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(6) approval of the department or a designee under 7 AAC 41.370. (b) A licensed child care provider described in 7 AAC 41.200(a)(1) must meet the applicable qualification requirements of 7 AAC 57. A provider described in 7 AAC 41.200(a)(2), (3), or (4) must meet the applicable qualifications of the accrediting, certifying, or approving agency. A provider described in 7 AAC 41.200(a)(6) must meet the applicable qualifications of 7 AAC 41.370. A provider described in 7 AAC 41.200(a)(5) must

(1) be at least 18 years of age;

(2) repealed 2/1/2025;

(3) have an understanding of the development of children;

(4) have the ability to care for children;

(5) have the skills to work with children, family members, department staff, and community agencies;

(6) have the skills necessary to handle finances and plan and evaluate programs; and

(7) be able to prevent exposure of children to high-risk situations, including exposure to physical hazards and encounters with individuals or animals posing a possible danger. (c) A provider exempt from licensure under 7 AAC 57.015(a)(7) and who was approved by the department for program participation before January 5, 2017 may continue through the provider’s identified approval period, not to exceed 12 consecutive months. (Eff. 6/23/2006, Register 178; am 2/9/2007, Register 181; am 1/5/2017, Register 221; am 2/1/2025, Register 253) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.300 AS 47.05.340

AS 47.05.310 AS 47.25.001 Editor’s note: As of Register 241 (April 2022), the regulations attorney made a technical correction under AS 44.62.125(b)(6), to 7 AAC 41.200(a). 7 AAC 41.201. Provider application requirements.