifications current

Ref: 391 NAC 3-004

First aid certifications current

Ref: 391 NAC 3-004

Mandatory reporter training completed

Ref: NRS 28-711

Annual in-service training documented (12 hours minimum)

Ref: 391 NAC 3-004

Orientation training completed (new staff)

Ref: 391 NAC 3-004

Safe sleep training documented (infant caregivers)

Ref: 391 NAC 3-005

Staff personnel files complete

Ref: 391 NAC 3-004

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: 391 NAC 3-006

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Tornado drill records current (monthly Apr-Sep)

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Full evacuation drill completed (annual)

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Emergency evacuation plan posted

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Smoke detectors functional

Ref: 391 NAC 3-007

Emergency contact information for all children accessible

Ref: 391 NAC 3-005

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: 391 NAC 3-006

Outdoor play area safe and enclosed

Ref: 391 NAC 3-006

Children supervised at all times

Ref: 391 NAC 3-006

Step Up to Quality rating posted (if participating)

Ref: Step Up to Quality