Louisiana Administrative Code

A. A center shall maintain in force at all times current commercial liability insurance for the operation of the center to ensure medical coverage for children in the event of accident or injury. B. Repealed. C. Documentation of commercial liability insurance shall consist of the…

A. Observation. Upon arrival at the center, the physical condition of each child shall be observed for possible signs of illness, infections, bruises or injuries, and when something is observed, it shall be documented and such documentation shall include an explanation from the p…

A. A "type I license" is the type of license issued to an early learning center that is owned or operated by a church or religious organization that is qualified as a tax exempt organization under § 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code and that receives no state or federal funds …

A. Children. A daily attendance record for children shall be maintained that shall: 1. include the child's first and last name, arrival and departure times, date, and first and last name of person or entity to whom the child is released; 2. accurately reflect children on the cent…

Corporation any entity incorporated in Louisiana, or incorporated in another state and registered with the secretary of state in Louisiana, and legally authorized to do business in Louisiana. Individual Ownera natural person who directly owns a center without setting up a juridic…

A. An initial licensing inspection, including a measurement of the indoor and outdoor enclosed space, shall be conducted at the center to assure compliance with all licensing laws, regulations and minimum standards. 1. If the center in operation is in violation of the law, the ap…

A. Annual licensing inspections by the department, current approvals by the Office of Public Health, Office of State Fire Marshal, and city fire (if applicable), and academic approval by the department (if type III center) shall be required before the expiration of an existing li…

A. When a center changes ownership, the current license is not transferable. B. Prior to the ownership change, the new owner shall submit a new application and have verification of substantial compliance with the applicable licensing regulations in order to fee for licensure and …

A. A center shall operate within the licensed capacity, age range, hours of operation and other specific services designated on its license. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CLXI-1501 Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 41 629 (April 2015). effecti…

A. An early learning center or an entity identified in § 1809 shall request and obtain from the department a new CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes for each required person: 1. prior to the person being present or performing services at the center wh…

A. A request for departmental reconsideration of an assessment of fine for a violation of the licensing standards listed in § 1105 .A of this Chapter must be received by the department within 10 calendar days of the centers receipt of a written notice of assessment of fine. B. If…

A. An early learning center shall establish in writing and implement procedures for: 1. physical activity: a. children under age two shall be provided time and space for age-appropriate physical activity, both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting, for a minimum of 60 minutes …

A. An early learning center shall make immediate notification to emergency personnel, law enforcement as applicable, and other appropriate agencies for the following types of critical incidents involving children in care: 1. death; 2. serious injury or illness that required medic…

A. Emergency and Evacuation Plan. The director shall consult with appropriate state and local authorities and shall establish and follow a written multi-hazard emergency and evacuation plan to protect children in the event of emergencies that at a minimum shall: 1. address any po…

A. All fees required to be paid to the Louisiana Department of Education shall be paid through its electronic payment system and are nonrefundable. B. The department shall charge and collect a $15 processing fee when it receives a request for a CCCBC-based determination of eligib…

A. An early learning center or an entity identified in § 1809 shall provide written notice to the licensing division within 24 hours of receipt of notice of, or upon becoming aware of, any of the occurrences listed in Subsection A for an owner, volunteer, staff member, employee o…

A. Early Learning Center. Upon receipt of notice from the department that a person is ineligible for child care purposes, for an employee, volunteer, staff member or independent contractor of an early learning center, the center shall immediately remove the person from the center…

A. The purpose of this bulletin is to set forth the rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of R.S. 17:407.31 et seq., that require the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to establish statewide minimum standards for the health, safety and…

A. The following entities shall obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for any of their employees or contract employees that provide services in early learning centers when children are present: 1. local educational agencies …

A. A person who has received a notice of ineligibility (NOI) for child care purposes from the department may appeal the accuracy or completeness of the CCCBC results received and used by the department to determine the persons ineligibility. B. A person appealing the accuracy or …

A. All staff members who administer medication shall have medication administration training that includes auto-injectable epinephrine. B. Whether the center is administering medication or not, each early learning center shall have at least two staff members trained in medication…

A. Owners. An early learning center shall obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for each owner prior to submitting an initial application for licensure and shall provide documentation of said determination for each owner wit…

A. A review of a determination of ineligibility for owners, directors or director designees of type III centers shall not be considered if it is based in part on any crime or event listed in § 1805 .A through C of this Chapter. B. A review of a determination of ineligibility may …

A. When non-critical violations are identified during an on-site inspection, the department may allow the center an opportunity to immediately remedy the violation or deficiency, if the department determines that allowing such remedy does not endanger the health, safety, or well-…

