North Dakota ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current DHHS license posted in visible location

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-02

License capacity not exceeded

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-02

Operating within licensed hours

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-02

Parent handbook current and available

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-02

Written policies and procedures current

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-02

Fee schedule posted or provided to parents

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-02

Liability insurance current and adequate

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-03

Required postings visible (license, emergency plans, menus)

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-02

DHHS contact information posted

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-02

Reporting requirements met (incidents, changes)

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-03

All staff have current background clearances (BCI and FBI)

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-04

Child Abuse/Neglect Registry checks completed

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-04

Director meets education/experience requirements

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-05

Lead caregivers meet qualification requirements

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-05

All staff have current CPR certification

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-05

All staff have current First Aid certification

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-05

Mandatory reporter training completed (all staff)

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-05

Annual training requirements met (18 hours)

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-05

Orientation training completed within 90 days

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-05

Safe sleep and SIDS training for infant caregivers

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-05

Staff health assessments current

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-05

Staff files complete with required documentation

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-05

Enrollment forms complete for all children

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-08

Emergency contact information current

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-08

Immunization records current (NDIIS verified)

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-08

Health assessments on file

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-08

Authorized pickup persons documented

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-08

Allergy and special health needs documented

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-08

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-09

Individual health care plans current (if applicable)

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-08

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-08

Parent rights acknowledgment signed

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-02

First aid kit fully stocked and accessible

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-09

Medications stored properly (locked, labeled)

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-09

Cleaning and hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-11

Handwashing procedures followed and documented

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-09

Diapering and toileting procedures posted

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-09

Safe sleep practices followed (infants on back)

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-07

Food handling and safety requirements met

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-13

Illness exclusion policy current

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-09

Water temperature safe (120°F max)

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-11

Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-11

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-12

Tornado drill records current (monthly April-Sept)

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-12

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-12

Emergency evacuation plan posted and current

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-12

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-11

Emergency contact lists readily available

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-12

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: NDAC 75-03-10-06

Bright & Early ND rating posted (if participating)

Ref: Bright & Early ND