Rhode Island ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current DCYF license posted in visible location

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.2

License capacity not exceeded

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.2

Operating within licensed hours

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.2

Parent handbook current and available

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.3

Written policies and procedures current

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.3

Fee schedule posted or provided to parents

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.3

Liability insurance current and adequate

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.4

Required postings visible (license, emergency plans, menus)

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.3

DCYF contact information posted

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.3

Reporting requirements met (incidents, changes)

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.4

All staff have current background clearances (BCI and FBI)

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.6

CANTS Registry checks completed

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.6

Director meets education/experience requirements

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.6

Lead teachers meet qualification requirements

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.6

All staff have current CPR certification

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.6

All staff have current First Aid certification

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.6

Mandatory reporter training completed (all staff)

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.6

Annual training requirements met (20 hours)

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.6

Orientation training completed within 90 days

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.6

Safe sleep training for infant caregivers

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.6

Medication administration training current

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.6

Staff files complete with required documentation

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.6

Enrollment forms complete for all children

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.5

Emergency contact information current

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.5

Immunization records current (KIDSNET verified)

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.5

Health assessments on file

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.5

Authorized pickup persons documented

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.5

Allergy and special health needs documented

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.5

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.5

Individual health care plans current (if applicable)

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.5

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.5

Parent rights acknowledgment signed

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.3

First aid kit fully stocked and accessible

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Medications stored properly (locked, labeled)

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Cleaning and hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Handwashing procedures followed and documented

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Diapering and toileting procedures posted

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Safe sleep practices followed (infants on back)

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Food handling and safety requirements met

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Illness exclusion policy current

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Water temperature safe (120°F max)

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Severe weather drill records current (quarterly)

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Emergency evacuation plan posted and current

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Emergency contact lists readily available

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.9

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: RICR 218-RICR-10-00-1.7

BrightStars quality rating posted (if participating)

Ref: BrightStars