A. The director/director designee shall be at least 21 years of age. B. The director/director designee shall have documentation of at least one of the following upon date of hire as director or director designee: 1. an early childhood ancillary certificate and one year of experie…

A. Written parental authorization shall be obtained for all non-vehicular excursions. Authorization shall include the name of the child, type and location of the activity, date and signature of the parent, and shall be updated at least annually. B. Centers shall maintain records …

A. For violations related to the following licensing standards, when such violation does not pose an imminent threat to the health, safety, rights, or welfare of a child, the department may issue a written warning in lieu of revoking or refusing to renew the license: 1. Supervisi…

A. These general transportation rules apply to all transportation, whether for field trips or daily transportation. 1. Transportation arrangements shall conform to all state laws, as amended, including but not limited to those requiring the use of seat belts and child restraints.…

A. Written authorization shall be obtained from a parent to transport a child on a regular basis. Such authorization shall include the name of the child, the type of transportation (to and from school, to and from home) and the names of individuals, schools, or other entities to …

A. Individuals by organizational type who are considered owners for licensing purposes: 1. individuals - individual and spouse, unless the business is the separate property of the licensee acquired before his or her marriage, acquired through a judicial separation of property agr…

A. Each early learning center shall display its current license in a prominent place at the center where the license is visible to parents and other visitors to the center Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CLXI-311 Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, L…

A. A person may be provisional for child care purposes if the person: 1. has more than one component of the CCCBC still pending; 2. is employed at any center; and 3. is named in a deficiency for § 1509 of this Part. B. Provisional Employment for Staff Member of Early Learning Cen…

A. The center shall obtain and maintain a signed parental authorization for each field trip. B. At least two staff, one of whom may be the driver, shall be in each vehicle, unless the vehicle has a communication device and the child to staff minimum ratio is met in the vehicle. C…

A. A person shall be ineligible for child care purposes if the person: 1. refuses to consent to a CCCBC -based determination of eligibility for child care purposes ; 2. knowingly makes a materially false or incomplete statement in connection with the CCCBC -based determination of…

A. Written Authorization. No medication or special medical procedure shall be administered to a child unless authorized in writing by the parent . Such authorization shall include: 1. name of child ; 2. drug name and strength; 3. date(s) to be administered; 4. directions for use,…

A. The following is an illustrative, but not exclusive, list of reasons that an application for licensure may be denied or a license may be revoked or renewal refused: 1. violation of any provision of R.S. 17:407.31 et seq.; 2. violation of any rules and regulations in this bulle…

A. No person who has been found by the department to be ineligible for child care purposes shall own, operate or participate in the governance of an early learning center, or shall be employed by an early learning center as a volunteer, staff member, employee or independent contr…

Academic Approval -verification by the department that a type III early learning center is meeting the performance and academic standards required in Bulletin 140-The Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network. Anniversary Date - the last day of the month in which the c…

A. There are two types of CCCBC -based determinations of eligibility for child care purposes : 1. " owner /director/director designee of type III centers" determinations of eligibility are required for owners, directors and director designees of type III centers; and 2. " child c…

A. An early learning center shall establish in writing, prominently post or show parent's signature of receipt, implement, and adhere to the following policies: 1. child abuse and neglect policy: a. as mandated reporters, all staff and owners shall report any allegation or suspic…

A. Staff Members. Personnel files for each staff member shall be maintained at the center and shall include the following: 1. an application or staff information form containing the following information: a. name; b. date of birth; c. home address and phone number; d. training, e…

A. The department shall determine a persons eligibility for child care purposes based upon the results of the persons CCCBC. B. Components of a CCCBC. A CCCBC shall include: 1. a request for a fingerprint-based search of the Louisiana criminal history information record; 2. a req…

A. Telephones and Emergency Numbers 1. A dedicated working phone, with a number dedicated to the center, that is capable of incoming and outgoing calls shall be readily available at the center at all times. 2. When a center has multiple buildings and does not have a dedicated a p…

A. Diapers shall be changed when wet or soiled. B. Children shall be changed and cleaned immediately following a toileting accident. C. Staff shall respond promptly to a request from a child for toileting assistance. D. While awake, children shall not remain in a crib, baby bed, …

A. All meals and snacks provided by the center, and their preparation, service and storage, shall meet the requirements for meals of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), 7 CFR 226.20 , and LAC 51:XXIII. B. The weekly menu shall: 1. …

A. Forms. Applications for licensure of new early learning centers shall be submitted using the departments online electronic system. B. Each center shall provide a current email address to the department on its initial application for licensure. The center shall maintain a curre…

A. To change license type, an early learning center shall submit a written request to change its license type and a $25 change fee using the departments online electronic system. B. Upon receipt of the written request and fee, and verification of substantial compliance with the a…