Mississippi · Regulations
Subpart 55: Child Care Facilities Licensure
457 sections
457 sections
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.1.1Legal Authority The "Mississippi Child Care Licensing Law,"
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.1.2Purpose
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.1.3Severability If any provision of these regulations or the application
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.1.4Definitions
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.2.1Requirement for Licensure
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.2.2Types of Licenses
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.2.3Application for License An application for a license under these
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.2.4License Fee: All application fees, licensure fees, renewal fees,
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.2.5Inspection
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.2.6Record of Inspection
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.2.7Renewal of License
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.2.8License Not Transferable or Assignable
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.2.9Display of Licenses
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.3.1Right of Entry
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.3.2Violations
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.4.1Parental Information
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.4.2Smoking, Tobacco Products, and Prohibited Substances
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.4.3Parental Access Child care facilities shall assure the parent that they
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.4.4Changes in Facility Operations The operator shall immediately
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.4.5Notice of Legal Action The licensing agency shall be notified
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.4.6Posting of Information The following items shall be posted
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.4.7Weapons Prohibited
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.4.8Prevention of Shaken Baby syndrome and Abusive Head
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.4.9Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation Planning: Each child
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.4.10All policies and procedures referenced above in Subchapter 4 shall
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.5.1General Requirements For Personnel
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.5.2Comprehensive Background Check: Pursuant to Section 43-20-1 et
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.5.3Child Care Director Qualifications
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.5.4Caregivers
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.5.5Caregiver Assistants
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.5.6Students
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.5.7Use of Director Designee
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.5.8Staff Development
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.6.2Records Retention:
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.6.3Facility Records:
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.6.4Personnel Records:
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.6.5Volunteer Records (120 or more hours per year): For any person
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.6.6Volunteer Records (Less than 120 hours per year): For any person
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.6.7Child Records
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.7.1Serious Occurrences Involving Children
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.7.2Child Abuse Any operator or employee of a child care facility who
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.7.3Communicable Disease: The child care facility shall promptly report
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.7.4Infants and Toddlers
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.8.1General
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.8.2Ratio
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.8.3Grouping
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.9.1General
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.9.2Daily Routines
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.9.3Eating
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.9.4Rest Periods
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.9.5Outdoor Activities
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.9.6Infant and Toddler Activities
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.9.7Indoor or Outdoor Physical Activity: Child care providers are to
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.10.1General
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.10.2Playground Equipment
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.10.3Paint
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.10.4Chairs and Tables
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.10.5Hooks and Compartments
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.10.6Sand Boxes
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.10.7Cribs
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.10.8High Chairs High chairs, if used, shall have a wide base and a T-
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.10.9Rest Period Equipment
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.10.10Play Equipment
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.10.11School Age Programs
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.1Building
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.2Indoor Square Footage
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.3Openings
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.4Kitchens
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.5Toilets and Hand Washing Lavatories
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.6Water
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.7Exits
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.8Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.9Outdoor Playground Area
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.10Indoor Playground Area
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.11Grounds
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.12Garbage Removal
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.13Environmental Health The child care facility shall
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.11.14Pest Control All child care facilities are to use a
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.12.1Employee Health
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.12.2Child Health
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.12.3Child Hygiene
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.12.4Toys and Equipment
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.12.5First Aid Supply
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.12.6Animals and Pets
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.13.1Meals and Snacks: All meals and snacks served to
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.13.2Feeding Infants and Children: A signed written
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.13.3Baby Bottles and Formula: All baby bottles shall be
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.13.4Feeding Chairs: A feeding chair or similar equipment
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.13.5Menus: The Center shall provide a menu listing all
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.13.6Meal Service: Children shall be served all meals and
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.13.7Restrictions: Food shall be served according to the
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.13.8Beverages: Food and drink with little or no nutritional
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.13.9Modified Diets: When a child requires a modified diet
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.13.10Unconsumed Food: Any portions of food or drink
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.13.11Catered Food: Food purchased from a caterer shall be
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.13.12Vending Machines: Soft drink or snack vending shall
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.13.13Food Safety and Food Manager
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.14.1Prohibited Behavior
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.14.2Restraint of a Child
- 15 MAC Pt. 11, R. 1.14.3Time Out