5.3 Health and Safety Standards for CCDF Providers

Lead Agencies must have health and safety standards for providers serving children receiving CCDF assistance relating to the required health and safety topics as appropriate to the provider setting and age of the children served. This requirement is applicable to all child care programs receiving CCDF funds regardless of licensing status (i.e., licensed or license-exempt). The only exception to this requirement is for relative providers, as defined by CCDF. Lead Agencies have the option of exempting certain relatives from any or all CCDF health and safety requirements. Exemptions for relative providers’ standards requirements will be addressed in question 5.8.1. Describe the following health and safety standards for programs serving children receiving CCDF assistance on the following topics (note that monitoring and enforcement will be addressed in subsection 5.5): 5.3.1 Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunizations) health and safety standard a. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the prevention and control of infectious diseases for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Licensing standards for licensed day care center providers Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers - A center receiving children within the infant and toddler age range shall comply with standards for all day care centers, except when inconsistent with the special requirements prescribed by this rule. A center serving infants and toddlers shall have a licensed physician, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or licensed physician's assistant with training in infant care to instruct child care staff in the proper health care of infants and toddlers. The person shall visit the facility to observe the child care techniques of the staff and provide in-service training. Visits shall be at least weekly during the permit period and monthly thereafter. Health Requirements for Children attending licensed facilities are required to be incompliance with 407.310 of the Day Care Licensing standards Medical reports are required on forms that are prescribed by the Lead Agency and shall be on file for each child. 1) The initial medical report shall be dated less than 6 months prior to enrollment of infants, toddlers, and preschool children. For school-age children, a copy of the most recent regularly scheduled school physical may be submitted (even if more than 6 months old) or the day care center may require a more recent medical report by its own enrollment policy. If a health problem is suspected, the day care center may require additional documentation of the child's health status. 2) If a child transfers from one day care center to another, the medical report may be used at the new center if it is less than one year old. In such a case, the center the child is leaving shall maintain a copy of the child's medical form and return the original to the parent. 3) The medical examination shall be valid for 2 years, except that subsequent examinations for school-age children shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois School Code [105 ILCS 5/27-8.1] and the Child Health Examination Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 665), provided that copies of the examination are on file at the day care center. 4) The medical report shall indicate that the child has received the immunizations required by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695, Immunization Code). These include poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophilus influenzae B, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.50 of the Department of Public Health rules (http://www.idph.state.il.us). 5) If the child is in a high-risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when children in the high- risk group begin elementary and secondary school. 6) The initial examination shall show that children from the ages of one to 6 years have been screened for lead poisoning (for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845)) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed (for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health). 7) In accordance with the Child Care Act, a parent may request that immunizations, physical examinations and/or medical treatment be waived on religious grounds. A request for waiver shall be in writing, signed by the parent or parents, and kept in the child's record. 8) Exceptions made for children who should not be subject to immunizations or tuberculin tests for medical reasons shall be indicated by the physician on the child's medical form. 9) Day care centers shall maintain an accurate list of all children enrolled in the center who are not immunized, as required by Illinois Department of Public Health rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695.40, List of Non-Immunized Child Care Facility Attendees or Students). The number of non-immunized children on the list shall be available to parents who request it. 10) Medical records shall be dated and signed by the examining physician, advance practice nurse (APN) who has a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician authorizing the APN to perform health examinations, or physician assistants who have been delegated the performance of health examinations by their supervising physician, and include the name, address and telephone number of the physician responsible for the child's health care. b) A child suspected of having or diagnosed as having a reportable infectious, contagious, or communicable disease for which isolation is required by the Illinois Department of Public Health's General Procedures for the Control of Communicable Diseases (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690) shall be excluded from the center. c) Children shall be screened upon arrival daily for any obvious signs of illness. If symptoms of illness are present, the child care staff shall determine whether they are able to care for the child safely, based on the apparent degree of illness, other children present and facilities available to care for the ill child. 1) Children with diarrhea and those with a rash combined with fever (oral temperature of 101º F or higher or under the arm temperature of 100º F or higher) shall not be admitted to the day care center while those symptoms persist, and shall be removed as soon as possible should these symptoms develop while the child is in care. 2) Children need not be excluded for a minor illness unless any of the following exists, in which case exclusion from the day care center is required: Illness that prevents the child from participating comfortably in program activities; Illness that calls for greater care than the staff can provide without compromising the health and safety of other children; Fever with behavior change or symptoms of illness; Unusual lethargy, irritability, persistent crying, difficulty breathing or other signs of possible severe illness; Diarrhea; Vomiting 2 or more times in the previous 24 hours, unless the vomiting is determined to be due to a noncommunicable condition and the child is not in danger of dehydration; Mouth sores associated with the child's inability to control his or her saliva, until the child's physician or the local health department states that the child is noninfectious; Rash with fever or behavior change, unless a physician has determined the illness to be noncommunicable; Purulent conjunctivitis, until 24 hours after treatment has been initiated; Impetigo, until 24 hours after treatment has been initiated; Strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis), until 24 hours after treatment has been initiated and until the child has been without fever for 24 hours; Head lice, until the morning after the first treatment; Scabies, until the morning after the first treatment; Chicken pox (varicella), until at least 6 days after onset of rash; Whooping cough (pertussis), until 5 days of antibiotic treatment have been completed; Mumps, until 9 days after onset of parotid gland swelling; Measles, until 4 days after disappearance of the rash; or Symptoms that may be indicative of one of the serious, communicable diseases identified in the Illinois Department of Public Health Control of Communicable Diseases Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690). e) Space shall be provided for a child who becomes ill at the center. The space shall be ventilated and heated, within sight and hearing of an adult and equipped with a cot and materials that can be easily cleaned and sanitized. f) The center shall report any known or suspected case or carrier of communicable disease to local health authorities and comply with the Illinois Department of Public Health's Control of Communicable Diseases Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690). The center shall maintain a file of reported illnesses that may indicate possible infectious disease. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes, and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. Section 406.14 Health, Medical Care and Safety a) The caregiver shall conduct a daily, pre-admissions screening to determine if the child has obvious symptoms of illness. If symptoms of illness are present, the caregiver shall determine whether to provide care for the child, depending upon the apparent degree of illness, other children present, and facilities available to provide care for the ill child. b) Children with diarrhea and those with a rash combined with fever (oral temperature of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or higher or under the arm temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) shall not be admitted to the day care home while these symptoms persist, and shall be removed as soon as possible should these symptoms develop while the child is in care. c) A medical report, on forms prescribed by the Department, shall be on file for each child, on the first day of care, and shall be dated no earlier than 6 months prior to enrollment. 1) The medical report shall be valid for 2 years, except that subsequent examinations for school-age children shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 27.8-1 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/27-8.1], provided copies of the exam are on file at the facility. 2) If the child is in a high risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when the children in high-risk groups begin elementary and secondary school. 3) The initial examination shall show that children from 6 months through 6 years of age have been screened for lead poisoning for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health. 4) The report shall indicate that the child has been immunized as required by the rules of the Illinois Department of Public Health for immunizations (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695). These required immunizations are poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenza B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in Part 695.50 of the Department of Public Health. 5) In accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, a parent may request that immunizations, physical examinations, and/or medical treatment be waived on religious grounds. A request for such waiver shall be in writing, signed by the parent, and kept in the child's record. 6) Exceptions made for children who for medical reasons should not be subjected to immunizations or tuberculin tests shall be so indicated by the physician on the child's medical form. d) A child suspected of having or diagnosed as having a reportable infectious, contagious, or communicable disease for which isolation is required by the Illinois Department of Public Health's General Procedures for the Control of Communicable Diseases (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.1000) shall be excluded from the home until the Illinois Department of Public Health or local health department authorized by it states, in writing, that the communicable, contagious or infectious stage of the disease has passed and that the child may be re-admitted to the day care home. e) Necessary medications shall be administered according to specific written instructions provided by the child’s parents or guardians. 1) Prescription medicine labels must bear the child's name, the physician's name, the name of the drug store or pharmacy, prescription number, date of the prescription, and directions for administering. 2) Non-prescription medication may be administered upon written parental permission that specifies the duration and frequency of medication. Such medication shall be administered in accordance with package instructions, and, except for aspirin and aspirin substitutes, shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. 3) There shall be a signed statement by the child's parent or guardian giving permission to the caregiver to administer medication to the child. 4) The caregiver shall maintain a record of the dates, hours and dosages that are given. 5) Medication shall be returned to the parents when it is no longer required. Additionally, medication provided for a child no longer cared for in the facility and medication that has reached its expiration date shall be destroyed. 6) Medical services, such as direct medical care to the child, shall be administered as required by a physician, subject to the receipt of appropriate releases from parents. f) In order to reduce the risk of infection or contagion to others, space must be provided in the day care home for the isolation and observation of a child who becomes ill. An ill child shall be provided a bed or cot away from other children and a caregiver or assistant shall supervise the child at all times he/she is in the home. g) When a day care home admits ill or injured children, a plan for the care of such children must be agreed upon with the parents to assure that the needs of the children for rest, attention, personal care and administration of prescribed medication are met. No child requiring exclusion from the home in accordance with 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690 may be admitted. h) Personal hygiene standards, such as the following, shall be observed: 1) Each child shall be provided with an individual towel, washcloth, and drinking cup. Single-use, disposable articles are acceptable. 2) A separate sleeping arrangement, such as a bed, cot, crib, or playpen, with individual bedding, shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps while in care. A twin size bed may be used for 2 children under age 4, provided each child shall have individual sheets. A) The bed shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times, and bedding shall be suitable for the season. B) Family beds may be used for children if separate linens are used. C) Rubber sheets shall be used when necessary. 3) The caregiver shall require parents to supply clothing suitable to weather conditions, as well as a complete change of clothing in case of need. 4) Caregivers and children shall use soap and running water to wash their hands before meals, after toileting, after diaper changing, and after contact with respiratory secretions. Hand sanitizers or diaper wipes are not an acceptable substitute for soap and running water. Caregivers shall always supervise children’s hand washing to ensure that children are not scalded by hot water. 5) Open cuts, sores or lesions on caregivers or children shall be covered. 6) Caregivers shall wash their hands with soap and water prior to food preparation and after any physical contact with a child during food preparation. Hands shall be dried using single-use towels. 7) Sheets shall be changed when soiled and at least weekly. 8) Clothing soiled due to toilet accidents shall be changed immediately i) Caregivers shall take reasonable measures to reduce the spread of communicable disease among children in the facility by observing such procedures as: 1) Using only washable toys with diapered children; 2) Washing washable toys at least once per day; 3) Cleaning facility-provided stuffed toys; 4) Washing toys mouthed by one child before they are used by another child; and 5) Washing pacifiers and other items placed in the mouth if dropped to the floor or ground. j) There shall be an emergency plan for each child in case of accident or sudden illness. 1) The caregiver shall have available at all times the name, address, and telephone number where the child's parents or guardian, relative, friend, or physician, and the Department can be reached. 2) There shall be a planned source of readily available emergency medical care: a hospital emergency medical room, clinic, or the child's physician. 3) When the caregiver accompanies a child to the source of emergency care, an adult who meets the standards prescribed by Section 406.11 must assume supervision of other children in the home. 4) In case of illness or accident, the parent, guardian, or supervising agency responsible for the child shall be notified immediately, and the child shall be removed from the home as soon as possible. k) Children shall be supervised at all times. All children in the home shall be protected from exploitation, neglect, and abuse. Section 408.30 General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes e) Indoor space shall consist of a clean, comfortable environment for children. 1) The group day care home shall be well-ventilated, free from observable hazards, properly lighted and heated, and free of fire hazards. 2) The dwelling shall be kept clean, sanitary, and in good repair. 3) There shall be provision for isolating a child who becomes ill or who is suspected of having a communicable, infectious or contagious disease. Section 408.35 General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family f) The caregivers and all members of the household shall provide medical evidence that they are free of communicable disease that may be transmitted while providing child care; and, in the case of caregivers, that they are free of physical or mental conditions that could interfere with child care responsibilities. The medical report for the caregivers shall be valid for 3 years. g) Caregivers and members of the household shall have a tuberculin skin test administered by the Mantoux method in accordance with the rules of the Department of Public Health (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.720). h) Should the caregivers or any member of the household be diagnosed as having a communicable disease for which isolation is required by the Department of Public Health (IDPH) or local health department, the group day care home shall not provide child care until notified by the public health agency that the infectious period has elapsed and that child care may resume. Further, if a child care assistant or substitute who does not reside in the group day care home has been diagnosed as having a communicable disease for which isolation is required, that person shall be barred from the home until the presence of such person is authorized by the IDPH or the local health department. Section 408.50 Child Care Assistants h) Assistants shall provide medical evidence that they are free of reportable communicable disease and physical or mental conditions that could interfere with child care responsibilities. The medical report shall be valid for three years. Section 408.60 Enrollment and Discharge Procedures c) No child under 6 years of age may be admitted to the group day care home unless the health examination, complete with lead risk assessment if the child resides in an area defined as low risk by the Department of Public Health, or a screening for lead poisoning if the child resides in an area defined as high risk by DPH (see 77 Ill. Adm. Code 845 (Lead Poisoning Prevention Code)), has been completed as required by DPH rules at 77 Ill. Adm. Code 665 (Child Health Examination Code). f) The caregivers shall conduct a daily, preadmissions screening to determine if the child has obvious symptoms of illness. If symptoms of illness are present, the caregiver shall determine whether or not to provide care for the child, depending upon the apparent degree of illness, other children present, and facilities available to provide care for the ill child in accordance with the requirements of Section 408.70. g) Children with diarrhea and those with rash combined with fever (oral temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) shall not be admitted to the group day care home while these symptoms persist, and shall be removed as soon as possible should these symptoms develop while the child is in care. Section 408.70 Health, Medical Care and Safety a) A medical report, on forms prescribed by the Department, shall be on file for each child, on the first day of care, and shall be dated no earlier than 6 months prior to enrollment. 1) The medical report shall be valid for 2 years, except that subsequent examinations for school-age children shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 27-8.1 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/27-8.1], provided copies of the exam are on file at the facility. 2) If the child is in a high risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when children in high risk groups begin elementary and secondary school. 3) The initial examination shall show that children from 6 months through 6 years of age have been screened for lead poisoning for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health. 4) The report shall indicate that the child has been immunized as required by the rules of the Illinois Department of Public Health for immunizations (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695). These required immunizations are poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenza B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in Part 695.50 of the Department of Public Health. 5) In accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, a parent may request that immunizations, physical examinations, and/or medical treatment be waived on religious grounds. A request for such waiver shall be in writing, signed by the parent, and kept in the child's record. 6) Exceptions made for children who for medical reasons should not be subjected to immunizations or tuberculin tests shall be so indicated by the physician on the child's medical form. b) A child suspected of having or diagnosed as having a reportable infectious, contagious, or communicable disease for which isolation is required by the Illinois Department of Public Health's General Procedures for the Control of Communicable Disease (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.1000) shall be excluded from the home until the Illinois Department of Public Health or local health department authorized by it states, in writing, that the communicable, contagious or infectious stage of the disease has passed and that the child may be re-admitted to the group day care home. c) Necessary medications shall be administered according to specific written instructions from the child's parents or guardians. 1) Prescription medicine labels must bear the child's name, the physician's name, the name of the drug store or pharmacy, prescription number, date of the prescription, and directions for administering. 2) Nonprescription medication provided by the parents may be administered upon written parental permission that specifies the duration and frequency of medication. Such medication shall be administered in accordance with package instructions, and shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. 3) There shall be a signed statement by the child's parent or guardian giving permission to the caregiver to administer medication to the child. 4) The caregiver shall maintain a record of the dates, hours and dosages that are given. 5) Medication shall be returned to the parents when it is no longer required. Additionally, medication provided for a child no longer cared for in the facility and medication that has reached its expiration date shall be destroyed. 6) Medical services, such as direct medical care to the child, shall be administered as required by a physician, subject to the receipt of appropriate releases from parents. d) Personal hygiene standards, such as the following, shall be observed: 1) Each child shall be provided with an individual towel, washcloth, and drinking cup. Single-use, disposable articles are acceptable. 2) A separate sleeping arrangement, such as a bed, cot, crib, or playpen with individual bedding, shall be provided for each child who sleeps or naps while in care. A twin size bed may be used for 2 children under age 4, provided each child shall have individual sheets. A) The bed shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times, and bedding shall be suitable for the season. B) Family beds may be used for children if separate linens are used. C) Rubber sheets shall be used when necessary. 3) The caregiver shall require parents to supply clothing suitable to weather conditions, as well as a complete change of clothing in case of need. 4) Caregivers and children shall use soap and running water to wash their hands before meals, after toileting, after diaper changing, and after contact with respiratory secretions. Hand sanitizers or diaper wipes are not an acceptable substitute for soap and running water. Caregivers shall supervise children's hand- washing to ensure that children are not scalded by hot water. 5) Open cuts, sores or lesions on caregivers or children shall be covered. 6) Caregivers shall wash their hands with soap and water prior to food preparation and after any physical contact with a child during food preparation. Hands shall be dried using single-use towels. 7) Sheets shall be changed when soiled and at least weekly. 8) Clothing soiled due to toilet accidents shall be changed immediately. e) In order to reduce the risk of infection or contagion to others, there must be space provided in the group day care home for the isolation and observation of a child who becomes ill. An ill child shall be provided a bed or cot away from other children and a caregiver or assistant shall supervise the child at all times he/she is in the home. f) When a group day care home admits ill or injured children, a plan for the care of such children must be agreed upon with the parents to assure that the needs of the children for rest, attention, personal care and administration of prescribed medication are met. No child requiring exclusion from the home in accordance with 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690 may be admitted. g) Caregivers shall take reasonable measures to reduce the spread of communicable disease among children in the facility by observing such procedures as: 1) Using only washable toys with diapered children; 2) Washing washable toys at least once per day; 3) Cleaning facility-provided stuffed toys; 4) Washing toys mouthed by one child before they are used by another child; and 5) Washing pacifiers and other items placed in the mouth if dropped to the floor or ground. h) There shall be an emergency plan for each child in case of accident or sudden illness. 1) The caregiver shall have available at all times the name, address, and telephone number where the child's parents or guardian, relative, friend, or physician, and the Department can be reached. 2) There shall be a planned source of readily available emergency medical care; a hospital emergency medical room, clinic, or the child's physician. 