CHILD CARE CENTERS

Abuse and neglect, reporting, Minn. Rules 9503.0130

Access to child, parents or guardians of child, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.41

Accidents

Posted procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Written policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Administration, vaccination records, duties, Minn. Statutes 2024 121A.15

After-school care, day programs, see SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

Age category groupings, Minn. Rules 9503.0040

Aides, drop-in child care programs, employee distribution, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.41

Allergy prevention and response, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.66

Background checks, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Bedding, Minn. Rules 9503.0050

Behavior guidance policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0055

Building ordinances, compliance, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Business development, Minn. Statutes 2024 116J.418

Carseats, requirements in transporting, Minn. Rules 9503.0150

Child abuse and maltreatment

Appeal of determination of maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2024 260E.33

Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2024 260E.17

Child care assistance programs, Minn. Rules 3400.0010 to 3400.0230

Child Care Community Partnerships Office, Minn. Statutes 2024 116J.418

Child care fix-it tickets, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.17

Child care program plan, contents, Minn. Rules 9503.0045

Child passenger restraint systems, requirements in transporting, Minn. Rules 9503.0150

Child with special needs, Minn. Rules 9503.0065

Children's records, contents, Minn. Rules 9503.0125

Clean

Defined, Minn. Rules 9503.0005

Requirements for center, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Clothing, sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085

Complaints, reporting, policies and procedures, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.61

Conferences with parents, Minn. Rules 9503.0095

Contagious and infectious diseases, notice to parents, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Contract workers, disqualification, reevaluation requests, Minn. Rules 9503.0030

Contracts and agreements, full-day services, Minn. Statutes 2024 142D.124

Corporal punishment, prohibitions, Minn. Rules 9503.0055

Correction orders, Minn. Rules 9503.0170

Cradleboards

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.01, 245A.02

License variance, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.46, 245A.1435

Safety requirements, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.45

Cribs, safety requirements, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.45

Crisis nurseries, see CRISIS NURSERIES

Data privacy

Children's records, Minn. Rules 9503.0125

Staff personnel records, Minn. Rules 9503.0120

Day care centers, see CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS

Day care sliding fee program, see CHILD CARE SLIDING FEE PROGRAM

Day programs, defined, Minn. Rules 9503.0015

Definitions

Child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2024 142E.01

Facility improvement expenses, Minn. Statutes 2024 142E.30

Lead poisoning prevention, Minn. Statutes 2024 144.9501

Transportation services, Minn. Statutes 2024 299A.11

Definitions, generally, Minn. Rules 9503.0005, 9503.0015

Designated areas, exclusive use, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Developmentally disabled children, behavior guidance procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0055

Diaper changing, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Disability access, Minn. Rules 1341.0011

Disclosure, employees, reference checks, limitation of liability, Minn. Statutes 2024 604A.33

Disinfection, sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085

Documented technical assistance, license noncompliance, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.171

Drop-in child care programs, see DROP-IN CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, Minn. Rules 9503.0075

Electrical outlets, shielding, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Emergencies

Posting telephone numbers, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Procedures, posting, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Written policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Emergencies, written preparedness plans, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.66

Emergency equipment, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Emotional abuse, prohibitions, Minn. Rules 9503.0055

Emotionally disturbed children, see Professional home-based family treatment under EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN

Employees, see CHILD CARE WORKERS

Enrollment, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2024 121A.15

Equipment

Condition, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Requirements, generally, Minn. Rules 9503.0060

Sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085

Experimental research activities, parental approval, Minn. Rules 9503.0105

Facilities

Exits, Minn. Rules 7511.1006

Exits, State Building Code, Minn. Rules 1305.1006

Sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085

State Building Code classification, Minn. Rules 1305.0302

Windows, Minn. Rules 1311.0505, 1311.0702

Facility improvement expenses

Grants for, Minn. Statutes 2024 142E.30, 142E.32

Greater Minnesota capital grants, Minn. Statutes 2024 116J.417

Loans for, Minn. Statutes 2024 465.73

Family day care homes, see FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES

Family visitation centers, Minn. Statutes 2024 119A.37, 142D.15

Field trips, Minn. Rules 9503.0100

Fines for noncompliance, Minn. Rules 9503.0170

Fines, license violations, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.05, 245A.03

Fire extinguishers

Annual servicing, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Posted instructions, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Fire inspections, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Fire prevention procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Fire protection, fire code, compliance, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

First aid kits

Availability, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Field trips, Minn. Rules 9503.0100

Food

Allergy information, Minn. Rules 9503.0145

Meals and snacks

Night care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0070

Providing, Minn. Rules 9503.0145

Sick care programs, preparation restrictions, Minn. Rules 9503.0085

Menus, Minn. Rules 9503.0145

Nutritional requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0145

Sanitation, Minn. Rules 9503.0145

Food service

Equipment, Minn. Rules 4626.0506

Highly susceptible populations, Minn. Rules 4626.0447

Full-day services, Minn. Statutes 2024 142D.124

Furnishings

Night care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0070

Requirements, generally, Minn. Rules 9503.0060

Greater Minnesota capital grants, Minn. Statutes 2024 116J.417

Guardians, access to child, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.41

