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CHILD CARE CENTERS

Abuse and neglect, reporting, Minn. Rules 9503.0130

Access to child, parents or guardians of child, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.14

Accidents

Posted procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Written policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Administration, vaccination records, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 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 2022 245A.14

Bedding, Minn. Rules 9503.0050

Behavior guidance policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0055

Building ordinances, compliance, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Carseats, requirements in transporting, Minn. Rules 9503.0150

Child abuse and maltreatment

Appeal of determination of maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2022 260E.33

Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2022 260E.17

Child care assistance programs, Minn. Rules 3400.0010 to 3400.0230

Child care fix-it tickets, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.065

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 2022 245A.145

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 2022 119A.5411

Corporal punishment, prohibitions, Minn. Rules 9503.0055

Correction orders, Minn. Rules 9503.0170

Crib rooms, supervision, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.02

Cribs, safety requirements, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.146

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, generally, Minn. Rules 9503.0005, 9503.0015

Definitions

Child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2022 119B.011

Facility improvement expenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 119B.189

Lead poisoning prevention, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.9501

Transportation services, Minn. Statutes 2022 299A.11

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

Discipline, nonexclusionary, Minn. Statutes 2022 121A.425

Disclosure, employees, reference checks, limitation of liability, Minn. Statutes 2022 604A.33

Disinfection, sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085

Drop-in child care programs, see DROP-IN CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

Drop-in child care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0075

Electrical outlets, shielding, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Emergencies, written preparedness plans, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.41

Emergencies

Posting telephone numbers, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Procedures, posting, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Written policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

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 2022 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 2022 119B.189, 2022 119B.21

Greater Minnesota capital grants, Minn. Statutes 2022 116J.417

Loans for, Minn. Statutes 2022 465.73

Family day care homes, see FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES

Family visitation centers, Minn. Statutes 2022 119A.37, 2022 124D.23

Field trips, Minn. Rules 9503.0100

Fines for noncompliance, Minn. Rules 9503.0170

Fines, license violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 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 service

Equipment, Minn. Rules 4626.0506

Highly susceptible populations, Minn. Rules 4626.0447

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

Full-day services, Minn. Statutes 2022 119A.5411

Furnishings

Night care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0070

Requirements, generally, Minn. Rules 9503.0060

Greater Minnesota capital grants, Minn. Statutes 2022 116J.417

Guardians, access to child, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.14

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 2022 121A.15

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 2022 144.3351

Injuries, written policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Inspections

Cribs, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.146

Records, vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2022 121A.15

Inspections

Fire marshal, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Records, Minn. Rules 9503.0115

Interest areas, access to children, Minn. Rules 9503.0045

Internal review procedures, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.66

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

Lead (mineral)

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

Inspections, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.9504

Liability

Child abuse and maltreatment, mitigating factors, Minn. Statutes 2022 260E.30

Employee reference checks, limitation, Minn. Statutes 2022 604A.33

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

Licenses

Conditional licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.06

Correction orders, prohibiting quotas, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.06

Disqualification, data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2022 13.46

Generally, see Licenses under HUMAN SERVICES

Human Services Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 256.01

Risk reduction plans, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.66

Suspensions, fines, or revocations, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.07

Variances, data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2022 13.46

Licenses, Minn. Rules 9503.0010, 9503.0170

Linens, sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085

Location, MFIP orientation, Minn. Statutes 2022 256J.45

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 requirements

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2022 245C.17

Laws and regulations, changes, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.1434

Notice, contagious and infectious diseases, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Nursery schools, see NURSERY SCHOOLS

Nutrition, Minn. Rules 9503.0145

Occasional participants, health records, transfers, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2022 121A.15

On-site child care centers, human services licensing, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.03

Outdoor activity area, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Owners, defined, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.02

Parent Aware, Minn. Statutes 2022 119B.13

Parenting time centers, Minn. Statutes 2022 256E.37

Parents, access to child, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.14

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 2022 119B.13

Pets, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Phone numbers, emergency, posting, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Physical examinations of children, Minn. Rules 9503.0140

Planning, crib rooms, supervision, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.02

Posting (notices)

Conditional licenses orders, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.06

Maltreatment investigations, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.06, 2022 245A.07

Suspensions, fines, or revocations, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.07

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

Predatory offenders, notice about, Minn. Statutes 2022 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 2022 272.02

Providers, child care centers defined as, Minn. Statutes 2022 119B.011

Public relations activities, parental approval, Minn. Rules 9503.0105

Public school students, homes, designation as, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.92

Quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), Minn. Statutes 2022 124D.142

Rating tool, Parent Aware, Minn. Statutes 2022 119B.13

Records and record keeping

Attendance records for publicly funded services, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.14

Cribs, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.146

Experienced aides, use violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.14

Inspections, vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2022 121A.15

Vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2022 121A.15, 2022 144.3351

Records and record keeping

Accidents, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Administrative records, Minn. Rules 9503.0115

Children's records, Minn. Rules 9503.0125

Emergencies, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Fire drills, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

Injuries, Minn. Rules 9503.0110

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

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, vaccinations, Minn. Rules 4604.0410

Reports given

Child abuse and maltreatment

Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.145

Mandatory reporters, Minn. Statutes 2022 260E.055, 2022 260E.06, 2022 260E.34

Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.145

Experienced aides, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.14

Vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2022 121A.15

Resource and referral programs, see under CHILD CARE

Rest policy, Minn. Rules 9503.0050

Risk reduction plans, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.66

Room temperature, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Safety, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.41

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 buildings and grounds, use, see SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

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

Screen doors and windows, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

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

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 to child ratios, Minn. Rules 9503.0040

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

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 2022 245A.02

Swimming pools, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Telephone, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.41

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 services

Valid drivers' license, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.14

Wheelchair transportation, Minn. Statutes 2022 299A.11 to 2022 299A.17

Transportation, child passenger restraints, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.41

Transportation, Minn. Rules 9503.0150

Types of, MFIP orientation, Minn. Statutes 2022 256J.45

Unacceptable behavior, procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0055

Violations and penalties

Child care assistance, billing violations, stop payment, Minn. Statutes 2022 119B.13

Crib use, violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.146

Experienced aide violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.14

Wrongful employment, crime, Minn. Statutes 2022 245E.01, 2022 245E.02, 2022 245E.06, 2022 609.816

Violations of law, penalties, Minn. Rules 9503.0170

Visitation by parents, Minn. Rules 9503.0095

Voluntary prekindergarten program, Minn. Statutes 2022 124D.151

Volunteer workers, qualifications, Minn. Rules 9503.0034

Water bottles or cups, reusable, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.14

Water hazards, Minn. Rules 9503.0155

Water, Minn. Rules 9503.0145

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