3) When the caregiver accompanies a child to the source of emergency care, an adult who meets the standards prescribed by Section 408.55 must assume supervision of other children in the home. 4) In case of illness or accident, the parent, guardian, or supervising agency responsible for the child shall be notified immediately. Section 408.85 Program a) The caregiver and parent shall discuss the child's health, development, behavior and activities to ensure consistency in planning for the child. Section 408.105 Children Under 30 Months of Age f) A germicidal solution of ¼ cup household chlorine bleach to one gallon of water (or one tablespoon bleach to one quart of water) or other germicidal solution approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall be used to clean surfaces soiled by blood or body fluids. The bleach solution shall be made fresh daily. Section 408.120 Records and Reports 4) Accidents or illnesses which have occurred to the child at the facility shall be recorded in the file. When a child is not permitted to attend the facility because of an accident or illness, the date of readmission to the facility shall be recorded. f) The caregiver shall immediately notify the Department of the death of any child at the facility; a child is missing from the group day care home; any illness or injury of a child resulting in medical treatment or hospitalization, and any known or suspected case or carrier or a reportable contagious, infectious, or communicable disease among children, staff or members of the household. m) The facility shall promptly report any known or suspected case or carrier of communicable disease to local health authorities, and shall comply with the Illinois Department of Public Health's rules for the Control of Communicable Diseases (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690). o) A medical record for each child, on forms provided by the Department, shall be maintained at the facility, dated no earlier than 6 months prior to enrollment, and signed by the examining physician, an advance practice nurse who has a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician that authorizes the advance practice nurse to perform health examinations, a physician assistant who has been delegated the performance of health examinations by the supervising physician; or the medical record is certified by a recognized health facility. iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: Each child care provider should have written policies for managing child and provider illness in child care. This includes hand washing, cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting surfaces that could possibly pose a risk to children or staff, following standard precautions for exposure to blood, carefully disposing of material that might contain germs or bacteria, and excluding ill people from the group when necessary. Staff shall have physical re-examinations every 2 years and whenever communicable disease or illness is suspected. Children medical examination shall be valid for 2 years, except that subsequent examinations for school-age children shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois School Code [105 ILCS 5/27-8.1] and the Child Health Examination Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 665), provided that copies of the examination are on file at the day care center. The medical report shall indicate that the child has received the immunizations required by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695, Immunization Code). These include poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophiles influenzae B, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.50 of the Department of Public Health rules ((http://www.idph.state.il.us) http://www.idph.state.il.us). If the child is in a high- risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when children in the high- risk group begin elementary and secondary school. The initial examination shall show that children from the ages of one to 6 years have been screened for lead poisoning (for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845)) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed (for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health). v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: Each child care provider should have written policies for managing child and provider illness in child care. This includes hand washing, cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting surfaces that could possibly pose a risk to children or staff, following standard precautions for exposure to blood, carefully disposing of material that might contain germs or bacteria, and excluding ill people from the group when necessary. Staff shall have physical re-examinations every 2 years and whenever communicable disease or illness is suspected. Children medical examination shall be valid for 2 years, except that subsequent examinations for school-age children shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois School Code [105 ILCS 5/27-8.1] and the Child Health Examination Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 665), provided that copies of the examination are on file at the day care center. The medical report shall indicate that the child has received the immunizations required by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695, Immunization Code). These include poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophiles influenzae B, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.50 of the Department of Public Health rules ((http://www.idph.state.il.us) http://www.idph.state.il.us). If the child is in a high- risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when children in the high- risk group begin elementary and secondary school. The initial examination shall show that children from the ages of one to 6 years have been screened for lead poisoning (for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845)) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed (for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health). vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: Each child care provider should have written policies for managing child and provider illness in child care. This includes hand washing, cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting surfaces that could possibly pose a risk to children or staff, following standard precautions for exposure to blood, carefully disposing of material that might contain germs or bacteria, and excluding ill people from the group when necessary. Staff shall have physical re-examinations every 2 years and whenever communicable disease or illness is suspected. Children medical examination shall be valid for 2 years, except that subsequent examinations for school-age children shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois School Code [105 ILCS 5/27-8.1] and the Child Health Examination Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 665), provided that copies of the examination are on file at the day care center. The medical report shall indicate that the child has received the immunizations required by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695, Immunization Code). These include poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophiles influenzae B, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.50 of the Department of Public Health rules ((http://www.idph.state.il.us) http://www.idph.state.il.us). If the child is in a high- risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when children in the high- risk group begin elementary and secondary school. The initial examination shall show that children from the ages of one to 6 years have been screened for lead poisoning (for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845)) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed (for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health). vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Each child care provider should have written policies for managing child and provider illness in child care. This includes hand washing, cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting surfaces that could possibly pose a risk to children or staff, following standard precautions for exposure to blood, carefully disposing of material that might contain germs or bacteria, and excluding ill people from the group when necessary. Staff shall have physical re- examinations every 2 years and whenever communicable disease or illness is suspected. Children medical examination shall be valid for 2 years, except that subsequent examinations for school-age children shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois School Code [105 ILCS 5/27-8.1] and the Child Health Examination Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 665), provided that copies of the examination are on file at the day care center. The medical report shall indicate that the child has received the immunizations required by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695, Immunization Code). These include poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophiles influenzae B, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.50 of the Department of Public Health rules ((http://www.idph.state.il.us) http://www.idph.state.il.us). If the child is in a high-risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when children in the high- risk group begin elementary and secondary school. The initial examination shall show that children from the ages of one to 6 years have been screened for lead poisoning (for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845)) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed (for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health). b. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address that children attending child care programs under CCDF are age-appropriately immunized, according to the latest recommendation for childhood immunizations of the respective State public health agency, for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. Section 407.310 Health Requirements for Children a) A medical report on forms prescribed by the Department shall be on file for each child. 1) The initial medical report shall be dated less than 6 months prior to enrollment of infants, toddlers and preschool children. For school-age children, a copy of the most recent regularly scheduled school physical may be submitted (even if more than 6 months old) or the day care center may require a more recent medical report by its own enrollment policy. If a health problem is suspected, the day care center may require additional documentation of the child's health status. 2) If a child transfers from one day care center to another, the medical report may be used at the new center if it is less than one year old. In such a case, the center the child is leaving shall maintain a copy of the child's medical form and return the original to the parent. 3) The medical examination shall be valid for 2 years, except that subsequent examinations for school-age children shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois School Code [105 ILCS 5/27-8.1] and the Child Health Examination Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 665), provided that copies of the examination are on file at the day care center. 4) The medical report shall indicate that the child has received the immunizations required by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695, Immunization Code). These include poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophilus influenzae B, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.50 of the Department of Public Health rules (http://www.idph.state.il.us). Administrative Rules of the Illinois Department of Public Health 77 Ill. Adm. Code 695, Immunization Code 5) If the child is in a high-risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when children in the high- risk group begin elementary and secondary school. 6) The initial examination shall show that children from the ages of one to 6 years have been screened for lead poisoning (for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845)) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed (for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health). 7) In accordance with the Child Care Act, a parent may request that immunizations, physical examinations and/or medical treatment be waived on religious grounds. A request for waiver shall be in writing, signed by the parent or parents, and kept in the child's record. 8) Exceptions made for children who should not be subject to immunizations or tuberculin tests for medical reasons shall be indicated by the physician on the child's medical form. 9) Day care centers shall maintain an accurate list of all children enrolled in the center who are not immunized, as required by Illinois Department of Public Health rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695.40, List of Non-Immunized Child Care Facility Attendees or Students). The number of non-immunized children on the list shall be available to parents who request it. 10) Medical records shall be dated and signed by the examining physician, advance practice nurse (APN) who has a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician authorizing the APN to perform health examinations, or physician assistants who have been delegated the performance of health examinations by their supervising physician, and include the name, address and telephone number of the physician responsible for the child's health care. Administrative Rules of the Illinois Department of Public Health 77 Ill. Adm. Code 695, Immunization Code. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Section 406.14 Health, Medical Care and Safety c) A medical report, on forms prescribed by the Department, shall be on file for each child, on the first day of care, and shall be dated no earlier than 6 months prior to enrollment. 1) The medical report shall be valid for 2 years, except that subsequent examinations for school-age children shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 27.8-1 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/27-8.1], provided copies of the exam are on file at the facility. 2) If the child is in a high risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when the children in high-risk groups begin elementary and secondary school. 3) The initial examination shall show that children from 6 months through 6 years of age have been screened for lead poisoning for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health. 4) The report shall indicate that the child has been immunized as required by the rules of the Illinois Department of Public Health for immunizations (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695). These required immunizations are poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenza B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in Part 695.50 of the Department of Public Health. 5)In accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, a parent may request that immunizations, physical examinations, and/or medical treatment be waived on religious grounds. A request for such waiver shall be in writing, signed by the parent, and kept in the child's record. 6) Exceptions made for children who for medical reasons should not be subjected to immunizations or tuberculin tests shall be so indicated by the physician on the child's medical form. Section 406.24 Records and Reports a) Records as required by this Part shall be maintained and available for review by the Department. b) Information about the child and family shall be confidential as required by Section 406.25. c) There shall be a record of identifying information as required in Section 406.12(b)(3) on each child received at the time the child is accepted into the home. d) A medical report for each child, on forms provided by the Department, shall be maintained at the facility, dated no earlier than 6 months prior to enrollment, and signed by the examining physician, an advanced practice nurse who has a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician that authorizes the advance practice nurse to perform health examinations, or a physician assistant who has been delegated the performance of health examinations by the supervising physician; or certified by a recognized health facility. 1) The medical report shall be valid for 2 years except that subsequent exams for school age children shall be in accordance with the Illinois School Code requirements, provided that copies of the exam are on file at the facility. 2) If a child is in a high risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin test shall be included in the initial exam and when the child enters elementary and secondary school. 3) The reports shall indicate that the child has been immunized as required by Rules and Regulations of the Illinois Department of Public Health for immunizations. These required immunizations are poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenza B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 695.50 of the Department of Public Health. 4) The report shall include a statement on any physical limitations. 5) Exceptions made for children who for medical reasons should not be subjected to immunizations or a tuberculin test shall be so indicated by the physician on the child's medical form. h) In accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, a parent may request that immunizations, physical examinations, and/or medical treatment be waived on religious grounds. A request for waiver shall be in writing, signed by the parent, and kept in the child's record. i) Members of the household, regular substitutes, and assistants shall have a complete physical examination. The medical reports shall be submitted on forms provided by the Department. 1) The report shall be based on an examination that occurred no earlier than 6 months prior to application, with a tuberculin test to be included in the initial exam only. If the skin test is positive, a chest x-ray is required. 2) Immunizations and the tuberculin test for an infant shall be given at the discretion of the physician. 3) The caregivers and assistants shall be found free of communicable diseases and shall be physically and emotionally fit to care for young children. Section 408.70 Health, Medical Care and Safety a) A medical report, on forms prescribed by the Department, shall be on file for each child, on the first day of care, and shall be dated no earlier than 6 months prior to enrollment. 1) The medical report shall be valid for 2 years, except that subsequent examinations for school-age children shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 27-8.1 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/27-8.1], provided copies of the exam are on file at the facility. 2) If the child is in a high risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when children in high risk groups begin elementary and secondary school. 3) The initial examination shall show that children from 6 months through 6 years of age have been screened for lead poisoning for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health. 4) The report shall indicate that the child has been immunized as required by the rules of the Illinois Department of Public Health for immunizations (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695). These required immunizations are poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, diphtheria, mumps, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenza B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in Part 695.50 of the Department of Public Health. 5) In accordance with the Child Care Act of 1969, a parent may request that immunizations, physical examinations, and/or medical treatment be waived on religious grounds. A request for such waiver shall be in writing, signed by the parent, and kept in the child's record. 6) Exceptions made for children who for medical reasons should not be subjected to immunizations or tuberculin tests shall be so indicated by the physician on the child's medical form. iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: Copies of the examination are on file at the day care center. The medical report shall indicate that the child has received the immunizations required by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695, Immunization Code). These include poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophiles influenzae B, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.50 of the Department of Public Health rules ((http://www.idph.state.il.us) http://www.idph.state.il.us). If the child is in a high-risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when children in the high- risk group begin elementary and secondary school. The initial examination shall show that children from the ages of one to 6 years have been screened for lead poisoning (for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845)) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed (for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health). v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: Copies of the examination are on file at the day care center. The medical report shall indicate that the child has received the immunizations required by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695, Immunization Code). These include poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophiles influenzae B, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.50 of the Department of Public Health rules ((http://www.idph.state.il.us) http://www.idph.state.il.us). If the child is in a high-risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when children in the high- risk group begin elementary and secondary school. The initial examination shall show that children from the ages of one to 6 years have been screened for lead poisoning (for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845)) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed (for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health). vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: Copies of the examination are on file at the day care center. The medical report shall indicate that the child has received the immunizations required by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695, Immunization Code). These include poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophiles influenzae B, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.50 of the Department of Public Health rules ((http://www.idph.state.il.us) http://www.idph.state.il.us). If the child is in a high-risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when children in the high- risk group begin elementary and secondary school. The initial examination shall show that children from the ages of one to 6 years have been screened for lead poisoning (for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845)) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed (for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health). vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Copies of the examination are on file at the day care center. The medical report shall indicate that the child has received the immunizations required by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 695, Immunization Code). These include poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophiles influenzae B, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox) or provide proof of immunity according to requirements in 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690.50 of the Department of Public Health rules ((http://www.idph.state.il.us) http://www.idph.state.il.us). If the child is in a high- risk group, as determined by the examining physician, a tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method and the results of that test shall be included in the initial examination for all children who have attained one year of age, or at the age of one year for children who are enrolled before their first birthday. The tuberculin skin test by the Mantoux method shall be repeated when children in the high- risk group begin elementary and secondary school. The initial examination shall show that children from the ages of one to 6 years have been screened for lead poisoning (for children residing in an area defined as high risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health in its Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845)) or that a lead risk assessment has been completed (for children residing in an area defined as low risk by the Illinois Department of Public Health). 5.3.2 Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and the use of safe-sleep practices health and safety standard Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. Section 407.100 General Requirements for Personnel 7) If the facility is licensed to care for newborns and infants, all newly hired day care center staff shall take and complete the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) trainings within 30 days after hire. 8) Every 3 years, all child care staff in a facility licensed to care for newborns and infants, including the day care center director, shall receive training on the nature of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), SIDS and the safe sleep recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Section 407.120 Personnel Records e) The day care center shall maintain written documentation of the following: 5) If the center is licensed to serve infants, current training certificates and attendance records that the day care center director, and other staff as required, have completed DCFS-approved trainings on SIDS, SUID, SBS and the safe sleep recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Section 407.130 Qualifications for Child Care Director h) Persons who were deemed qualified to serve as a child care director prior to January 1, 1985, continue to be deemed qualified for their position. Directors deemed qualified must still have current Mandated Reporter Training, SIDS, SUID, SBS and other training certificates as required in this Part. Section 407.350 Napping and Sleeping i) To minimize the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, children shall be placed on their backs when put down to sleep according to the following guidelines: 1) When the infant cannot rest or sleep on his or her back due to a disability or illness, the caregiver shall have written instructions, signed by a physician, detailing an alternative safe sleep position or special sleeping arrangements for the infant. The caregiver shall put the infant to sleep in accordance with a physician's written instructions; Section 406.4 Application for License 2) The applicants shall have completed, not more than one year prior to the application date, at least 15 hours of pre-service training listed in Appendix D, which shall include the following topics for applicants and assistants who will care for infants: A) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); B) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID); C) Safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; D) Shaken Baby Syndrome; and E) Department approved Mandated Reporter Training for all licensees and assistants, regardless of the age of children in care. Section 406.5 Application for Renewal of License e) Prior to renewal, the licensee shall be current with the annual 15 hours of required training in accordance with Appendix D that, for applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, shall include the following topics: 1) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; and 2) Shaken Baby Syndrome. Section 406.APPENDIX D Pre-Service and In-Service Training 12) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) education (training is required for new applicants and assistants to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) 13) service obligations under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 14) Shaken Baby Syndrome (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) 15) Department-approved Mandated Reporter Training (available on the Department's website; training is required for new applicants and assistants) 16) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) c) Training H) viewing of the approved video offered by the National Institutes of Health Back to Sleep Campaign for SIDS and sleeping position of infants Section 406.22 Children Under 30 Months of Age a) Children under 30 months of age shall not be permitted in bathrooms, kitchens, or other hazardous areas without the caregiver or assistant present. b) To minimize the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, children shall be placed on their backs when put down to sleep. 