Part 407: LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS

Section 407.330 Nutrition and Meal Service a) Food shall be cooked or prepared at the day care center in a kitchen which has been inspected and approved in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health's Food Service Sanitation Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 750), unless the …

Section 407.34 Records Retention (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 22 Ill. Reg. 1728, effective January 1, 1998)

Section 407.340 Diapering and Toileting Procedures a) Each area serving children wearing diapers or disposable pull-ups shall have a designated diapering area that includes at least the following: 1) An accessible hand-washing sink within the same room without barriers such as do…

Section 407.35 Severability of This Part (Renumbered) (Source: Renumbered to 407.400 at 22 Ill. Reg. 1728, effective January 1, 1998) SUBPART A: INTRODUCTION, DEFINITIONS, AND APPLICABILITY

Section 407.350 Napping and Sleeping a) When a child's time in attendance at the day care center requires sleep or nap provisions, the center shall provide a separate crib, bed or cot and individual sheets and bedding. 1) Children under 6 years of age who are not enrolled in kind…

Section 407.360 Medications a) The day care center shall maintain a written policy regarding medications. b) Both prescription and non-prescription medication shall be accepted only in its original container. 1) Prescription medications shall be labeled with the full pharmacy lab…

Section 407.370 Physical Plant/Indoor Space Partially exempt programs are exempt from these standards. a) Buildings used for day care center programs shall be in good shape and operable and must comply with all applicable fire safety standards. 1) The building housing a center sh…

Section 407.380 Equipment and Materials a) Equipment and materials for both indoor and outdoor use shall be appropriate to the age and developmental needs of the children served. The day care center may not use or have on the premises any unsafe children's product as described in…

Section 407.390 Outdoor Play Area Partially exempt programs are exempt from these standards. a) An outdoor play area shall be provided unless the program operates less than three hours per day in accordance with Section 407.200(d)(3) or a waiver has been granted by the Department…

Section 407.4 Application for License (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 22 Ill. Reg. 1728, effective January 1, 1998)

Section 407.40 Purpose and Applicability a) The purpose of this Part is to prescribe the minimum standards for licensure as a day care center and to describe how to apply for a license. This Part also establishes requirements for the daily operation of day care centers that serve…

Section 407.400 Severability of This Part If any court of competent jurisdiction finds that any rule, clause, phrase, or provision of this Part is unconstitutional or invalid for any reason whatsoever, this finding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this P…

Section 407.45 Definitions "Accredited college or university" means a college or university that has been accredited by a regional or national institutional accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or a non-governmental recognition counterpart. "Age-…

Section 407.5 Application for Renewal of License (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 22 Ill. Reg. 1728, effective January 1, 1998)

Section 407.50 Application for License a) The application for license shall be completed by the officers of the governing body of the day care center, or its authorized representative, on forms prescribed and furnished by the Department. b) Only complete applications shall be pro…

Section 407.55 Application for Renewal of License a) Application forms for license renewal shall be mailed to the day care center by the Department 6 months prior to the expiration date of the license. b) The application for the renewal of a day care center license must be comple…

Section 407.6 Provisions Pertaining to the License (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 22 Ill. Reg. 1728, effective January 1, 1998)

Section 407.60 Provisions Pertaining to the License a) A day care center license is valid for three years unless revoked by the Department or voluntarily surrendered by the licensee. b) The license shall not be transferred or transmitted to another person or other legal entity. c…

Section 407.65 Provisions Pertaining to Permits a) A permit shall not be issued prior to the following: 1) Completion of the application for license and submission to the Department; 2) Employment of a child care director who has passed the background check requirements of 89 Ill…

Section 407.7 Provisions Pertaining to Permits (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 22 Ill. Reg. 1728, effective January 1, 1998)

Section 407.70 Organization and Administration a) The members of the governing body of the day care center shall be legally responsible to the Department for maintaining the standards set forth in this Part. The members of the governing body shall be of reputable and responsible …

Section 407.8 Organization and Administration (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 22 Ill. Reg. 1728, effective January 1, 1998)

Section 407.80 Confidentiality of Records and Information a) The facility personnel shall respect the confidential nature of the child and personnel records. b) Information pertaining to the admission, progress, health, or discharge of an individual child shall be confidential an…

Section 407.9 Finances (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 22 Ill. Reg. 1728, effective January 1, 1998)

Section 407.90 Staffing Structure a) The day care center shall provide staff to ensure the care and safety of the children at all times. 1) A written staffing plan shall organize the staff and enable them to give the children continuity of care and supervision. 2) Each staff pers…

Section 407.APPENDIX C Equipment for School-Age Children MINIMUM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS The quantities of equipment and supplies for school-age programs may be defined in three possible ways: 1) The proportion for the total program size, as defined by the max…