Hand sinks, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Hand washing, staff requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Health consultant review, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Health policies, written, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Health standards, vaccinations for children, Minn. Statutes 2024 121A.15

Hiring practices, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.67

Hot surfaces, shielding, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Human services commissioner

Correction orders, Minn. Rules 9503.0170

Inspections, administrative records, Minn. Rules 9503.0115

Illness, exclusion from center, Minn. Rules 9503.0080

Immunizations, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Indoor space, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Infants

Age designation, Minn. Rules 9503.0050

Cribs, Minn. Rules 9503.0050

Diets, Minn. Rules 9503.0145

Equipment and furniture, cleanliness, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Equipment and materials requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0060

Health consultant reviews, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Night care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0070

Staff to child ratios, Minn. Rules 9503.0040

Information exchange, vaccination records, Minn. Statutes 2024 144.3351

Injuries, written policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Inspections

Cribs, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.45

Fire marshal, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Records, Minn. Rules 9503.0115

Records, vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2024 121A.15

Interest areas, access to children, Minn. Rules 9503.0045

Internal review procedures, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.54

Lead (mineral)

Drinking water testing, remediation, reporting, notice to parents, Minn. Statutes 2024 145.9273

Grants, drinking water remediation, Minn. Statutes 2024 145.9275

Hazard reduction, see Lead hazard reduction under LEAD (MINERAL)

Inspections, Minn. Statutes 2024 144.9504

Lead (mineral), abatement, see Child care buildings under LEAD (MINERAL)

Liability

Child abuse and maltreatment, mitigating factors, Minn. Statutes 2024 260E.30

Employee reference checks, limitation, Minn. Statutes 2024 604A.33

Liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.62

License-exempt child care centers, see LICENSE-EXEMPT CHILD CARE CENTERS

Licenses, Minn. Rules 9503.0010, 9503.0170

Conditional licenses, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.16

Correction orders

Prohibiting quotas, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.16

Reconsideration, Minn. Statutes 2024 142E.20

Disqualification, data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2024 13.46

Generally, see Licenses under HUMAN SERVICES

Human Services Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2024 256.01

Noncompliance weighted risk system, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.171

Risk reduction plans, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.54

Suspensions, fines, or revocations, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.18

Variances, data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2024 13.46

Linens, sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085

Location, MFIP orientation, Minn. Statutes 2024 142G.27

Medically complex or technologically dependent children, see PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE (PPEC) CENTERS

Medicines, administering, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Missing children, procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Nap policy, Minn. Rules 9503.0050

Night care programs

Defined, Minn. Rules 9503.0015

Requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0070

Notice, contagious and infectious diseases, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Notice requirements

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.17

Laws and regulations, changes, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.60

Lead (mineral) content of drinking water, Minn. Statutes 2024 145.9273

Nursery schools, see NURSERY SCHOOLS

Nutrition, Minn. Rules 9503.0145

Occasional participants, health records, transfers, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2024 121A.15

On-site child care centers

Children, Youth, and Families Department licensing, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.05

Human services licensing, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2024 245A.03

Outdoor activity area, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Owners, defined, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.01, 245A.02

Parent Aware, Minn. Statutes 2024 142E.17

Parenting time centers, Minn. Statutes 2024 142A.46

Parents, access to child, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.41

Parents, consulting with

Bedtime, night care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0070

Child with special needs, Minn. Rules 9503.0065

Conferences, Minn. Rules 9503.0090

Contagious and infectious diseases, notice, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Experimental research activities, Minn. Rules 9503.0105

Field trips, written permission, Minn. Rules 9503.0100

Infant diets, Minn. Rules 9503.0145

Information at enrollment, Minn. Rules 9503.0090

Medicine, administering, permission, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Nap and rest policy, Minn. Rules 9503.0050

Pets, presence at center, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Progress reports, Minn. Rules 9503.0090

Public relations activities, Minn. Rules 9503.0105

Separation of child from group, Minn. Rules 9503.0055

Sick care program, policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0085

Sick children, Minn. Rules 9503.0080, 9503.0140

Visitation by parents, Minn. Rules 9503.0095

Payments to, Minn. Statutes 2024 142E.17

Pets, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Phone numbers, emergency, posting, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Physical examinations of children, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Posting (notices)

Conditional licenses orders, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.16

Maltreatment investigations, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.16, 142B.18

Suspensions, fines, or revocations, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.18

Postsecondary institutions, child care grants program, Minn. Rules 4830.7000 to 4830.7900

Predatory offenders, notice about, Minn. Statutes 2024 244.052

Preschoolers

Age designation, Minn. Rules 9503.0040

Drop in programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0075

Equipment and materials requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0060

Staff to child ratios, Minn. Rules 9503.0040

Preschools, see PRESCHOOLS

Property taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2024 272.02

Providers, child care centers defined as, Minn. Statutes 2024 142E.01

Public relations activities, parental approval, Minn. Rules 9503.0105

Public school students, homes, designation as, Minn. Statutes 2024 123B.92

Quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), Minn. Statutes 2024 142D.13