1) When the infant cannot rest or sleep on his/her back due to a disability or illness, the caregiver shall have written instructions, signed by a physician, detailing an alternative safe sleep position and/or special sleeping arrangements for the infant. The caregiver shall put the infant to sleep in accordance with a physician's written instructions. 2) When an infant can easily turn over from the back to tummy position, the infant shall be put down to sleep on his/her back, but allowed to adopt whatever sleeping position the infant prefers. 3) Infants unable to roll from their stomachs to their backs, and from their backs to their stomachs, when found facedown, shall be placed on their backs. 4) No infant shall be put to sleep on a sofa, soft mattress, car seat or swing. 5) When an infant is awake, the infant shall be placed on his/her tummy part of the time and observed at all times. Section 408.10 Application for License 2) The applicants shall have completed, not more than one year prior to the application date, at least 15 hours of pre-service training listed in Appendix G, which shall include the following topics for applicants and assistants who will care for infants: A) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); B) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID); C) Safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; D) Shaken Baby Syndrome; and E) Department approved Mandated Reporter Training for all licensees and assistants regardless of the age of children in care. Section 408.15 Application for Renewal of License e) Prior to renewal, the licensee shall be current with the annual 15 hours of required training in accordance with Appendix G that, for applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, shall include the following topics: 1) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; and 2) Shaken Baby Syndrome. Section 408.APPENDIX G Pre-Service and In-Service Training 12) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) education (training is required for new applicants to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) 16) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) c) Training H) viewing of the approved video offered by the National Institutes of Health Back to Sleep Campaign for SIDS and sleeping position of infants Section 408.70 Health, Medical Care and Safety Section 408.105 Children Under 30 Months of Age b) To minimize the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, children shall be placed on their backs when put down to sleep. 1) When the infant cannot rest or sleep on his/her back due to a disability or illness, the caregiver shall have written instructions, signed by a physician, detailing an alternative safe sleep position and/or special sleeping arrangements for the infant. The caregiver shall place the infant to sleep in accordance with a physician's written instructions. 2) When an infant can easily turn over from the back to tummy position, the infant shall be put down to sleep on his/her back, but allowed to adopt whatever sleeping position the infant prefers. 3) Infants unable to roll from their stomachs to their backs, and from their backs to their stomachs, when found facedown, shall be placed on their backs. 4) No infant shall be put to sleep on a sofa, soft mattress, car seat or swing. 5) When an infant is awake, the infant shall be placed on his/her tummy part of the time and observed at all times. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. Section 406.4 Application for License 2) The applicants shall have completed, not more than one year prior to the application date, at least 15 hours of pre-service training listed in Appendix D, which shall include the following topics for applicants and assistants who will care for infants: A) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); B) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID); C) Safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; D) Shaken Baby Syndrome; and E) Department approved Mandated Reporter Training for all licensees and assistants, regardless of the age of children in care. Section 406.5 Application for Renewal of License e) Prior to renewal, the licensee shall be current with the annual 15 hours of required training in accordance with Appendix D that, for applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, shall include the following topics: 1) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; and 2) Shaken Baby Syndrome. Section 406.APPENDIX D Pre-Service and In-Service Training 12) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) education (training is required for new applicants and assistants to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) 13) service obligations under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 14) Shaken Baby Syndrome (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) 15) Department-approved Mandated Reporter Training (available on the Department's website; training is required for new applicants and assistants) 16) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) c) Training H) viewing of the approved video offered by the National Institutes of Health Back to Sleep Campaign for SIDS and sleeping position of infants Section 406.22 Children Under 30 Months of Age a) Children under 30 months of age shall not be permitted in bathrooms, kitchens, or other hazardous areas without the caregiver or assistant present. b) To minimize the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, children shall be placed on their backs when put down to sleep. 1) When the infant cannot rest or sleep on his/her back due to a disability or illness, the caregiver shall have written instructions, signed by a physician, detailing an alternative safe sleep position and/or special sleeping arrangements for the infant. The caregiver shall put the infant to sleep in accordance with a physician's written instructions. 2) When an infant can easily turn over from the back to tummy position, the infant shall be put down to sleep on his/her back, but allowed to adopt whatever sleeping position the infant prefers. 3) Infants unable to roll from their stomachs to their backs, and from their backs to their stomachs, when found facedown, shall be placed on their backs. 4) No infant shall be put to sleep on a sofa, soft mattress, car seat or swing. 5) When an infant is awake, the infant shall be placed on his/her tummy part of the time and observed at all times. Section 408.10 Application for License 2) The applicants shall have completed, not more than one year prior to the application date, at least 15 hours of pre-service training listed in Appendix G, which shall include the following topics for applicants and assistants who will care for infants: A) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); B) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID); C) Safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; D) Shaken Baby Syndrome; and E) Department approved Mandated Reporter Training for all licensees and assistants regardless of the age of children in care. Section 408.15 Application for Renewal of License e) Prior to renewal, the licensee shall be current with the annual 15 hours of required training in accordance with Appendix G that, for applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, shall include the following topics: 1) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; and 2) Shaken Baby Syndrome. Section 408.APPENDIX G Pre-Service and In-Service Training 12) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) education (training is required for new applicants to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) 16) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) c) Training H) viewing of the approved video offered by the National Institutes of Health Back to Sleep Campaign for SIDS and sleeping position of infants Section 408.70 Health, Medical Care and Safety Section 408.105 Children Under 30 Months of Age b) To minimize the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, children shall be placed on their backs when put down to sleep. 1) When the infant cannot rest or sleep on his/her back due to a disability or illness, the caregiver shall have written instructions, signed by a physician, detailing an alternative safe sleep position and/or special sleeping arrangements for the infant. The caregiver shall place the infant to sleep in accordance with a physician's written instructions. 2) When an infant can easily turn over from the back to tummy position, the infant shall be put down to sleep on his/her back, but allowed to adopt whatever sleeping position the infant prefers. 3) Infants unable to roll from their stomachs to their backs, and from their backs to their stomachs, when found facedown, shall be placed on their backs. 4) No infant shall be put to sleep on a sofa, soft mattress, car seat or swing. 5) When an infant is awake, the infant shall be placed on his/her tummy part of the time and observed at all times. iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: Section 4 of our Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines Safe Sleep Practices. 4a Infant sleeps alone in a crib, bassinet, or pack and play (birth-15 months); 4B, Sleeping item (crib, bassinet, or pack and play) meet current safety standards; 4C Infant is placed on their back to sleep (birth-15 months), 4D Provider offers safe sleep environment, which includes a firm safe sleep surface; no pillows, toys, blanket, crib bumpers, etc.; 4E The sleeping area has a window that serves as a second exit out of the home; 4F Sleeping infants are within hearing distance of the provider. Additionally, in our child Care Assistance Policy Manual under Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider I. 2. Health and Safety Requirements Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices Child care provider must ensure that safe sleep practices for all children are followed. All infants must be placed on their backs to sleep. When infants can easily roll over after being placed on their backs to sleep, they should be allowed to adopt their own position; however, caregivers must always place infants on their backs to sleep. Infants who fall asleep in other locations such as a swing or car seat must be moved immediately. Documentation: A parent must provide a documented medical reason signed by a physician if an infant is to be placed to sleep in a position other than his or her back. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: Section 4 of our Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines Safe Sleep Practices. 4a Infant sleeps alone in a crib, bassinet, or pack and play (birth-15 months); 4B, Sleeping item (crib, bassinet, or pack and play) meet current safety standards; 4C Infant is placed on their back to sleep (birth-15 months), 4D Provider offers safe sleep environment, which includes a firm safe sleep surface; no pillows, toys, blanket, crib bumpers, etc.; 4E The sleeping area has a window that serves as a second exit out of the home; 4F Sleeping infants are within hearing distance of the provider. Additionally, in our child Care Assistance Policy Manual under Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider I. 2. Health and Safety Requirements Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices Child care provider must ensure that safe sleep practices for all children are followed. All infants must be placed on their backs to sleep. When infants can easily roll over after being placed on their backs to sleep, they should be allowed to adopt their own position; however, caregivers must always place infants on their backs to sleep. Infants who fall asleep in other locations such as a swing or car seat must be moved immediately. Documentation: A parent must provide a documented medical reason signed by a physician if an infant is to be placed to sleep in a position other than his or her back. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: Section 4 of our Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines Safe Sleep Practices. 4a Infant sleeps alone in a crib, bassinet, or pack and play (birth-15 months); 4B, Sleeping item (crib, bassinet, or pack and play) meet current safety standards; 4C Infant is placed on their back to sleep (birth-15 months), 4D Provider offers safe sleep environment, which includes a firm safe sleep surface; no pillows, toys, blanket, crib bumpers, etc.; 4E The sleeping area has a window that serves as a second exit out of the home; 4F Sleeping infants are within hearing distance of the provider. Additionally, in our child Care Assistance Policy Manual under Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider I. 2. Health and Safety Requirements Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices Child care provider must ensure that safe sleep practices for all children are followed. All infants must be placed on their backs to sleep. When infants can easily roll over after being placed on their backs to sleep, they should be allowed to adopt their own position; however, caregivers must always place infants on their backs to sleep. Infants who fall asleep in other locations such as a swing or car seat must be moved immediately. Documentation: A parent must provide a documented medical reason signed by a physician if an infant is to be placed to sleep in a position other than his or her back. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Section 4 of our Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines Safe Sleep Practices. 4a Infant sleeps alone in a crib, bassinet, or pack and play (birth-15 months); 4B, Sleeping item (crib, bassinet, or pack and play) meet current safety standards; 4C Infant is placed on their back to sleep (birth-15 months), 4D Provider offers safe sleep environment, which includes a firm safe sleep surface; no pillows, toys, blanket, crib bumpers, etc.; 4E The sleeping area has a window that serves as a second exit out of the home; 4F Sleeping infants are within hearing distance of the provider. Additionally, in our child Care Assistance Policy Manual under Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider I. 2. Health and Safety Requirements Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices Child care provider must ensure that safe sleep practices for all children are followed. All infants must be placed on their backs to sleep. When infants can easily roll over after being placed on their backs to sleep, they should be allowed to adopt their own position; however, caregivers must always place infants on their backs to sleep. Infants who fall asleep in other locations such as a swing or car seat must be moved immediately. Documentation: A parent must provide a documented medical reason signed by a physician if an infant is to be placed to sleep in a position other than his or her back. 5.3.3 Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent health and safety standard a. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the administration of medication for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: When medication must be administered to child (ren) while in the child care setting, the child care provider will administer medication only if the parent or legal guardian has provided written consent. Written consent must include instructions for the dose, time, and how the medication is to be given, and the number of days the medication will be given. Medication means any substance or preparation which is used to prevent or treat a wound, injury, infection, infirmity, or disease. This includes medication that is over the counter, non-prescription, or prescription. Medication shall be administered in a manner that protects the safety of the child. 1) A specific staff person shall be designated to administer and properly document the dispensation of the medication each day. 2) Prescription medication shall be administered as required by a physician, subject to the receipt of appropriate releases from parents which shall be on file and regularly updated. Prescription medication shall be used only for the child named on the label. 3) Over-the- counter medications may be dispensed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions when provided by the parent with written permission. 4) The day care center shall maintain a record of the dates, times administered, dosages, prescription number, if applicable, and the name of the person administering the medication. d) Medications shall be safely stored. 1) Medication containers shall have child-protection caps whenever possible. 2) All medication, whether refrigerated or unrefrigerated, shall be kept in locked cabinets or other containers that are inaccessible to children and that are designated and used only for this purpose. 3) Medications shall be kept in a well- lighted area. 4) Medications shall be kept out of the reach of children. 5) Medication shall not be kept in rooms where food is prepared or stored, unless refrigerated in a separate locked container. e) Medication shall not be used beyond the date of expiration. f) When a child no longer needs to receive medication, the unused portion or empty bottle shall be returned to the parent. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. Section 406.14 Health, Medical Care and Safety e) Necessary medications shall be administered according to specific written instructions provided by the child’s parents or guardians. 1) Prescription medicine labels must bear the child's name, the physician's name, the name of the drug store or pharmacy, prescription number, date of the prescription, and directions for administering. 2) Non-prescription medication may be administered upon written parental permission that specifies the duration and frequency of medication. Such medication shall be administered in accordance with package instructions, and, except for aspirin and aspirin substitutes, shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. 3) There shall be a signed statement by the child's parent or guardian giving permission to the caregiver to administer medication to the child. 4) The caregiver shall maintain a record of the dates, hours and dosages that are given. 5) Medication shall be returned to the parents when it is no longer required. Additionally, medication provided for a child no longer cared for in the facility and medication that has reached its expiration date shall be destroyed. 6) Medical services, such as direct medical care to the child, shall be administered as required by a physician, subject to the receipt of appropriate releases from parents. g) When a day care home admits ill or injured children, a plan for the care of such children must be agreed upon with the parents to assure that the needs of the children for rest, attention, personal care and administration of prescribed medication are met. No child requiring exclusion from the home in accordance with 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690 may be admitted. Section 406.24 Records and Reports e) There shall be signed consent forms from the parent or guardian including: 2) Permission to administer medication, if applicable. Section 408.70 Health, Medical Care and Safety c) Necessary medications shall be administered according to specific written instructions from the child's parents or guardians. 1) Prescription medicine labels must bear the child's name, the physician's name, the name of the drug store or pharmacy, prescription number, date of the prescription, and directions for administering. 2) Nonprescription medication provided by the parents may be administered upon written parental permission that specifies the duration and frequency of medication. Such medication shall be administered in accordance with package instructions, and shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. 3) There shall be a signed statement by the child's parent or guardian giving permission to the caregiver to administer medication to the child. 4) The caregiver shall maintain a record of the dates, hours and dosages that are given. 5) Medication shall be returned to the parents when it is no longer required. Additionally, medication provided for a child no longer cared for in the facility and medication that has reached its expiration date shall be destroyed. 6) Medical services, such as direct medical care to the child, shall be administered as required by a physician, subject to the receipt of appropriate releases from parents. f) When a group day care home admits ill or injured children, a plan for the care of such children must be agreed upon with the parents to assure that the needs of the children for rest, attention, personal care and administration of prescribed medication are met. No child requiring exclusion from the home in accordance with 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690 may be admitted. iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: Section 3 General Health of the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines administration of medication in Standard 3C. This includes 3.c.1 Medication is kept locked and/or out of reach of children; 3.C.2 Provider has written parent's permission to administer medication, including prescription and over-the- counter; 3.C.3 Provider keeps a log of medication given to each individual child. Additionally in our Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual under Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standard Requirements I.3. -When medication must be administered to child (ren) while in the child care setting, the child care provider will administer medication only if the parent or legal guardian has provided written consent. Written consent must include instructions for the dose, time, and how the medication is to be given, and the number of days the medication will be given. Medication means any substance or preparation which is used to prevent or treat a wound, injury, infection, infirmity, or disease. This includes medication that is over the counter, non-prescription, or prescription. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: Section 3 General Health of the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines administration of medication in Standard 3C. This includes 3.c.1 Medication is kept locked and/or out of reach of children; 3.C.2 Provider has written parent's permission to administer medication, including prescription and over-the- counter; 3.C.3 Provider keeps a log of medication given to each individual child. Additionally in our Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual under Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standard Requirements I.3. -When medication must be administered to child (ren) while in the child care setting, the child care provider will administer medication only if the parent or legal guardian has provided written consent. Written consent must include instructions for the dose, time, and how the medication is to be given, and the number of days the medication will be given. Medication means any substance or preparation which is used to prevent or treat a wound, injury, infection, infirmity, or disease. This includes medication that is over the counter, non-prescription, or prescription. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: Section 3 General Health of the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines administration of medication in Standard 3C. This includes 3.c.1 Medication is kept locked and/or out of reach of children; 3.C.2 Provider has written parent's permission to administer medication, including prescription and over-the- counter; 3.C.3 Provider keeps a log of medication given to each individual child. Additionally in our Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual under Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standard Requirements I.3. -When medication must be administered to child (ren) while in the child care setting, the child care provider will administer medication only if the parent or legal guardian has provided written consent. Written consent must include instructions for the dose, time, and how the medication is to be given, and the number of days the medication will be given. Medication means any substance or preparation which is used to prevent or treat a wound, injury, infection, infirmity, or disease. This includes medication that is over the counter, non-prescription, or prescription. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Section 3 General Health of the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines administration of medication in Standard 3C. This includes 3.c.1 Medication is kept locked and/or out of reach of children; 3.C.2 Provider has written parent's permission to administer medication, including prescription and over-the- counter; 3.C.3 Provider keeps a log of medication given to each individual child. Additionally in our Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual under Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standard Requirements I.3. -When medication must be administered to child (ren) while in the child care setting, the child care provider will administer medication only if the parent or legal guardian has provided written consent. Written consent must include instructions for the dose, time, and how the medication is to be given, and the number of days the medication will be given. Medication means any substance or preparation which is used to prevent or treat a wound, injury, infection, infirmity, or disease. This includes medication that is over the counter, non-prescription, or prescription. b. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address obtaining permission from parents to administer medications to children for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Licensed day care centers require parents upon enrollment to provide Written agreements and consents for the following shall be on file for each child for health care and treatment. Medication shall be administered in a manner that protects the safety of the child. A specific staff person shall be designated to administer and properly document the dispensation of the medication each day. Prescription medication shall be administered as required by a physician, subject to the receipt of appropriate releases from parents which shall be on file and regularly updated. Prescription medication shall be used only for the child named on the label. Over-the-counter medications may be dispensed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions when provided by the parent with written permission. The day care center shall maintain a record of the dates, times administered, dosages, prescription number, if applicable, and the name of the person administering the medication. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Licensed family child care require written instructions provided by the child’s parents or guardians to administer according to specific written instruction. Necessary medications shall be administered according to specific written instructions provided by the child’s parents or guardians. Prescription medicine labels must bear the child's name, the physician's name, the name of the drug store or pharmacy, prescription number, date of the prescription, and directions for administering. Non-prescription medication may be administered upon written parental permission that specifies the duration and frequency of medication. Such medication shall be administered in accordance with package instructions, and, except for aspirin and aspirin substitutes, shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. There shall be a signed statement by the child's parent or guardian giving permission to the caregiver to administer medication to the child. The caregiver shall maintain a record of the dates, hours and dosages that are given. There shall be signed consent forms from the parent or guardian including: Permission for emergency medical care and treatment if the parent is not readily available. Permission to administer medication, if applicable. Necessary medications shall be administered according to specific written instructions from the child's parents or guardians. Prescription medicine labels must bear the child's name, the physician's name, the name of the drug store or pharmacy, prescription number, date of the prescription, and directions for administering. Nonprescription medication provided by the parents may be administered upon written parental permission that specifies the duration and frequency of medication. Such medication shall be administered in accordance with package instructions, and shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. There shall be a signed statement by the child's parent or guardian giving permission to the caregiver to administer medication to the child. The caregiver shall maintain a record of the dates, hours and dosages that are given. Medication shall be returned to the parents when it is no longer required. Additionally, medication provided for a child no longer cared for in the facility and medication that has reached its expiration date shall be destroyed. Medical services, such as direct medical care to the child, shall be administered as required by a physician, subject to the receipt of appropriate releases from parents. There shall be signed consent forms from the parent or guardian including: Permission for emergency medical care and treatment if the parent is not readily available. Permission to administer medication, if applicable. The child care provider will administer medication only if the parent or legal guardian has provided written consent. Written consent must include instructions for the dose, time, and how the medication is to be given, and the number of days the medication will be given. iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x]Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: Section 3 General Health of the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines administration of medication in Standard 3C. This includes 3.c.1 Medication is kept locked and/or out of reach of children; 3.C.2 Provider has written parent's permission to administer medication, including prescription and over-the- counter; 3.C.3 Provider keeps a log of medication given to each individual child. Additionally in our Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual under Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standard Requirements I.3. -When medication must be administered to child (ren) while in the child care setting, the child care provider will administer medication only if the parent or legal guardian has provided written consent. Written consent must include instructions for the dose, time, and how the medication is to be given, and the number of days the medication will be given. Medication means any substance or preparation which is used to prevent or treat a wound, injury, infection, infirmity, or disease. This includes medication that is over the counter, non-prescription, or prescription. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: Section 3 General Health of the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines administration of medication in Standard 3C. This includes 3.c.1 Medication is kept locked and/or out of reach of children; 3.C.2 Provider has written parent's permission to administer medication, including prescription and over-the- counter; 3.C.3 Provider keeps a log of medication given to each individual child. Additionally in our Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual under Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standard Requirements I.3. -When medication must be administered to child (ren) while in the child care setting, the child care provider will administer medication only if the parent or legal guardian has provided written consent. Written consent must include instructions for the dose, time, and how the medication is to be given, and the number of days the medication will be given. Medication means any substance or preparation which is used to prevent or treat a wound, injury, infection, infirmity, or disease. This includes medication that is over the counter, non-prescription, or prescription. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: Section 3 General Health of the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines administration of medication in Standard 3C. This includes 3.c.1 Medication is kept locked and/or out of reach of children; 3.C.2 Provider has written parent's permission to administer medication, including prescription and over-the- counter; 3.C.3 Provider keeps a log of medication given to each individual child. Additionally in our Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual under Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standard Requirements I.3. -When medication must be administered to child (ren) while in the child care setting, the child care provider will administer medication only if the parent or legal guardian has provided written consent. Written consent must include instructions for the dose, time, and how the medication is to be given, and the number of days the medication will be given. Medication means any substance or preparation which is used to prevent or treat a wound, injury, infection, infirmity, or disease. This includes medication that is over the counter, non-prescription, or prescription. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Section 3 General Health of the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines administration of medication in Standard 3C. This includes 3.c.1 Medication is kept locked and/or out of reach of children; 3.C.2 Provider has written parent's permission to administer medication, including prescription and over-the- counter; 3.C.3 Provider keeps a log of medication given to each individual child. Additionally in our Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual under Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standard Requirements I.3. -When medication must be administered to child (ren) while in the child care setting, the child care provider will administer medication only if the parent or legal guardian has provided written consent. Written consent must include instructions for the dose, time, and how the medication is to be given, and the number of days the medication will be given. Medication means any substance or preparation which is used to prevent or treat a wound, injury, infection, infirmity, or disease. This includes medication that is over the counter, non-prescription, or prescription. 5.3.4 Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions health and safety standard a. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the prevention of emergencies due to food and allergic reactions for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Plan for anaphylactic shock. The Department shall require each licensed day care center, day care home, and group day care home to have a plan for anaphylactic shock to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis. The plan should be based on the guidance and recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics relating to the management of food allergies or other allergies. The plan should be shared with parents or guardians upon enrollment at each licensed day care center, day care home, and group day care home. If a child requires specific specialized treatment during an episode of anaphylaxis, that child's treatment plan should be kept by the staff of the day care center, day care home, or group day care home and followed in the event of an emergency. Each licensed day care center, day care home, and group day care home shall have at least one staff member present at all times who has taken a training course in recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis. Provisions of this Section notwithstanding, a child requiring a special diet due to medical reasons, allergic reactions or religious beliefs shall be provided with meals and snacks according to the written instructions of the child's parents, clergy and/or the child's medical provider. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Plan for anaphylactic shock. The Department shall require each licensed day care center, day care home, and group day care home to have a plan for anaphylactic shock to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis. The plan should be based on the guidance and recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics relating to the management of food allergies or other allergies. The plan should be shared with parents or guardians upon enrollment at each licensed day care center, day care home, and group day care home. If a child requires specific specialized treatment during an episode of anaphylaxis, that child's treatment plan should be kept by the staff of the day care center, day care home, or group day care home and followed in the event of an emergency. Each licensed day care center, day care home, and group day care home shall have at least one staff member present at all times who has taken a training course in recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis. A child requiring a special diet due to medical reasons, allergic reactions, or religious beliefs shall be provided meals and snacks in accordance with the child's needs and the written instructions of the child's parent, guardian, or a licensed physician. Such instructions shall list any dietary restrictions/requirements and shall be signed and dated by the child's parent, guardian or physician requesting the special diet. The group day care home may request the parent or guardian to supplement food served by the facility. When food is supplied by the parent or guardian, the facility shall be responsible for assuring that it is properly stored and served to the specific child in accordance with the diet instructions on file at the facility. Records of food intake shall be maintained when indicated by the child's physician. iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: Section 3.B.1 on the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines the following: Meals and snacks are provided to each child and are well balanced and nutritional. As applicable, meals and snacks are planned around children's food allergies or other special requests in accordance with a plan developed by both the parent and provider. Additionally, in our Child Care Assistance Policy Manual in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirements, Prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions When children with food allergies attend a child care setting, the child care provider shall have on record a care plan prepared by the child's doctor, to include: Written instructions regarding the food(s) to which the child is allergic and steps that need to be taken to avoid that food; A detailed treatment plan to be implemented in the event of an allergic reaction, including the names, doses, and methods of administration of any medications that the child should receive in the event of a reaction. The plan should include specific symptoms that would indicate the need to administer one or more medications; Confidentiality should be maintained in compliance with any laws or regulations. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: Section 3.B.1 on the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines the following: Meals and snacks are provided to each child and are well balanced and nutritional. As applicable, meals and snacks are planned around children's food allergies or other special requests in accordance with a plan developed by both the parent and provider. Additionally, in our Child Care Assistance Policy Manual in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirements, Prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions When children with food allergies attend a child care setting, the child care provider shall have on record a care plan prepared by the child's doctor, to include: Written instructions regarding the food(s) to which the child is allergic and steps that need to be taken to avoid that food; A detailed treatment plan to be implemented in the event of an allergic reaction, including the names, doses, and methods of administration of any medications that the child should receive in the event of a reaction. The plan should include specific symptoms that would indicate the need to administer one or more medications; Confidentiality should be maintained in compliance with any laws or regulations. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: Section 3.B.1 on the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines the following: Meals and snacks are provided to each child and are well balanced and nutritional. As applicable, meals and snacks are planned around children's food allergies or other special requests in accordance with a plan developed by both the parent and provider. Additionally, in our Child Care Assistance Policy Manual in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirements, Prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions When children with food allergies attend a child care setting, the child care provider shall have on record a care plan prepared by the child's doctor, to include: Written instructions regarding the food(s) to which the child is allergic and steps that need to be taken to avoid that food; A detailed treatment plan to be implemented in the event of an allergic reaction, including the names, doses, and methods of administration of any medications that the child should receive in the event of a reaction. The plan should include specific symptoms that would indicate the need to administer one or more medications; Confidentiality should be maintained in compliance with any laws or regulations. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Section 3.B.1 on the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines the following: Meals and snacks are provided to each child and are well balanced and nutritional. As applicable, meals and snacks are planned around children's food allergies or other special requests in accordance with a plan developed by both the parent and provider. Additionally, in our Child Care Assistance Policy Manual in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirements, Prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions When children with food allergies attend a child care setting, the child care provider shall have on record a care plan prepared by the child's doctor, to include: Written instructions regarding the food(s) to which the child is allergic and steps that need to be taken to avoid that food; A detailed treatment plan to be implemented in the event of an allergic reaction, including the names, doses, and methods of administration of any medications that the child should receive in the event of a reaction. The plan should include specific symptoms that would indicate the need to administer one or more medications; Confidentiality should be maintained in compliance with any laws or regulations. b. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Plan for anaphylactic shock. The Department shall require each licensed day care center, day care home, and group day care home to have a plan for anaphylactic shock to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis. The plan should be based on the guidance and recommendations provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics relating to the management of food allergies or other allergies. The plan should be shared with parents or guardians upon enrollment at each licensed day care center, day care home, and group day care home. If a child requires specific specialized treatment during an episode of anaphylaxis, that child's treatment plan should be kept by the staff of the day care center, day care home, or group day care home and followed in the event of an emergency. Each licensed day care center, day care home, and group day care home shall have at least one staff member present at all times who has taken a training course in recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis. Provisions Pertaining to Permits The development of a plan for emergency medical care as required by all licensed provider types which should include how Any accident or injury requiring professional medical care, death or other emergency involving a child shall be entered into the child's record and orally reported immediately to the child's parent or guardian and to the appropriate local licensing office of the Department. If the center is unable to contact the parent or guardian and the Department immediately, it shall document this fact in the child's record. Oral reports to the Department shall be confirmed in writing within 2 business days after the occurrence. Provisions should be documented in their Enrollment and Discharge Procedures as well as to how Provision for emergency medical care, treatment of illness and accidents, which includes: A plan to obtain prompt services of physician and hospitalization, if needed or a plan from the parent to access the services of a certified practitioner for a child exempt from medical care on religious grounds; and a plan for immediately notifying the parent of any illness, accident or injury to the child; A written emergency plan shall be extended when a child is being transported as well, to be followed in case of accidents, serious illness, severe weather alerts, and other pertinent information shall be maintained. The emergency plan shall remain in the possession of the driver while in route. When a child needs emergency care because of an accident or illness that occurs while the child is in care, the day care center shall attempt to contact the child's parent or parents at the phone numbers provided for that purpose. If unable to locate the parents, the day care center's attempts to do so shall be documented in the child's file. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: In licensed child family care there shall be an emergency plan for each child in case of accident or sudden illness. The caregiver shall have available at all times the name, address, and telephone number where the child's parents or guardian, relative, friend, or physician, and the Department can be reached. There shall be a planned source of readily available emergency medical care: a hospital emergency medical room, clinic, or the child's physician. When the caregiver accompanies a child to the source of emergency care, an adult who meets the standards prescribed by Section 406.11 must assume supervision of other children in the home. In case of illness or accident, the parent, guardian, or supervising agency responsible for the child shall be notified immediately, and the child shall be removed from the home as soon as possible. Records and reports shall be maintained that there shall be signed consent forms from the parent or guardian including permission for emergency medical care and treatment if the parent is not readily available. The licensed facility should notify the supervising agency immediately by telephone, and in writing within one week, if any of the following situations involving children occurs at the facility: Accident or injury resulting in death or requiring emergency medical care; A facility shall maintain a record file on the children enrolled. A written application for admission of each child shall be on file with the signature of the parent or guardian. An alphabetic card file or register on each child shall be maintained and shall include: Name, date of birth, and sex; Date of admission and discharge; Scheduled days and hours of care; Names of parents or guardians, home address and business address and telephone numbers, marital status, and the working hours of the parents or guardians; Name, address and telephone number of child's physician (or other person designated by parents who object to medical treatment on religious grounds); Names, addresses and telephone numbers of others authorized to pick up the child; Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of others to contact within the immediate area if parents or guardian cannot be contacted in case of emergency; and Information regarding the child's personal development, habits, medical needs, and other information critical to the child's well-being. There shall be signed consent forms from the parent or guardian including: Permission for emergency medical care and treatment if the parent is not readily available. Permission to administer medication, if applicable. Accidents or illnesses which have occurred to the child at the facility shall be recorded in the file. When a child is not permitted to attend the facility because of an accident or illness, the date of readmission to the facility shall be recorded. The group day care home shall enter in the child's record and orally report immediately to the child's parent, guardian, and the Department any serious occurrences involving children. Oral reports shall be confirmed in writing within 2 working days of the occurrence. If the home is unable to contact the parent, guardian or Department immediately, it shall document this fact in the child's record. These occurrences include serious accident or injury requiring extensive medical care or hospitalization; death; arrest; alleged abuse or neglect; major fire or other emergency situations. A detailed treatment plan to be implemented in the event of an allergic reaction, including the names, doses, and methods of administration of any medications that the child should receive in the event of a reaction. The plan should include specific symptoms that would indicate the need to administer one or more medications; confidentiality should be maintained in compliance with any laws or regulations. iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard:: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: Section 3.B.1 on the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines the following: Meals and snacks are provided to each child and are well balanced and nutritional. As applicable, meals and snacks are planned around children's food allergies or other special requests in accordance with a plan developed by both the parent and provider. Additionally, in our Child Care Assistance Policy Manual in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirements, Prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions When children with food allergies attend a child care setting, the child care provider shall have on record a care plan prepared by the child's doctor, to include: Written instructions regarding the food(s) to which the child is allergic and steps that need to be taken to avoid that food; A detailed treatment plan to be implemented in the event of an allergic reaction, including the names, doses, and methods of administration of any medications that the child should receive in the event of a reaction. The plan should include specific symptoms that would indicate the need to administer one or more medications; Confidentiality should be maintained in compliance with any laws or regulations. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: Section 3.B.1 on the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines the following: Meals and snacks are provided to each child and are well balanced and nutritional. As applicable, meals and snacks are planned around children's food allergies or other special requests in accordance with a plan developed by both the parent and provider. Additionally, in our Child Care Assistance Policy Manual in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirements, Prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions When children with food allergies attend a child care setting, the child care provider shall have on record a care plan prepared by the child's doctor, to include: Written instructions regarding the food(s) to which the child is allergic and steps that need to be taken to avoid that food; A detailed treatment plan to be implemented in the event of an allergic reaction, including the names, doses, and methods of administration of any medications that the child should receive in the event of a reaction. The plan should include specific symptoms that would indicate the need to administer one or more medications; Confidentiality should be maintained in compliance with any laws or regulations. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: Section 3.B.1 on the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines the following: Meals and snacks are provided to each child and are well balanced and nutritional. As applicable, meals and snacks are planned around children's food allergies or other special requests in accordance with a plan developed by both the parent and provider. Additionally, in our Child Care Assistance Policy Manual in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirements, Prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions When children with food allergies attend a child care setting, the child care provider shall have on record a care plan prepared by the child's doctor, to include: Written instructions regarding the food(s) to which the child is allergic and steps that need to be taken to avoid that food; A detailed treatment plan to be implemented in the event of an allergic reaction, including the names, doses, and methods of administration of any medications that the child should receive in the event of a reaction. The plan should include specific symptoms that would indicate the need to administer one or more medications; Confidentiality should be maintained in compliance with any laws or regulations. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Section 3.B.1 on the Health and Safety Standards Checklist outlines the following: Meals and snacks are provided to each child and are well balanced and nutritional. As applicable, meals and snacks are planned around children's food allergies or other special requests in accordance with a plan developed by both the parent and provider. Additionally, in our Child Care Assistance Policy Manual in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirements, Prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions When children with food allergies attend a child care setting, the child care provider shall have on record a care plan prepared by the child's doctor, to include: Written instructions regarding the food(s) to which the child is allergic and steps that need to be taken to avoid that food; A detailed treatment plan to be implemented in the event of an allergic reaction, including the names, doses, and methods of administration of any medications that the child should receive in the event of a reaction. The plan should include specific symptoms that would indicate the need to administer one or more medications; Confidentiality should be maintained in compliance with any laws or regulations. 5.3.5 Building and physical premises safety, including the identification of and protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic health and safety standard a. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the identification of and protection from building and physical premises hazards for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Pre-Service Training: To be conducted prior to caring for children unsupervised Orientation: To be completed within 30 to 90 days after first day of employment, as determined by Rule. The center shall develop a written risk management plan that identifies potential operational risks, specifies ways to reduce or eliminate the risks and establishes procedures to be followed in an emergency or crisis. All staff shall be trained in the implementation of the plan. This risk management plan shall specifically address at least the following: training, including universal precautions, provided to staff to identify and minimize risks, particularly as it relates to the care and supervision of children; the design and maintenance of the building and any vehicles used in day care; maintenance and storage of food service and maintenance equipment, chemicals, and supplies, including an integrated pest management plan; selection, maintenance, and supervision of education materials, toys, pets, and playground equipment; food service sanitation; cleanliness of the building and grounds; means of receiving information to alert the center of severe weather conditions or other emergency situations that may affect the safety of the children; and emergency and disaster preparedness plans, including fire drills and evacuation plans. Physical Plant/Indoor Space Partially exempt programs are exempt from these standards. Buildings used for day care center programs shall be in good shape and operable and must comply with all applicable fire safety standards. The building housing a center shall be approved prior to occupancy and license renewal by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Office of the State Fire Marshal or local agencies authorized by those State agencies to conduct inspections on their behalf. Otherwise, inspection and approval shall be in accordance with the regulations of the proper health and fire authorities. Day care centers that provide day care only for school-age children in a building currently being used as a pre-primary, primary, or secondary school do not need to obtain the fire clearance in subsection (a)(1) above if the day care center provides written documentation that a fire safety clearance has been received from the responsible party of the Illinois State Board of Education and/or the Regional School Superintendent and that all exit doors for the school remain unlocked. An acceptable fire safety clearance from the Illinois State Board of Education must be in writing and must indicate that the school complies with the applicable fire safety regulations adopted by the Illinois State Board of Education (23 Ill. Adm. Code 180). b) The building or portion of the building to which children from the center have access shall be used only for a program of child care during the hours that the center is in operation. The space used for child care may be shared by other groups or persons outside of the hours of operation. Infants and toddlers shall be housed and cared for at ground level unless otherwise approved through the exception process below. Travel distance between any point in a room used for infants and toddlers and an exit discharging directly outside shall not exceed 150 feet. Only a fire inspector from the Office of the State Fire Marshal or the Chicago Fire Department's Fire Prevention Bureau may grant an exception to the requirement that infants and toddlers be housed and cared for at ground level. There shall be sufficient indoor space to conduct the program. There shall be a minimum of 35 square feet of activity area per child in centers for children 2 years of age and older. This space is exclusive of exit passages and fire escapes, which must be clear. This space is also exclusive of administrative space, storage areas, bathrooms, kitchen, space required for equipment that is not used for direct activities with children, and gymnasiums or other areas used exclusively for large muscle activity or active sports. The building and indoor space shall be maintained in good repair and shall provide a safe, comfortable environment for the children. The floors and floor coverings shall be washable and free from drafts, splinters, and dampness. Toxic or lead paints or finishes shall not be used on walls, window sills, beds, toys or any other equipment, materials or furnishings that may be used by children or within their reach. Peeling or damaged paint or plaster shall be repaired promptly to protect children from possible hazards. Lead paint removal shall be in accordance with Illinois Department of Public Health rules (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845.85(b)). Asbestos shall only be removed by trained and licensed professionals in accordance with the Asbestos Abatement Act [105 ILCS 105]. 4) Effective January 1, 2013, the center shall be tested for radon at least once every 3 years by a licensed Radon Measurement Professional pursuant to rules established by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (32 Ill. Adm. Code 422). The report of the most current radon measurement shall be posted next to the center's license, along with the following statement: Every parent or guardian is notified that this facility has performed radon measurements to ensure the health and safety of the occupants. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) recommends that all residential homes be tested and that corrective actions be taken at levels equal to or greater than 4.0 pCi/L. Radon is a Class A human carcinogen, the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall. For additional information about this facility contact the licensee and for additional information regarding radon contact the IEMA Radon Program at 800- 325-1245 or on the Internet at www.radon.illinois.gov. The center shall provide copies of the report to parents or guardians of children attending the center, upon request. Any thermal hazards (radiators, hot water pipes, steam pipes, heaters) in the space occupied by children shall be out of the reach of children or be separated from the space by partitions, screens, or other means. All cleaning compounds, pesticides, fertilizers and other potentially hazardous or explosive compounds or agents shall be stored in original containers with legible labels in a locked area that is inaccessible to children. 8) A draft-free temperature of 65º F to 75º F shall be maintained during the winter months or heating season. For infants and toddlers, a temperature of 68º F to 82º F shall be maintained during the summer or air-conditioning months. When the temperature in the center exceeds 78º F, measures shall be taken to cool the children. Temperatures shall be measured at least 3 feet above the floor. If electric fans are used to control temperature, measures shall be taken to assure the safety of the children in the group: Stationary fans shall be mounted on the walls (at least 5 feet above the floor) or on the ceiling. When portable fans on stands are used, they shall be anchored to prevent tipping. All portable fans shall have blade guard openings of less than ½ inch and shall be inaccessible to children. Exits shall be kept unlocked and clear of equipment and debris at all times. Electrical outlets within the reach of children shall be covered. The program shall be modified, as needed, when there are adverse conditions caused by weather, heating or cooling difficulties or other problems. When the conditions exceed a 24-hour period, the Department shall be notified regarding program modifications. Drills for possible emergency situations including fire and tornado shall be conducted. A floor plan shall be posted in every room indicating the following: The building areas that will provide the most structural stability in case of tornado; and the primary and secondary exit routes in case of fire. Drills shall be conducted once a month for fire and twice a year (seasonally) for tornado. Records shall be maintained of the dates and times that fire and tornado drills are conducted. All areas of the center shall receive sufficient light. Areas for reading, painting, puzzles or other close work shall be illuminated to at least 50 to 100 foot candles on the work surface. Areas for general play, such as housekeeping and block building, shall be illuminated to at least 30 to 50 foot candles on the surface. Stairways, walkways, landings, driveways and entrances shall be illuminated to at least 20 foot candles on the surface. A safe and sanitary water supply shall be maintained. If a private water supply is used instead of a public water supply, the center shall supply written records of current test results indicating that the water supply is safe for drinking in accordance with the standards specified for non-community water supplies in the Drinking Water Systems Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 900). New test results must be provided prior to relicensing. If nitrate content exceeds 10 parts per million, bottled water must be used for infants. Any day care center currently licensed as of January 1, 2019 shall submit a survey provided by its day care licensing office that includes the construction date of the building in which the center operates. The construction date for new day care center applicants is captured on the CFS 597 form. Any day care center serving children under 6 years of age housed in a building constructed on or before January 1, 2000 shall be subject to lead in water testing by an IEPA laboratory or an IEPA-certified laboratory. A current list of certified laboratories can be obtained by contacting the Day Care Information Line at 1- 877-746-0829, or can be accessed online through https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/LeadTesting.aspx. Water sampling guidelines followed by certified laboratories may also be accessed through this link. Test results and mitigation plans, when required, shall be submitted to the local licensing office within 120 days after notification of test results of 2.01 ppb or above. All lead in water test results (at, above or below 2.01 ppb) shall be posted in the center in a visible location and submitted by the applicant or licensee directly to the local licensing office A mitigation plan shall be made available to parents and submitted to the local licensing office if test results indicate the presence of lead for each drinking water supply with a result of 2.01 ppb or above and shall specify: Interim measures the applicant/licensee will take to ensure a safe drinking water supply during mitigation; Mitigation plan start and planned completion dates; Retesting dates to include one test to occur no later than six months following the completion of a mitigation plan and a second test no later than one year from the completion of a mitigation plan; Each drinking water source that tested at 2.01 ppb or above and the planned mitigation activity for each source. Examples of acceptable mitigation strategies include, but are not limited to, installation of mechanical flushing devices, replacement of lead-based lines or fixtures, or reverse osmosis filters installed at affected drinking water fixtures; and In extenuating circumstances in which mitigation cannot be readily undertaken (e.g., lead in the municipal water source), alternative external sources of water that tests below 2.01 ppb, such as bottled water with that test result, may be used subject to Department approval. Following successful mitigation that results in two consecutive tests below 2.01 ppb, further testing is only required if there has been any change to the water profile of the building, including but not limited to replacement of the hot water heater, change in the water source, or change to, or replacement of, the water service lines. 4) The Department reserves the right to require testing upon suspicion of the day care center misrepresenting the construction date of the building, submitting false or altered testing results, failing to follow mitigation remedies, or committing other actions that may compromise the health and welfare of children. Any center facility that fails to insure testing and reasonable mitigation action when necessary may be subject to enforcement action, up to and including revocation of, or refusal to renew, the license. There shall be no smoking or use of tobacco products in any form in the child care center or in the presence of children while on the playground or engaged in other activity away from the center. l) Major cleaning shall not be done while children are present. LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS October 30, 2023 ￿ PT 2023.05 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Rules 407 ￿ (94) m) Basement or cellar windows used or intended to be used for ventilation, and all other openings to a basement or cellar, shall not permit the entry of rodents. n) Openings to the outside shall be protected against the entrance of flies or other flying insects by doors, windows, screens, or other approved means. o) Any extensive extermination of pest or rodents shall be conducted by a licensed pest control operator under the direct observation of a staff member to insure that residue is not left in areas accessible to children. p) Pesticide Application 1) Chemicals for insect and rodent control shall be applied in minimum amounts and shall not be used when children are present in the facility. Toys and other items mouthed or handled by the children must be removed from the area before pesticides are applied. Children must not return to the treated area within 2 hours after a pesticide application or as specified on the pesticide label, whichever time is greater. Over-the-counter products may be used only according to package instructions. Commercial chemicals, if used, shall be applied by a licensed pest control operator and shall meet all standards of the Department of Public Health (Structural Pest Control Code, 77 Ill. Adm. Code 830). A record of any pesticides used shall be maintained at the facility. 2) Before a child is enrolled, the day care center shall provide a summary of its pest management plan and uses of pesticides to the child’s parents or guardians. The center shall notify all parents or guardians before a pesticide application, or maintain a registry of parents or guardians who wish to receive written notification of when the facility will receive a pesticide application and send a written notification to them. Notification of the intended date of the application of the pesticide, which may be in the form of newsletters, bulletins, calendars, or other written communication methods presently used by the center, must be given at least 2, but not more than 30, days before the pesticide application. When economically feasible, the center must adopt an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program as defined in Section 3.25 of the Structural Pest Control Act [225 ILCS 235/3.25], involving the cooperation between day care staff and pest control personnel or other specialists to use a variety of non-chemical methods as well as pesticides, when needed, to reduce pest infestations to acceptable levels and to minimize children’s exposure to pesticides. Prior notice of pesticide application is not required if the application is due to an immediate threat to health or property, in which case the pesticide must be immediately applied. Children shall not be present during the application and shall not return to the treated area within 2 hours after a pesticide application or as specified on the pesticide label, whichever time is greater. If such a situation arises, the appropriate day care center personnel must sign a statement describing the circumstances that gave rise to the health threat and ensure that written notice is provided to parents or guardians as soon as practicable. Pesticides subject to notification requirements shall not include antimicrobial agents, such as disinfectants, sanitizers, or deodorizers, or insecticide baits and rodenticide baits (Section 10.3 of the Structural Pest Control Act). All garbage and refuse shall be collected daily and stored in a manner that will not permit the transmission of disease, create a nuisance or a fire hazard or provide harborage for insects, rodents or other pests. An adequate number of covered, durable, water-tight, insect and rodent-proof garbage and refuse containers shall be provided for use. Garbage and refuse containers used to discard diapering supplies, food products or disposable meal service supplies shall be tightly covered and lined with plastic. Contents shall be covered immediately or removed for discarding. The center shall be cleaned daily and kept in a sanitary condition at all times. The center shall provide necessary cleaning and maintenance equipment. Toys, table tops, furniture and other similar equipment used by children shall be washed and disinfected when soiled or contaminated with matter such as food, body secretions or excrement. Cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans and other hazardous chemical substances shall be labeled and stored in a space designated solely for this purpose. These materials shall be stored in a locked place that is inaccessible to children. Provisions prohibiting firearms on day care center premises except in the possession of peace officers; Provisions prohibiting handguns on day care home premises except in the possession of peace officers or other adults who must possess a handgun as a condition of employment and who reside on the premises of a day care home; Provisions requiring that any firearm permitted on day care home premises, except handguns in the possession of peace officers, shall be kept in a disassembled state, without ammunition, in locked storage, inaccessible to children and that ammunition permitted on day care home premises shall be kept in locked storage separate from that of disassembled firearms, inaccessible to children; Provisions requiring notification of parents or guardians enrolling children at a day care home of the presence in the day care home of any firearms and ammunition and of the arrangements for the separate, locked storage of such firearms and ammunition; ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: All licensed providers are required to follow Illinois state laws. The child care home providers at the time of application and at license renewal times, must submit a written hazard protection plan identifying potential hazards within the home and outdoor area accessible to the children in care. The written plan shall address the specific hazards and the adult supervision and physical means required to minimize the risks to children. The physical facilities of both the indoors and outdoors for child care home providers shall meet the general requirements of a day care home section of the licensing standards for both family and group child care home settings. This entails the home being free from hazards and equipped with proper safety materials, which includes but is not limited to first aid kid, fire extinguisher, etc. Lastly, all materials and equipment used in the home must be free from hazards. All standards related to the physical home requirements to protect children in care from hazards are outlined in the following licensing sections: 406.4, 406.5, 406.8, 406.22, 408.10, 408.15, 408.30, 408.105. iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: During the hours when children are in care child care providers must ensure adequate supervision in a safe environment. Child care providers should be aware of environmental hazards when selecting an area to play indoors as well as outdoors. Children should be observed closely when playing. If an activity occurs outdoors, play areas should be secure and away from heavy traffic areas. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: During the hours when children are in care child care providers must ensure adequate supervision in a safe environment. Child care providers should be aware of environmental hazards when selecting an area to play indoors as well as outdoors. Children should be observed closely when playing. If an activity occurs outdoors, play areas should be secure and away from heavy traffic areas. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: During the hours when children are in care child care providers must ensure adequate supervision in a safe environment. Child care providers should be aware of environmental hazards when selecting an area to play indoors as well as outdoors. Children should be observed closely when playing. If an activity occurs outdoors, play areas should be secure and away from heavy traffic areas. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: During the hours when children are in care child care providers must ensure adequate supervision in a safe environment. Child care providers should be aware of environmental hazards when selecting an area to play indoors as well as outdoors. Children should be observed closely when playing. If an activity occurs outdoors, play areas should be secure and away from heavy traffic areas. b. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the identification of and protection from bodies of water for the following CCDF- eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Outdoor Play Area All play space shall be fenced or otherwise enclosed or protected from traffic and other hazards. Fences shall be at least 48 inches in height (for fences installed or replaced after January 1, 1998). Fences shall be constructed in such a way that children cannot exit without adult supervision. Corral-type fences and fences made of chicken wire shall not be used. Play areas for children under two years of age shall be enclosed so that the bottom edge is no more than 3½ inches above the ground and openings in the fence are no greater than 3½ inches. The outdoor play area shall be adequately protected from traffic, water hazards, electrical transformers, toxic gases and fumes, railway tracks and animal hazards. The outdoor play area shall be arranged so that all areas are visible to staff at all times. Protective surfaces (wood mulch, bark mulch, wood chips, sand, gravel, rubber mats, etc.) shall be provided in areas where climbing, sliding, swinging or other equipment from which a child might fall is located. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: General Requirements for Day Care Homes There shall be safe outdoor space for active play. Space shall be provided for play in yards, nearby parks or playgrounds under adult supervision. Space shall be protected by physical means (e.g., fence, tree line, chairs, ropes, etc.) against all water hazards, including, but not limited to, pools, ponds, standing water, ornamental bodies of water, and retention ponds, regardless of the depth of the water, and by adult caregiver supervision at times when children in care are present. Other hazards, such as, but not limited to, heavy traffic and construction, shall be inaccessible to children in care through a physical barrier and adult supervision. Play areas shall be well drained and safely maintained. All pieces of outdoor equipment used by children 5 years of age and younger on the day care home premises that is purchased or installed on or after April 1, 2001 shall meet the following standards to guard against entrapment or situations that may cause strangulation. Openings in exercise rings shall be smaller than 4½ inches or larger than 9 inches in diameter. There shall be no openings in a play structure with a dimension between 3½ inches and 9 inches (except for exercise rings). Side railings, stairs and other locations that a child might slip or climb through shall be checked for appropriate dimensions. Distances between vertical slats or poles, where used, must be 3½ inches or less (to prevent head entrapment). No opening shall form an angle of less than 55 degrees unless one leg of the angle is horizontal or slopes downward. No openings shall be between ⅜ inch and one inch in size (to prevent finger entrapment). Children shall be closely supervised by the caregiver when public parks or playgrounds are used for play, during play and while traveling to and from the area. 7) Supervision shall be provided during outdoor play by caregivers who meet the requirements of Section 406.9. Operation of other business on the premises must not interfere with the care of children. Application for License A written hazard protection plan identifying potential hazards within the home and outdoor area accessible to the children in care. The written plan shall address the specific hazards and the adult supervision and physical means required to minimize the risks to children. Conditions to be addressed include, but are not limited to, traffic, construction, bodies of water accessible to the children, open stairwells, and neighborhood dog General Requirements for Group Day Care Homes There shall be safe outdoor space for active play. Space shall be provided for play in yards, nearby parks or playgrounds under adult supervision. Space shall be protected by physical means (e.g., fence, tree line, chairs, ropes, etc.) against all water hazards, including, but not limited to, pools, ponds, standing water, ornamental bodies of water, and retention ponds, regardless of the depth of the water, and by adult caregiver supervision at times when children in care are present. Other hazards, such as, but not limited to, heavy traffic and construction, shall be inaccessible to children in care through a physical barrier and adult supervision. Further, outdoor space shall be partitioned or supervised in such a manner that young children are not endangered by the activities of older children. Play areas shall be well drained and safely maintained. All pieces of outdoor equipment used by children 5 years of age and younger on the day care premises that is purchased or installed on or after April 1, 2001 shall meet the following standards to guard against entrapment or situations that may cause strangulation. Openings in exercise rings shall be smaller than 4½ inches or larger than 9 inches in diameter. There shall be no openings in a play structure with a dimension between 3½ inches and 9 inches (except for exercise rings). Side railings, stairs and other locations that a child might slip or climb through shall be checked for appropriate dimensions. Distances between vertical slats or poles, where used, must be 3½ inches or less (to prevent head entrapment). No opening shall form an angle of less than 55 degrees unless one leg of the angle is horizontal or slopes downward. No opening shall be between ⅜ inch and one inch in size (to prevent finger entrapment). iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: Section 1 Buidling and Physical Location of the License Exempt Health and Safety Standards address barriers to be used to restrict children from unsafe areas which includes but is not limited to swimming pools, open drainage ditches, wells, or holes. During the hours when children are in care child care providers must ensure adequate supervision in a safe environment. Child care providers should be aware of environmental hazards when selecting an area to play indoors as well as outdoors. Children should be observed closely when playing. If an activity occurs outdoors, play areas should be secure and away from heavy traffic areas. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: Section 1 Buidling and Physical Location of the License Exempt Health and Safety Standards address barriers to be used to restrict children from unsafe areas which includes but is not limited to swimming pools, open drainage ditches, wells, or holes. During the hours when children are in care child care providers must ensure adequate supervision in a safe environment. Child care providers should be aware of environmental hazards when selecting an area to play indoors as well as outdoors. Children should be observed closely when playing. If an activity occurs outdoors, play areas should be secure and away from heavy traffic areas. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: Section 1 Buidling and Physical Location of the License Exempt Health and Safety Standards address barriers to be used to restrict children from unsafe areas which includes but is not limited to swimming pools, open drainage ditches, wells, or holes. During the hours when children are in care child care providers must ensure adequate supervision in a safe environment. Child care providers should be aware of environmental hazards when selecting an area to play indoors as well as outdoors. Children should be observed closely when playing. If an activity occurs outdoors, play areas should be secure and away from heavy traffic areas. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Section 1 Buidling and Physical Location of the License Exempt Health and Safety Standards address barriers to be used to restrict children from unsafe areas which includes but is not limited to swimming pools, open drainage ditches, wells, or holes. During the hours when children are in care child care providers must ensure adequate supervision in a safe environment. Child care providers should be aware of environmental hazards when selecting an area to play indoors as well as outdoors. Children should be observed closely when playing. If an activity occurs outdoors, play areas should be secure and away from heavy traffic areas. c. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the identification of and protection from vehicular traffic hazards for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: All play space shall be fenced or otherwise enclosed or protected from traffic and other hazards. Fences shall be at least 48 inches in height (for fences installed or replaced after January 1, 1998). Fences shall be constructed in such a way that children cannot exit without adult supervision. Corral-type fences and fences made of chicken wire shall not be used. Play areas for children under two years of age shall be enclosed so that the bottom edge is no more than 3½ inches above the ground and openings in the fence are no greater than 3½ inches. Additional language will be expanded Also noting The outdoor play area shall be adequately protected from traffic, water hazards, electrical transformers, toxic gases and fumes, railway tracks and animal hazards. The outdoor play area shall be arranged so that all areas are visible to staff at all times. Prior approval of the Department is required when play space not connected with the center is used to meet the requirements of subsections (a) through (1) of this Section in lieu of the center's own play space. Proposed use of a nearby park, school yard or other alternative shall be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with local health and safety officials, with consideration given to the following criteria: Location; Accessibility to children and staff by foot or the availability of push carts or other means of transporting infants and toddlers; Age(s) of the children in the group(s); Availability of appropriate equipment; Traffic patterns of vehicles and people in the area; Licensed providers are to establish a written hazard protection plan identifying potential hazards within the home and outdoor area accessible to the children in care. The written plan shall address the specific hazards and the adult supervision and physical means required to minimize the risks to children. Conditions to be addressed include, but are not limited to, traffic construction, bodies of water accessible to the children, open stairwells, and neighborhood dogs; outdoor space for active play shall be protected by physical means (e.g., fence, tree line, chairs, ropes, etc.) against all water hazards, including, but not limited to, pools, ponds, standing water, ornamental bodies of water, and retention ponds, regardless of the depth of the water, and by adult caregiver supervision at times when children in care are present. Other hazards, such as, but not limited to, heavy traffic and construction, shall be inaccessible to children in care through a physical barrier and adult ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: All play space shall be fenced or otherwise enclosed or protected from traffic and other hazards. Fences shall be at least 48 inches in height (for fences installed or replaced after January 1, 1998). Fences shall be constructed in such a way that children cannot exit without adult supervision. Corral-type fences and fences made of chicken wire shall not be used. Play areas for children under two years of age shall be enclosed so that the bottom edge is no more than 3½ inches above the ground and openings in the fence are no greater than 3½ inches. Additional language will be expanded Also noting The outdoor play area shall be adequately protected from traffic, water hazards, electrical transformers, toxic gases and fumes, railway tracks and animal hazards. The outdoor play area shall be arranged so that all areas are visible to staff at all times. Prior approval of the Department is required when play space not connected with the center is used to meet the requirements of subsections (a) through (1) of this Section in lieu of the center's own play space. Proposed use of a nearby park, school yard or other alternative shall be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with local health and safety officials, with consideration given to the following criteria: Location; Accessibility to children and staff by foot or the availability of push carts or other means of transporting infants and toddlers; Age(s) of the children in the group(s); Availability of appropriate equipment; Traffic patterns of vehicles and people in the area; Licensed Group child care providers are also required to develop a written hazard protection plan identifying potential hazards within the home and outdoor area accessible to the children in care. The written plan shall address the specific hazards and the adult supervision and physical means required to minimize the risks to children. Conditions to be addressed include, but are not limited to, traffic, construction, bodies of water accessible to the children, open stairwells, and neighborhood dogs. outdoor space for active play shall be provided for play in yards, nearby parks or playgrounds under adult supervision. Space shall be protected by physical means (e.g., fence, tree line, chairs, ropes, etc.) against all water hazards, including, but not limited to, pools, ponds, standing water, ornamental bodies of water, and retention ponds, regardless of the depth of the water, and by adult caregiver supervision at times when children in care are present. Other hazards, such as, but not limited to, heavy traffic and construction, shall be inaccessible to children in care through a physical barrier and adult supervision. Further, outdoor space shall be partitioned or supervised in such a manner that young children are not endangered by the activities of older children iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: During the hours when children are in care child care providers must ensure adequate supervision in a safe environment. Child care providers should be aware of environmental hazards when selecting an area to play indoors as well as outdoors. Children should be observed closely when playing. If an activity occurs outdoors, play areas should be secure and away from heavy traffic areas. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: During the hours when children are in care child care providers must ensure adequate supervision in a safe environment. Child care providers should be aware of environmental hazards when selecting an area to play indoors as well as outdoors. Children should be observed closely when playing. If an activity occurs outdoors, play areas should be secure and away from heavy traffic areas. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: During the hours when children are in care child care providers must ensure adequate supervision in a safe environment. Child care providers should be aware of environmental hazards when selecting an area to play indoors as well as outdoors. Children should be observed closely when playing. If an activity occurs outdoors, play areas should be secure and away from heavy traffic areas. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: During the hours when children are in care child care providers must ensure adequate supervision in a safe environment. Child care providers should be aware of environmental hazards when selecting an area to play indoors as well as outdoors. Children should be observed closely when playing. If an activity occurs outdoors, play areas should be secure and away from heavy traffic areas. 5.3.6 Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and maltreatment health and safety standard a. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and indicate the age of children it applies to for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. Staff who are in direct contact with children, must receive training on preventing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. Caregivers learn to identify symptoms and signs of possible shaken baby syndrome like extreme fussiness and irritability, difficulty staying awake, poor eating, vomiting, paralysis, pale skin or signs of child abuse and to immediately report to the authorities. The lead agency recognizes the mandatory Mandated Reporter training as the training tool in recognizing and reporting abusive head trauma and child maltreatment for a non-infant. The lead agency also recognizes the mandatory Mandated Reporter training as a training tool in recognizing and reporting abusive head trauma and child maltreatment for a non-infant. Section 407.100 General Requirements for Personnel If the facility is licensed to care for newborns and infants, all newly hired day care center staff shall take and complete the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) trainings within 30 days after hire. Every 3 years, all child care staff in a facility licensed to care for newborns and infants, including the day care center director, shall receive training on the nature of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), SIDS and the safe sleep recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Facilities licensed to care for infants and toddlers require all newly hired day care center child-care staff to complete training on the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Sudden and Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), and use of safe sleep recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), abusive head trauma and child maltreatment within 30 days after hire. Licensing Agency has developed additional language to meet CCDF requirement clarifying the inclusiveness of toddler to the rule language as the current required training is inclusive of toddler. Licensing Agency is requesting an extension to have the additional language added to the rule. The center shall have on duty at all times at least one staff member who has successfully completed training and is currently certified in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich maneuver, and for centers serving infants, first aid for choking infants in accordance with the approved method specified in the Department of Public Health's rules 77 Ill. Adm. Code 520 (The Treatment of Choking Victims). CPR certification must be specific for all age groups served, i.e., infant (birth to 12 months), child (one to 8 years) and adult (eight years and older). A center serving infants and toddlers shall have a licensed physician, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or licensed physician's assistant with training in infant care to instruct child care staff in the proper health care of infants and toddlers. The person shall visit the facility to observe the child care techniques of the staff and provide in-service training. Visits shall be at least weekly during the permit period and monthly thereafter. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. Section 406.4 Application for License The applicants shall have completed, not more than one year prior to the application date, at least 15 hours of pre-service training listed in Appendix D, which shall include the following topics for applicants and assistants who will care for infants: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID); Safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; Shaken Baby Syndrome; and Section 406.5 Application for Renewal of License Prior to renewal, the licensee shall be current with the annual 15 hours of required training in accordance with Appendix D that, for applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, shall include the following topics: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; and Shaken Baby Syndrome Section 406.22 Children Under 30 Months of Age Children under 30 months of age shall not be permitted in bathrooms, kitchens, or other hazardous areas without the caregiver or assistant present. To minimize the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, children shall be placed on their backs when put down to sleep. When the infant cannot rest or sleep on his/her back due to a disability or illness, the caregiver shall have written instructions, signed by a physician, detailing an alternative safe sleep position and/or special sleeping arrangements for the infant. The caregiver shall put the infant to sleep in accordance with a physician's written instructions. When an infant can easily turn over from the back to tummy position, the infant shall be put down to sleep on his/her back, but allowed to adopt whatever sleeping position the infant prefers. Infants unable to roll from their stomachs to their backs, and from their backs to their stomachs, when found facedown, shall be placed on their backs No infant shall be put to sleep on a sofa, soft mattress, car seat or swing. When an infant is awake, the infant shall be placed on his/her tummy part of the time and observed at all times. Children under 30 months of age shall be provided a daily program that is designed to meet their needs. The caregiver shall demonstrate warm, positive feelings toward each child through actions such as hugging, patting, smiling, and cuddling. Routines such as naps and feedings shall be discussed with the parents and shall be consistent with the child's routine at home. Non-mobile children who are awake shall be moved to different positions and shall be held, rocked, and carried about. The caregiver shall frequently change the place, position, and toys available for children who cannot move about the room. Consistent toilet training shall be undertaken at a time mutually agreed upon by parent and caregiver in accordance with the child's age and/or stage of development. Children shall be taken outdoors for a portion of every day, when weather permits, except when the child is ill or unless indicated otherwise by parent or physician. Feeding schedules and procedures shall meet the developmental needs of the children. Flexible feeding schedules of children shall be established to coordinate with parents' schedules at home and to allow for nursing. Infants shall either be held or be fed sitting up for bottle feeding. Infants unable to sit shall always be held for bottle feeding. When infants are able to hold their own non-glass bottles, they may feed themselves without being held. The bottle must be removed when the child has fallen asleep. Bottle propping and carrying of bottles by young children throughout the day/night shall not be permitted. Bottles shall never be warmed or defrosted in a microwave oven. Section 406.APPENDIX D Pre-Service and In-Service Training Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) education (training is required for new applicants and assistants to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) service obligations under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Shaken Baby Syndrome (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) Section 408.10 Application for License The applicants shall have completed, not more than one year prior to the application date, at least 15 hours of pre-service training listed in Appendix G, which shall include the following topics for applicants and assistants who will care for infants: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID); Safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; Shaken Baby Syndrome; and Section 408.15 Application for Renewal of License Prior to renewal, the licensee shall be current with the annual 15 hours of required training in accordance with Appendix G that, for applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, shall include the following topics: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; and Shaken Baby Syndrome Section 408.105 Children Under 30 Months of Age Children under 30 months of age shall not be permitted in bathrooms, kitchens, or hazardous areas without the caregiver or assistant present. To minimize the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, children shall be placed on their backs when put down to sleep. When the infant cannot rest or sleep on his/her back due to a disability or illness, the caregiver shall have written instructions, signed by a physician, detailing an alternative safe sleep position and/or special sleeping arrangements for the infant. The caregiver shall place the infant to sleep in accordance with a physician's written instructions. When an infant can easily turn over from the back to tummy position, the infant shall be put down to sleep on his/her back, but allowed to adopt whatever sleeping position the infant prefers. Infants unable to roll from their stomachs to their backs, and from their backs to their stomachs, when found facedown, shall be placed on their backs. No infant shall be put to sleep on a sofa, soft mattress, car seat or swing. When an infant is awake, the infant shall be placed on his/her tummy part of the time and observed at all times. Children under 30 months of age shall be provided a daily program that is designed to meet their needs. The caregivers shall demonstrate warm, positive feelings toward each child through actions such as hugging, patting, smiling, and cuddling. Routines such as naps and feedings shall be discussed with the parents and shall be consistent with the child's routine at home. Non-mobile children who are awake shall be moved to different positions and shall be held, rocked, and carried about. The caregivers shall frequently change the place, position, and toys available for children who cannot move about the room. Consistent toilet training shall be undertaken at a time mutually agreed upon by parents and caregiver in accordance with the child's age and/or stage of development. Children shall be taken outdoors for a portion of every day, when weather permits, except when the child is ill or unless indicated otherwise by parents or physician. Feeding schedules and procedures shall meet the developmental needs of the children. Flexible feeding schedules of children shall be established to coordinate with parents' schedules at home and to allow for nursing. Infants shall either be held or be fed sitting up for bottle feeding. Infants unable to sit shall always be held for bottle feeding. When infants are able to hold their own non- glass bottle, they may feed themselves without being held. The bottle must be removed when the child has fallen asleep. Bottle propping and carrying of bottles by young children throughout the day/night shall not be permitted. Section 408.APPENDIX G Pre-Service and In-Service Training Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) education (training is required for new applicants to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) service obligations under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Shaken Baby Syndrome (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) Department approved Mandated Reporter Training (available on the Department's website; training is required for new applicants and assistants) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license). iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: IDHS, former Lead Agency was informed March 13, 2024 of non-compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) due to not having requirements in place that include prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment for License- Exempt CCDF-eligible centers and homes.. Revised polices and tools are being finalized in the Summer of 2024, however, the Lead Agency requires additional time to complete the State approval process. Staff who are in direct contact with children, must receive training on preventing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. Caregivers learn to identify symptoms and signs of possible shaken baby syndrome like extreme fussiness and irritability, difficulty staying awake, poor eating, vomiting, paralysis, pale skin or signs of child abuse and to immediately report to the authorities. The Lead Agency recognizes the mandatory Mandated Reporter training as the training tool in recognizing and reporting abusive head trauma and child maltreatment for a non-infant. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: IDHS, the former Lead Agency was informed March 13, 2024 of non-compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) due to not having requirements in place that include prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment for License-Exempt CCDF-eligible centers and homes.. Revised polices and tools are being finalized in the Summer of 2024, however, the Lead Agency requires additional time to complete the State approval process. Staff who are in direct contact with children, must receive training on preventing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. Caregivers learn to identify symptoms and signs of possible shaken baby syndrome like extreme fussiness and irritability, difficulty staying awake, poor eating, vomiting, paralysis, pale skin or signs of child abuse and to immediately report to the authorities. The Lead Agency recognizes the mandatory Mandated Reporter training as the training tool in recognizing and reporting abusive head trauma and child maltreatment for a non-infant. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: IDHS, the former Lead Agency, was informed March 13, 2024 of non-compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) due to not having requirements in place that include prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment for License-Exempt CCDF-eligible centers and homes.. Revised polices and tools are being finalized in the Summer of 2024, however, the Lead Agency requires additional time to complete the State approval process. Staff who are in direct contact with children, must receive training on preventing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. Caregivers learn to identify symptoms and signs of possible shaken baby syndrome like extreme fussiness and irritability, difficulty staying awake, poor eating, vomiting, paralysis, pale skin or signs of child abuse and to immediately report to the authorities. The Lead Agency recognizes the mandatory Mandated Reporter training as the training tool in recognizing and reporting abusive head trauma and child maltreatment for a non-infant. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: IDHS, the former Lead Agency, was informed March 13, 2024 of non-compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) due to not having requirements in place that include prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment for License-Exempt CCDF-eligible centers and homes.. Revised polices and tools are being finalized in the Summer of 2024, however, the Lead Agency requires additional time to complete the State approval process. Staff who are in direct contact with children, must receive training on preventing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. Caregivers learn to identify symptoms and signs of possible shaken baby syndrome like extreme fussiness and irritability, difficulty staying awake, poor eating, vomiting, paralysis, pale skin or signs of child abuse and to immediately report to the authorities. The Lead Agency recognizes the mandatory Mandated Reporter training as the training tool in recognizing and reporting abusive head trauma and child maltreatment for a non-infant. b. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the prevention of child maltreatment and indicate the age of children it applies to for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. The applicable language of child maltreatment applies to children of all ages. (225 ILCS 10/4.3) (from Ch. 23, par. 2214.3) Sec. 4.3. Child Abuse and Neglect Reports. All child care facility license applicants and all current and prospective employees of a child care facility who have any possible contact with children in the course of their duties, as a condition of such licensure or employment, shall authorize in writing on a form prescribed by the Department an investigation of the Central Register, as defined in the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, to ascertain if such applicant or employee has been determined to be a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse or neglect. All child care facilities as a condition of licensure pursuant to this Act shall maintain such information which demonstrates that all current employees and other applicants for employment who have any possible contact with children in the course of their duties have authorized an investigation of the Central Register as hereinabove required. Only those current or prospective employees who will have no possible contact with children as part of their present or prospective employment may be excluded from provisions requiring authorization of an investigation. Such information concerning a license applicant, employee or prospective employee obtained by the Department shall be confidential and exempt from public inspection and copying as provided under Section 7 of The Freedom of Information Act, and such information shall not be transmitted outside the Department, except as provided in the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, and shall not be transmitted to anyone within the Department except as provided in the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, and shall not be transmitted to anyone within the Department except as needed for the purposes of evaluation of an application for licensure or for consideration by a child care facility of an employee. Any employee of the Department of Children and Family Services under this Section who gives or causes to be given any confidential information concerning any child abuse or neglect reports about a child care facility applicant, child care facility employee, shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, unless release of such information is authorized by Section 11.1 of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Additionally, any licensee who is informed by the Department of Children and Family Services, pursuant to Section 7.4 of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, approved June 26, 1975, as amended, that a formal investigation has commenced relating to an employee of the child care facility or any other person in frequent contact with children at the facility, shall take reasonable action necessary to insure that the employee or other person is restricted during the pendency of the investigation from contact with children whose care has been entrusted to the facility. When a foster family home is the subject of an indicated report under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, the Department of Children and Family Services must immediately conduct a re-examination of the foster family home to evaluate whether it continues to meet the minimum standards for licensure. The re-examination is separate and apart from the formal investigation of the report. The Department must establish a schedule for re-examination of the foster family home mentioned in the report at least once a year. (Source: P.A. 91-557, eff. 1-1-00.) Section 407.70 Organization and Administration As a part of new staff orientation, the child care director and all staff shall review the following documents and the date of their review shall be recorded in the personnel files: 1) the Child Care Act of 1969 [225 ILCS 10]; 2) the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, as amended [325 ILCS 5]; and 3) the portions of 89 Ill. Adm. Code 407 (Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers) that affect their functions and responsibilities. A complete and current set of licensing standards shall be available at all times in an area that is accessible to all employees. Suspected child abuse or neglect shall be reported immediately to the Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline as required by the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, as amended. The telephone number for the reporting hotline is 1-800-252- 2873. The center shall develop a written risk management plan that identifies potential operational risks, specifies ways to reduce or eliminate the risks and establishes procedures to be followed in an emergency or crisis. All staff shall be trained in the implementation of the plan. This risk management plan shall specifically address at least the following: training, including universal precautions, provided to staff to identify and minimize risks, particularly as it relates to the care and supervision of children; the design and maintenance of the building and any vehicles used in day care; maintenance and storage of food service and maintenance equipment, chemicals, and supplies, including an integrated pest management plan in accordance with Section 407.390; selection, maintenance, and supervision of education materials, toys, pets, and playground equipment; food service sanitation; cleanliness of the building and grounds; means of receiving information to alert the center of severe weather conditions or other emergency situations that may affect the safety of the children; and emergency and disaster preparedness plans, including fire drills and evacuation plans. Any accident or injury requiring professional medical care, death or other emergency involving a child shall be entered into the child's record and orally reported immediately to the child's parent or guardian and to the appropriate local licensing office of the Department. If the center is unable to contact the parent or guardian and the Department immediately, it shall document this fact in the child's record. Oral reports to the Department shall be confirmed in writing within 2 business days after the occurrence. The day care center shall maintain records essential for the operation of the facility. Records pertaining to children in care and to staff shall be maintained at the day care center. Financial records shall be maintained in Illinois and produced immediately upon request for licensing review. The day care center shall maintain financial records including projected and current operating budget. The day care center shall maintain financial solvency to assure adequate care of children and compliance with the standards prescribed in this Part. A center is considered insolvent if the sum of its debts is greater than all of its property, at a fair valuation, exclusive of property transferred, concealed or removed with intent to hinder, delay or defraud its creditors and property that may be exempted from property of the estate. (This definition is adapted from the U.S. Bankruptcy Code of 1978 (11 USC. 101).) Required general and financial records shall be maintained for 5 years. Required personnel records shall be maintained for 5 years after the date of the employee’s termination of employment. Children's records shall be maintained for 5 years after the child has been discharged from care or services. Accurate daily attendance records, by group, shall be maintained for one year. If a child attends on a part-time or irregular basis, this shall be recorded in the attendance records. Section 407.80 Confidentiality of Records and Information The facility personnel shall respect the confidential nature of the child and personnel records. b) Information pertaining to the admission, progress, health, or discharge of an individual child shall be confidential and limited to facility staff designated by the child care director and Department representatives unless the parent(s) of the child has granted written permission for disclosure or dissemination. The facility shall have confidentiality release forms signed by the parent(s) which specify to whom information may be released and the length of time the release form is valid. Such release forms shall be on file at the facility prior to the release of confidential information. If information is requested by outside persons or agencies, a specific written request signed by the person requesting the information shall be obtained and placed on file at the facility prior to the release of the information. Except in extreme emergency or when there is evidence of child abuse or neglect, any child 12 years of age or older must be informed of such disclosure of information. Section 407.90 Staffing Structure The day care center shall provide staff to ensure the care and safety of the children at all times. A written staffing plan shall organize the staff and enable them to give the children continuity of care and supervision. Each staff person shall be qualified for his or her position, as required by this Part, at the time he or she is hired or promoted. Sufficient child care staff shall be provided to assure that staff/child ratios are maintained as required by Section 407.190. Staff changes shall be minimized so that each child can experience consistent relationships with as few adults as possible. Changes in the position of director or school-age director shall be reported to the Department no later than the next business day after the change. All other staff employment changes shall be reported to the Department each month on forms prescribed by the Department. The day care center shall employ a qualified child care director to oversee the program and administer day-to-day operations. The child care director shall be responsible for the planning and supervision of the program and activities of the children; orientation to newly employed staff; on-site supervision of all staff; and in-service training totaling a minimum of 15 clock hours per year for each member of the child care staff. Each group of children shall be under the direct supervision of an early childhood teacher or a school-age worker. Infant, toddler and preschool groups, as well as multi-age groups, shall be supervised by an early childhood teacher at all times, except as allowed by Section 407.90(e)(3), Section 407.90(e)(4), Section 407.190(e)(2), or Section 407.190(f). School-age groups shall be supervised by a school-age worker at all times, except as allowed by Section 407.90(e)(2) below. Early childhood teachers and school-age workers shall be responsible for planning and supervising the group, as well as supervising assistants. Assistants shall be assigned to each group as needed to meet the staff/child ratios required by Section 407.190. Early childhood assistants shall be assigned to infant, toddler and preschool groups and work under the direct supervision of an early childhood teacher. They shall not assume full responsibility for the group, except as allowed by Section 407.90(e)(3), Section 407.90(e)(4), Section 407.190(e)(2), or Section 407.190(f). School-age assistants shall be assigned to school-age groups and work under the direct supervision of a school-age worker. At the discretion of the school-age worker, school-age assistants may be responsible for small groups of ten or fewer children during special planned on-site activities for a limited period of time, not to exceed one hour per five-hour period. Activities may include activities on the center's on-site outdoor play area. When all children are two years of age or older, a qualified early childhood assistant 18 years of age or older may provide direct supervision without the presence of an early childhood teacher to a classroom under the following conditions: The use of an early childhood assistant without an early childhood teacher present shall not exceed three consecutive hours or make up a majority of the hours an individual classroom is open in a single day. The use of an early childhood assistant without an early childhood teacher present shall not exceed three hours per classroom, except as allowed in Section 407.190(e)(2). When all children are under the age of two, an early childhood assistant 18 years of age or older with one year of experience (1560 clock hours) providing childcare in a day care setting licensed pursuant to 89 Ill. Adm. Code 406, 407 or 408, or a license-exempt childcare setting as defined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 377, may provide direct supervision to a classroom without the presence of an early childhood teacher for three hours per classroom, if they have successfully completed the Department of Human Services Child Development, Health, and Safety Basics training which adheres to federal standards set forth in 45 CFR 98.41. Section 407.100 General Requirements for Personnel Staff shall be able to demonstrate the skill and competence necessary to contribute to each child's physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development. Factors contributing to the attainment of this standard include: Emotional maturity when working with children; Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program; Respect for children and adults; Flexibility, understanding and patience; Physical and mental health that do not interfere with child care responsibilities; Good personal hygiene; Frequent interaction with children; Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children; Sensitivity to children's socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities; Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques; and Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities. Child care staff, in addition to meeting the requirements of subsection , shall generally demonstrate skill and competence necessary to assume direct responsibility for child care including: Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs; and Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that meet the children's basic needs. Child care staff shall be willing to participate in activities leading to professional growth in child development and education, and in training related to the specific needs of the children served. The director and each child care staff member shall participate in 15 clock hours of in-service training per year. For the first year of employment, topics that must be included in the training are staff requirements to recognize and report suspected child abuse or neglect, how to make a child abuse or neglect report, rules governing the operation of the facility, and the legal protection afforded to persons who report violations of licensing standards. Subsequent in-service training may include, but shall not be limited to, child development, symptoms of common childhood illnesses, hygiene, guidance and discipline, and communication with parents. A record of in-service training shall be maintained at the site. The required in-service training hours may consist of on-site training; documented attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences and early childhood classes; and documented self-study programs that have been approved by the day care center director. Staff meetings may be counted only if a planned in-service program is presented. Staff serving children who require special program services shall receive in- service training and/or consultation on issues related to those specific needs. By September 1, 2012, all child care staff employed by the day care center, assistants and the director shall become members of the Gateways to Opportunity Registry, with all educational and training credentials entered into the registry verified in accordance with procedures and requirements adopted by the Department of Human Services (see 89 Ill. Adm. Code 50.Subpart G). Newly hired staff serving children shall become members of the Gateways to Opportunity Registry within 30 days after hire. The director and each child care staff member must complete the online Mandated Reporter Training that is available on the Department's website. Current staff must complete this training by October 15, 2014. Newly hired staff must complete this training within 30 days after hire. If the facility is licensed to care for newborns and infants, all newly hired day care center staff shall take and complete the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) trainings within 30 days after hire. Every 3 years, all child care staff in a facility licensed to care for newborns and infants, including the day care center director, shall receive training on the nature of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), SIDS and the safe sleep recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Newly employed staff shall submit a report of a physical examination completed no more than 6 months prior to employment that provides evidence that they are free of communicable disease, including active tuberculosis, and physical or mental conditions that could affect their ability to perform assigned duties. This examination shall include a test for tuberculosis by the Mantoux method. Cooks, kitchen helpers and others assisting in the preparation, serving and handling of food and cooking/serving utensils shall make their positions known to the examining physician, and shall comply with the current rules and regulations of the Illinois Department of Public Health pertaining to Food Service Sanitation (77 Ill. Adm. Code 750). Section 407.120 Personnel Records A signed statement that acknowledges the employee's status as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect. Authorizations for and results of the background check required by 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385, Background Checks, shall be maintained in a separate and confidential file. The day care center shall maintain written documentation of the following: That a person certified in food service sanitation is on site to manage the preparation and/or service of food, including the service of catered food. This requirement does not apply if the center serves no food, or serves only prepackaged prepared snacks. Refer to the Illinois Department of Public Health, Food Service Sanitation Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 750); That in-service training is being provided as required for the child care director and each member of the child care staff; That an employee who has successfully completed training and is currently certified in first-aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich maneuver is on site at all times. CPR certification shall be specific for all age groups served (infant, child and adult); Mandated Reporter Training certificates identifying that all required staff have completed the DCFS-approved Mandated Reporter Training; and Section 407.200 Program Requirements for All Ages Each child shall be recognized as an individual whose gender, ability differences, personal privacy, choice of activities, cultural, ethnic, and religious background shall be respected. Children shall receive supervision appropriate to their developmental age at all times. All children in the facility shall be protected from exploitation, neglect, and abuse. Section 407.210 Special Requirements for Infants and Toddlers A center receiving children within the infant and toddler age range shall comply with standards for all day care centers, except when inconsistent with the special requirements prescribed by this Section. b) A center serving infants and toddlers shall have a licensed physician, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or licensed physician's assistant with training in infant care to instruct child care staff in the proper health care of infants and toddlers. The person shall visit the facility to observe the child care techniques of the staff and provide in-service training. Visits shall be at least weekly during the permit period and monthly thereafter. Section 407.250 Enrollment and Discharge Procedures The facility shall distribute a summary of the licensing standards, provided by the Department, to the parents of each child at the time that the child is accepted for care in the facility. In addition, consumer information materials provided by the Department including, but not limited to, information on reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect and preventing and reporting communicable disease shall be distributed to the parents or each child cared for when designated for distribution by the Department. The daily departure of children from the center shall be conducted in a way that protects each child's physical and emotional well-being. All day care centers shall have a written policy that explains to parents and staff the actions the center will take if a parent or guardian does not pick up, or arrange to have someone pick up, his or her child at the designated, agreed upon time. The policy shall consist of the provider's expectations clearly presented to the parent or guardian in the form of a written agreement that shall be signed by the parent or guardian and shall include at least the following elements: Length of time the facility will keep the child beyond the pick-up time before contacting outside authorities, such as, the child abuse hotline, police, and so forth. Section 407.270 Guidance and Discipline The day care center shall develop a guidance and discipline policy for staff use that is also provided to parents. Expulsion due to a child's pattern of challenging behavior is prohibited. Planned transitions to settings better able to meet the child's needs are not considered expulsions. Staff shall sign the guidance and discipline policy at the time of employment and parents shall sign the policy when their child is enrolled. The policy shall include: A statement of the center's philosophy regarding guidance and discipline; Information on how discipline will be implemented by staff; Information on how parents will be involved in the guidance and discipline process; Information on how children will be involved in the guidance and discipline process; and behavior support and program transition policies. Written rules for all children shall be established and available to children, parents and staff. These rules shall set the limits of behavior required for the protection of the group and individuals. The rules shall: Pertain to important situations; Be understandable to children; Be stated in the positive form whenever possible; and Be enforceable. Child care staff shall help individual children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions. Imposing physical activity or withholding active play shall not be used on children as a form of discipline. Limits and consequences shall be clear and understandable to the child, consistently enforced and explained to the child before and as part of any disciplinary action. Discipline shall be developmentally appropriate and logically related to the child's act and shall not be out of proportion to the particular inappropriate behavior. The child shall be made aware of the relationship between the act and the consequences. Firm positive statements about behaviors or redirection of behaviors shall be the accepted techniques for use with infants and toddlers. Removal from the group to help a child gain control shall not exceed one minute per year of age. Removal from the group shall not be used for children less than 24 months of age. Children shall not be disciplined for toilet accidents. The following behaviors are prohibited in all child care settings: Corporal punishment, including hitting, spanking, swatting, beating, shaking, pinching and other measures intended to induce physical pain or fear; Threatened or actual withdrawal of food, rest or use of the bathroom; Abusive or profane language; Any form of public or private humiliation, including threats of physical punishment; and E) Any form of emotional abuse, including shaming, rejecting, terrorizing, or isolating a child. Preschool and school-age children shall have reasonable opportunity to resolve their own conflicts. Discipline shall be the responsibility of adults who have an ongoing relationship with the child. When there is a specific plan for responding to a child's pattern of unacceptable behavior, all staff who affect the child shall be aware of the plan and cooperate in its implementation. Clinical behavior management plans may be developed to meet the needs of a particular child if developed with the parent and a professional clinician. This must be documented in the child's file. All staff working with the child shall receive training on implementing the plan. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. (225 ILCS 10/4.3) (from Ch. 23, par. 2214.3) Sec. 4.3. Child Abuse and Neglect Reports. All child care facility license applicants and all current and prospective employees of a child care facility who have any possible contact with children in the course of their duties, as a condition of such licensure or employment, shall authorize in writing on a form prescribed by the Department an investigation of the Central Register, as defined in the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, to ascertain if such applicant or employee has been determined to be a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse or neglect. All child care facilities as a condition of licensure pursuant to this Act shall maintain such information which demonstrates that all current employees and other applicants for employment who have any possible contact with children in the course of their duties have authorized an investigation of the Central Register as hereinabove required. Only those current or prospective employees who will have no possible contact with children as part of their present or prospective employment may be excluded from provisions requiring authorization of an investigation. Such information concerning a license applicant, employee or prospective employee obtained by the Department shall be confidential and exempt from public inspection and copying as provided under Section 7 of The Freedom of Information Act, and such information shall not be transmitted outside the Department, except as provided in the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, and shall not be transmitted to anyone within the Department except as provided in the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, and shall not be transmitted to anyone within the Department except as needed for the purposes of evaluation of an application for licensure or for consideration by a child care facility of an employee. Any employee of the Department of Children and Family Services under this Section who gives or causes to be given any confidential information concerning any child abuse or neglect reports about a child care facility applicant, child care facility employee, shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, unless release of such information is authorized by Section 11.1 of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Additionally, any licensee who is informed by the Department of Children and Family Services, pursuant to Section 7.4 of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, approved June 26, 1975, as amended, that a formal investigation has commenced relating to an employee of the child care facility or any other person in frequent contact with children at the facility, shall take reasonable action necessary to insure that the employee or other person is restricted during the pendency of the investigation from contact with children whose care has been entrusted to the facility. When a foster family home is the subject of an indicated report under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, the Department of Children and Family Services must immediately conduct a re-examination of the foster family home to evaluate whether it continues to meet the minimum standards for licensure. The re-examination is separate and apart from the formal investigation of the report. The Department must establish a schedule for re-examination of the foster family home mentioned in the report at least once a year. (Source: P.A. 91-557, eff. 1-1-00.) "Corporal punishment" means hitting, spanking, swatting, beating, shaking, pinching, excessive exercise, exposure to extreme temperatures, and other measures that produce physical pain. Section 406.4 Application for License A complete application shall be filed with the Department of Children and Family Services by the supervising agency on forms prescribed and provided by the Department. A complete application shall include: a completed, signed and dated Application for Home License; a list of persons who will be working in the day care home, including any substitutes and assistants, and members of the household age 13 and over; completed, signed and dated authorizations to conduct the background check for the applicants, each employee or person used to replace or supplement staff, and each member of the household age 13 and over; a completed, signed and dated Child Support Certification form; the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least 3 adults not related to the applicants, nor living in the