Idaho’s Child Care System - Partnership
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children (IdahoSTARS Project)
Public Health Districts
Local Fire Departments
Cities
Child Care Providers
Idaho’s Child Care System - Roles
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Idaho Code and Rules Issue and revoke licenses Idaho Child Care Program - funding
Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children
IdahoSTARS – professional development for providers Process child care applications Resources and referral for families seeking quality child care QRIS – voluntary quality rating and improvement system for child
care facilities
Idaho’s Child Care System - Roles
Idaho Public Health Districts
Health and safety inspections License fee collection Response to health and safety complaints
Local Fire Departments
Fire inspections
Idaho’s Child Care System - Roles
Cities
Business licenses Some child care licenses Inspections
Child Care Providers
ICCP – funding assistance Immunization compliance Licensing compliance – safety and health Education and development of children
Health and Safety Inspections
Guided by Idaho Code and Rules
29 inspection items
Indoor and outdoor sanitation and hazards
IDAPA 16.06.02 Standards for Day Care Licensing
IDAPA 16.06.12 Rules Governing the Idaho Child Care Program
IDAPA 16.02.11 Immunization Requirements for Children Attending Licensed Day Care Facilities in Idaho
Provider/staff age and ability to respond to health or safety concerns
Immunizations and seclusion of ill children
Facility sanitation
Facility hazards: fire, chemicals, water, firearms, unsafe equipment or toys, pets
Health and Safety InspectionsCategories of Items
Make health and safety a part of your business
Understand the rules as the foundation of the inspection
Use the inspection form as your guide
Ask for help any time
Seek resources from the local health departments or other partners
Watch for recalled products (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Tips for Success
Resources Idaho Public Health Districts
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/?TabId=97
IDHW Child Care
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Children/ChildCareAssistance/tabid/292/Default.aspx
Idaho AEYC
http://www.idahoaeyc.org/
Resources
Idaho CareLine 211
http://www.211.idaho.gov/
Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/
Questions?
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