Rating tool, Parent Aware, Minn. Statutes 2024 142E.17

Records and record keeping

Accidents, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Administrative records, Minn. Rules 9503.0115

Attendance records for publicly funded services, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.41

Children's records, Minn. Rules 9503.0125

Cribs, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.45

Emergencies, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Experienced aides, use violations, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.41

Fire drills, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Injuries, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Inspections, vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2024 121A.15

Kindergarten attendance, Minn. Rules 9503.0040

Parent permission forms, Minn. Rules 9503.0105

Personnel records, Minn. Rules 9503.0120

Separation of child from group, Minn. Rules 9503.0055

Staff distribution, Minn. Rules 9503.0040

Tornado drills, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2024 121A.15, 144.3351

Recycling space, State Building Code, Minn. Rules 1303.1500

Registered nurses, sick care programs, staff, Minn. Rules 9503.0085

Reporting requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0130

Reports given

Child abuse and maltreatment

Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.61

Mandatory reporters, Minn. Statutes 2024 260E.055, 260E.06, 260E.34

Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.61

Experienced aides, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.41

Lead (mineral) content of drinking water, Minn. Statutes 2024 145.9273

Vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2024 121A.15

Reports given, vaccinations, Minn. Rules 4604.0410

Resource and referral programs, see under CHILD CARE

Rest policy, Minn. Rules 9503.0050

Restraints, prone restraint prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.52

Risk reduction plans, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.54

Room temperature, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Safety, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.66

School age children

Age designation, Minn. Rules 9503.0040

Drop-in programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0075

Equipment and materials, Minn. Rules 9503.0060

Staff to child ratios, Minn. Rules 9503.0040

School-age children, child care programs, see SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

School buildings and grounds, use, see SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Screen doors and windows, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Separation of child from group, restrictions, Minn. Rules 9503.0055

Shared services grants, Minn. Statutes 2024 142D.22

Sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085

Sick children

Defined, Minn. Rules 9503.0005

Exclusion from center, Minn. Rules 9503.0080

Providing space, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Staff

Aides, Minn. Rules 9503.0034

Assistant teachers, Minn. Rules 9503.0033

Child care assistants, qualifications, Minn. Rules 9503.0034

Definitions, Minn. Rules 9503.0030

Directors, qualifications, Minn. Rules 9503.0031

Distribution requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0040

Drop-in child care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0075

Emergencies, instruction, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Field trips, transportation, staff ratios, Minn. Rules 9503.0150

Fire procedures, instructions, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

First aid training, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Food allergy information, providing, Minn. Rules 9503.0145

Hand washing requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Health consultant, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Licensed practical nurses, Minn. Rules 9503.0032, 9503.0033

Night care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0070

Personnel records, contents, Minn. Rules 9503.0120

Registered nurses, Minn. Rules 9503.0032, 9503.0033

Sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085

Special needs children, Minn. Rules 9503.0065

Substitute staff, qualifications, Minn. Rules 9503.0034

Teachers, Minn. Rules 9503.0032

Volunteers, qualifications, Minn. Rules 9503.0034

Staff to child ratios, Minn. Rules 9503.0040

State Building Code, compliance, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Storage space, child's clothing, Minn. Rules 9503.0150

Subsurface sewage treatment systems, design flow, Minn. Rules 7081.0130

Supervision, definitions, Human Services Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2024 245A.02

Swimming pools, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Technology grants, Minn. Statutes 2024 142D.23

Telephone, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.66

Toddlers

Age designation, Minn. Rules 9503.0040

Drop in programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0075

Equipment and furniture, cleanliness, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Equipment and materials, Minn. Rules 9503.0060

Staff to child ratios, Minn. Rules 9503.0040

Toilets

Cleaning, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Number, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085

Tornado drills, procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Tornado shelters, posted procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Transportation, Minn. Rules 9503.0150

Transportation, child passenger restraints, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.66

Transportation services

Valid drivers' license, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.41

Wheelchair transportation, Minn. Statutes 2024 299A.11 to 299A.17

Types of, MFIP orientation, Minn. Statutes 2024 142G.27

Unacceptable behavior, procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0055

Violations and penalties

Child care assistance, billing violations, stop payment, Minn. Statutes 2024 142E.17

Crib use, violations, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.45

Experienced aide violations, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.41

License noncompliance, documented technical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.171

Wrongful employment, crime, Minn. Statutes 2024 142E.50, 142E.51, 142E.55, 609.816

Wrongfully obtaining child care assistance, Minn. Statutes 2024 142A.25

Violations of law, penalties, Minn. Rules 9503.0170

Visitation by parents, Minn. Rules 9503.0095

Voluntary prekindergarten program, Minn. Statutes 2024 142D.08

Volunteer workers, qualifications, Minn. Rules 9503.0034

Water, Minn. Rules 9503.0145

Water bottles or cups, reusable, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.41

Water hazards, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Weighted risk system, license noncompliance, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.171

Workplace accident and injury reduction, compliance, Minn. Rules 5208.1500