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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 2. (a) A license may be issued only if a child care center is in compliance with food, health, safety, and sanitation standards as determined by the division under rules adopted by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-4 or in accordance with a variance or waiver approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-10.
(b) A license may be issued only if the child care center is in substantial compliance with the fire and life safety rules as determined by the state fire marshal under rules adopted by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-4 or in accordance with a variance or waiver approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-10.
(c) The division may issue a waiver or variance regarding a determination by the division or the state fire marshal under subsections (a) and (b).
(d) At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care center shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care center. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills.
(e) An individual who is employed or volunteers as a caregiver at a child care center:
(1) must, not more than ninety (90) days after the individual begins employment or volunteer duties, be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care center; and
(2) shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care center.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-17.2-4-2 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-12-human-services/in-code-sect-12-17-2-4-2/
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