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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 6.3. (a) To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following:
(1) Provide documentation to the division that the licensee has received a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate as described in IC 12-14-5-2.
(2) Provide documentation to the division that the licensee:
(A) has completed;
(B) is enrolled in; or
(C) agrees to complete within the next three (3) years;
a child development associate credential program or a similar program approved by the division.
(3) Complete the training course taught or approved by the division concerning safe sleeping practices for a child within the person's care as described in IC 12-17.2-2-1(10).
The division may grant a waiver or variance of the requirement under subdivision (2).
(b) A class I child care home may serve three (3) school age children under IC 12-7-2-33.7 if the child care home meets the following conditions:
(1) Provides at least thirty-five (35) square feet for each child.
(2) Maintains the child to staff ratio required under rules adopted by the division for each age group of children in attendance.
(3) Has an illuminated exit sign over each required exit or emergency lighting for each required exit.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-17.2-5-6.3 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-12-human-services/in-code-sect-12-17-2-5-6-3/
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