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 Districtshttp://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/?TabId=97

IDHW Child Carehttp://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Children/ChildCareAssistance/tabid/292/Default.aspx

Idaho AEYChttp://www.idahoaeyc.org/

Resources

Idaho CareLine 211http://www.211.idaho.gov/

Consumer Product Safety Commissionhttp://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/

Questions?