household, who can attest to their character and suitability to provide child care; A written hazard protection plan identifying potential hazards within the home and outdoor area accessible to the children in care. The written plan shall address the specific hazards and the adult supervision and physical means required to minimize the risks to children. Conditions to be addressed include, but are not limited to, traffic construction, bodies of water accessible to the children, open stairwells, and neighborhood dogs; The applicants shall have completed, not more than one year prior to the application date, at least 15 hours of pre-service training listed in Appendix D, which shall include the following topics for applicants and assistants who will care for infants: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID); Safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; Shaken Baby Syndrome; and E) Department approved Mandated Reporter Training for all licensees and assistants, regardless of the age of children in care. Section 406.5 Application for Renewal of License Prior to renewal, the licensee shall be current with the annual 15 hours of required training in accordance with Appendix D that, for applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, shall include the following topics: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics; and Shaken Baby Syndrome Section 406.7 Provisions Pertaining to Permits A permit shall not be issued until: The application for licensure has been completed and signed by the applicants and all parts of the initial application requirements have been submitted to the Department; 2) The background checks required by Section 406.9 have been completed and the results of the background check have been received for the operator of the day care home; 3) Medical reports as required in Section 406.24(i) have been received by the Department for all caregivers and assistants; 4) The applicant who is the primary caregiver has been certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver, and infant/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Section 406.9(n); Character references have been requested, and at least two favorable references have been received and the results of the background check have been received for the operator of the day care home; A personal visit to the home by a licensing representative has been completed. The purpose of this visit is to determine compliance with all the licensing requirements except the requirements for remaining character references, medical examination reports, and well water tests compliance that may be complied with within the 2 month period covered by the permit. However, when well water tests are required, applicants must agree to boil all drinking and cooking water and to provide only bottled water for children under 15 months of age until the test results are received; Section 406.8 General Requirements for Day Care Homes The physical facilities of the home, both indoors and outdoors, shall meet the following requirements for safety to children. The home shall have a first aid kit consisting of adhesive bandages, scissors, thermometer, non-permeable gloves, Poison Control Center telephone number (1-800-222-1222 or 1-800-942-5969), sterile gauze pads, adhesive tape, tweezers and mild soap. The kitchen shall be equipped with a readily accessible and operable fire extinguisher rated for Class A, B, and C fires and a flashlight in working order. All electrical outlets that are in areas used by the day care children shall have protective coverings. There shall be no exposed or uninsulated wiring. The home shall be equipped with a minimum of one approved smoke detector in operating condition on every floor level, including basements and occupied attics. A smoke detector in operating condition shall be within each room where children nap or sleep. The detector shall be installed on the ceiling and at least 6 inches from any wall, or on a wall located between 4 and 6 inches from the ceiling. In addition, there shall be at least one detector at the beginning and end of each separate corridor or hallway 200 feet or more in length in any occupied story. Section 406.9 Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family No individual may receive a license from the Department when the applicant, a member of the household age 13 and over, or any individual who has access to the children cared for in a day care home, or any employee of the day care home, has not authorized the background check required by 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385 (Background Checks) and been cleared in accordance with the requirements of Part 385. Employees subject to background checks may begin employment on a conditional basis while awaiting the results of the background check. The employees may not be alone with children until the results of the initial background check have been received. Persons who have been the perpetrator of certain types of child abuse or neglect or who have committed or attempted to commit certain crimes may not be licensed to operate a day care home, be a member of the household of a family home in which a day care home operates, or be an employee or volunteer in a day care home. These allegations/criminal convictions are listed in Appendix C of this Part. Day care homes shall be responsible for ensuring that persons subject to criminal background checks make themselves available for fingerprinting when scheduled by the Department or its authorized representatives. Failure of a person subject to criminal background checks to appear for scheduled fingerprinting may result in the denial of a license application or refusal to renew or revocation of an existing license unless the child care facility can demonstrate that it took reasonable measures to insure cooperation with the fingerprinting process. Adequate cause for failure to appear for fingerprinting includes, but is not limited to: 1) death in the family of the person; 2) serious illness of the person or illness in the person's immediate family; or 3) weather or transportation emergencies. Members of the household who have contact with the children in care shall treat them with respect, courtesy, and patience. The caregiver is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the day care home in accordance with the standards prescribed in this Part. The licensee shall be present in the home when day care children are in attendance unless a qualified substitute caregiver per Section 406.11 is present. The licensee and other adult members of the household in contact with day care children shall be stable, law abiding, responsible, mature individuals. The caregivers in a day care home shall be at least 18 years of age. Caregivers licensed after January 1, 2011 shall have proof of a high school diploma, equivalent certificate, or degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or vocational institution. The caregivers and all members of the household shall provide medical evidence as required by Section 406.24(i) that they are free of reportable communicable disease, and, in the case of caregivers, free of physical or mental conditions that could interfere with the child care responsibilities. The licensee who is the primary caregiver shall be certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver and infant/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or other entity approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. During the hours of operation of the day care home, there shall be at least one person on the premises certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver and infant/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association, or other entity approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The caregivers shall have on file current certificates attesting to the training. The caregiver shall successfully complete a Department approved basic training course of 6 or more clock hours in providing care to children with disabilities. Refer to Appendix D for basic course requirements. The licensee shall have on file a certificate attesting to the successful completion of the training. New licensee shall complete this training within 36 months from the issue date of the initial license. A licensee who has completed training prior to November 15, 2003 may have that training approved as meeting the provisions of this Section. A certificate of training completion and a description of the course content must be submitted to the Department for approval. Through interaction with the licensing representative, children, parents or guardian of children in care and operation of the day care home in accordance with standards prescribed by this Part, caregivers shall exhibit competence in the following specific areas: Knowledge of basic hygiene, safety, and nutrition. The ability to relate comfortably with parents and to communicate with them on differences in caregiving methods, values, and goals. The ability to communicate with children. The ability to set realistic controls for children and to enforce these without harshness or physical abuse. Knowledge of the child's need to explore and manipulate and the willingness to provide and maintain a home where children can enjoy living and learning. Using developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques that do not constitute corporal punishment of children. The caregivers may not work or be employed outside the home during the hours the day care home is licensed. Outside employment during hours that child care is not being provided shall not interfere with child care. The caregiver shall be awake, alert, and able to supervise the children when providing care, except as allowed by Section 406.23(h). The caregivers shall complete 15 clock hours of in-service training per licensing year in accordance with the requirements in Appendix D. The training may be derived from programs offered by any of the entities identified in Appendix D. Courses or workshops to meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, those listed in Appendix D. The records of the day care home shall document the training in which the caregiver has participated, and these records shall be available for review by the Department. Caregivers obtaining clock hours in excess of the required 15 clock hours per year may apply up to 5 clock hours to the next year's training requirements. Licensees shall submit to the local licensing office a certificate of completion of lead safety training consisting of instruction in the following topics: Mitigation plan strategies for test results of 2.01 ppb or above; and Impact of lead exposure. Licensees or applicants shall not provide false or misleading information regarding their compliance with the applicable regulations. "Corporal punishment" means hitting, spanking, swatting, beating, shaking, pinching, excessive exercise, exposure to extreme temperatures, and other measures that produce physical pain. Section 406.24 Records and Reports Suspected child abuse and/or neglect shall be reported immediately to the Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline as required by the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. The telephone number for the reporting hotline is 1-800-252-2873. The licensee and each staff person shall sign a statement prescribed by the Department acknowledging his or her status as a mandated reporter of child abuse or neglect under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act and acknowledging he or she has knowledge and understanding of the reporting requirements under that Act. The statementshall be signed and dated by the staff person prior to employment, and shall be maintained by the licensee. The supervising agency shall be notified immediately by telephone, and in writing within one week, if any of the following situations involving children occurs at the facility: Accident or injury resulting in death or requiring emergency medical care; A child is missing from the day care home; or Notice is received of legal action against the facility The facility shall promptly report any known or suspected case or carrier of communicable disease to the supervising agency and to local health authorities, and shall comply with the Illinois Department of Public Health's rules for the Control of Communicable Diseases (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690). The supervising agency shall be notified immediately by telephone, and in writing within one week, of fires or other incidents resulting in structural damage to the day care home. A supervisory visit will be conducted by the supervising agency to determine the safety of the licensed premises in conformance with the other provisions of this Part. The licensee shall notify the supervising agency within one week, in writing, of any changes to the household composition. Changes that require notification include the addition of any new person into the home, the return of any former household member, or the departure of any household member Section 406.APPENDIX D Pre-Service and In-Service Training Entities that may provide pre-service and in-service training to meet the requirements of this Part include, but are not limited to: colleges and universities child care resource and referral agencies Illinois Department of Public Health or local health departments Office of the State Fire Marshal or local fire department Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Illinois Department of Human Services state or national child care or child advocacy organizations national, state or local family day care home associations Child and Adult Care Food Program sponsors Healthy Child Care Illinois nurses American Red Cross, American Heart Association and other providers of first aid and CPR training that have been approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Topics or courses to meet the in-service training requirements include, but are not limited to: child care and child development guidance and discipline first aid and CPR symptoms of common childhood illness food preparation and nutrition health and sanitation small business management, child abuse and neglect, working with parents and families, caring for children with disabilities, information about asthma and its management, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) education (training is required for new applicants and assistants to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license), service obligations under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Shaken Baby Syndrome (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license), Department-approved Mandated Reporter Training (available on the Department's website; training is required for new applicants and assistants), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license) Training: Pre-service and in-service training may be acquired through the following: Mandated Reporter Training may be acquired through the Department’s website at: https://www.dcfstraining.org/manrep/index.jsp Viewing of the approved video offered by the National Institutes of Health Back to Sleep Campaign for SIDS and sleeping position of infants. Licensed providers shall complete 15 clock hours of in-service training per period of the licensing year. Caregivers obtaining clock hours in excess of the required 15 clock hours per year may apply up to 5 clock hours to the next year’s training requirements. e) Courses/training approved by the Department in caring for children with disabilities must include the following components: • Introduction to Inclusive Child Care • Understanding Child Development in Relation to Disabilities • Building Relationships with Families • Preparing for and Including Young Children in the Child Care Setting • Community Services for Young Children with Disabilities (including Early Intervention services) Section 408.35 General Requirements for Group Day Care Home Family Each person subject to background checks, as defined in Section 408.5, shall authorize the background check required by 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385 (Background Checks) and be cleared in accordance with the requirements of Part 385. When notified by the Department that an employee, member of the household or other person in frequent contact with children at the facility is the subject of a formal investigation for child abuse or neglect pursuant to the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act [325 ILCS 5], the licensee shall take reasonable action to insure that the employee or other person is restricted from contact with children whose care has been entrusted to the facility during the pending investigation. Such reasonable action includes, but is not limited to, barring or removing the person from the facility or assuring that another adult is always present when the subject of the investigation is in contact with children. The licensee shall be present in the home when children are in attendance unless a qualified substitute caregiver, per Section 408.55, is present. Licensees and other adult members of the household in contact with group day care children shall be stable, law abiding, responsible, mature individuals. Members of the household who have contact with the children in care shall treat them with respect, courtesy, and patience. Section 408.40 Background Checks No individual may receive a license from the Department when the applicant, a member of the household age 13 and over, or any individual who has access to children cared for in a group day care home, or any employee of the group day care home, has not authorized the background check required by 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385, Background Checks and been cleared in accordance with the requirements of Part 385. Employees subject to background checks may begin employment on a conditional basis while awaiting the results of the background check. Such employees may not be alone with children until the results of the initial background check have been received. Persons who have been the perpetrator of certain types of child abuse or neglect or who have committed or attempted to commit certain crimes may not be licensed to operate a group day care home, be a member of the household of a family home in which a group day care home operates, or be an employee or volunteer in a group day care home. These allegations/criminal convictions are listed in Appendix E of this Part. Group day care homes shall be responsible for ensuring that persons subject to criminal background checks make themselves available for fingerprinting when scheduled by the Department or its authorized representative(s). Failure of a person subject to criminal background checks to appear for scheduled fingerprinting may result in the denial of a license application or refusal to renew or revocation of an existing license unless the child care facility can demonstrate that it took reasonable measures to insure cooperation with the fingerprinting process. Adequate cause for failure to appear for fingerprinting includes but is not limited to: death in the family of the person; serious illness of the person or illness in the person's immediate family; or weather or transportation emergency. As a condition of licensure, each licensee or license applicant must certify under penalty of perjury that he or she is current or not more than 30 days delinquent in complying with a child support order. Failure to so certify may result in a denial of the license application, refusal to renew the license, or revocation of the license. [5 ILCS 100/10-65 Section 408.45 Caregivers The caregiver is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the group day care home in accordance with the standards prescribed in this Part. The caregiver or a designated child care assistant meeting the requirements of this Section shall be at the group day care home at all times that the group day care home is in operation, except when transporting children or accompanying them on field trips. The caregivers shall complete 15 clock hours of in-service training per licensing year in accordance with the requirements in Appendix G. The training may be derived from programs offered by any of the entities identified in Appendix G. Courses or workshops to meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, those listed in Appendix G. Licensees shall submit to the local licensing office a certificate of completion of lead safety training consisting of instruction in the following topics: Mitigation plan strategies for test results of 2.01 ppb or above; and Impact of lead exposure. Caregivers obtaining clock hours of training in excess of the required 15 clock hours per year may apply up to 5 clock hours to the next year's training requirements. The records of the group day care home shall document the continuing education in which the caregiver has participated, and these records shall be available for review by the Department. Through interaction with the licensing representative, children, parents or guardian of children in care and operation of the group day care home in accordance with standards prescribed by this Part, caregivers shall exhibit competence in the following specific areas: Knowledge of basic hygiene, safety, and nutrition; The ability to relate comfortably with parents and to communicate with them on differences in caregiving methods, values, and goals; The ability to communicate with children; The ability to set realistic controls for children and to enforce these without harshness or physical abuse; Knowledge of the children's need to explore and manipulate and the willingness to provide and maintain a home where children can enjoy living and learning; and Using developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques that do not constitute corporal punishment of children. The caregivers shall be responsible for the planning and supervision of the program and activities of the children; orienting child care assistants and substitutes to the operation of the group day care home; on-site supervision of child care assistants; and in-service training totaling a minimum of 15 clock hours per year for the child care assistants. Orientation and training may be provided by the primary caregivers or outside resource persons and shall include recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, licensing standards prescribed by this Part, first aid, health and sanitation, fire prevention and safety procedures, special health, developmental, or nutritional needs of children cared for in the group day care home. Section 408.60 Enrollment and Discharge Procedures No child served in a day care facility shall remain on the premises for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period unless the parent's employment schedule requires more than 12 hours of day care. Regardless of the parent's employment or training schedule, at no time shall children cared for in a day care facility remain on the premises for more than 18 consecutive hours. Prior to acceptance of a child for care, the caregiver shall require that the parents accompany the child to the home to become acquainted with the caregiver and with the service to be provided. No child under 6 years of age may be admitted to the group day care home unless the health examination, complete with lead risk assessment if the child resides in an area defined as low risk by the Department of Public Health, or a screening for lead poisoning if the child resides in an area defined as high risk by DPH (see 77 Ill. Adm. Code 845 (Lead Poisoning Prevention Code)), has been completed as required by DPH rules at 77 Ill. Adm. Code 665 (Child Health Examination Code). The parents shall be permitted to visit the home, without prior notice, during the hours their children are in care. The caregivers shall conduct a daily, preadmissions screening to determine if the child has obvious symptoms of illness. If symptoms of illness are present, the caregiver shall determine whether or not to provide care for the child, depending upon the apparent degree of illness, other children present, and facilities available to provide care for the ill child in accordance with the requirements of Section 408.70. Other discharge provisions of this Section notwithstanding, a child leaving the group day care home to attend school shall be released in accordance with the written authorization of the parents. The authorization shall include the time that the child is to be released and the means of transportation the child is to use. All group day care homes shall have a written policy that explains the actions the provider will take if a parent does not retrieve, or arrange to have someone retrieve, his or her child at the designated, agreed upon time. The policy shall consist of the provider's expectations, clearly presented to the parent in the form of a written agreement that shall be signed by the parent, and shall include at least the following elements: The consequences of not picking up the children on time, including: Amount of late fee, if any, and when those fees begin to accrue; The degree of diligence the provider will use to reach emergency contacts, e.g., number of attempted phone calls to parents and emergency contacts, requests for police assistance in finding emergency contacts; and Length of time the facility will keep the child beyond the pick-up time before contacting outside authorities, such as the child abuse hotline or police. Emphasis on the importance of having up-to-date emergency contact numbers on file. Acknowledgement of the provider's responsibility for the child's protection and well-being until the parent or outside authorities arrive. A reminder to staff that the child is not responsible for the situation. All discussions regarding these situations shall be with the parent, never with the child. The daily list of children in care shall be readily accessible in case of emergency evacuations and fire drills. All group day care homes providing child care to infants, toddlers or preschool age children shall maintain, and notify parents of, written behavior support and transition policies, in compliance with 23 Ill. Adm. Code 235.320 (Behavior Support Plans). Providers of child care to infants, toddlers or preschool age children shall maintain documentation regarding: Steps taken to ensure that the child can participate safely in the program, in accordance with the behavior support plan and program transition policy. This shall include attempts to utilize qualified professional resources, including when parental consent is attempted and whether it is obtained. Early intervention services received by children shall be documented in the behavior support plan. Providers shall also document whether or not children are evaluated by the Early Intervention Program and/or the school district and, with regard to those children evaluated, whether they are found eligible or ineligible to receive services, including when parental consent is attempted and whether it is obtained, and attempts to utilize professional qualified resources. Providers shall communicate with parents for several reasons, including: to better understand the child's strengths and needs; and to share any initial/ongoing observations of challenging behaviors by provider or staff. Infants, toddlers and preschool age children who, after documented attempts have been made to meet the child's individual needs, demonstrate an inability to benefit from the type of care offered by the group day care home, or whose presence is detrimental to the group, shall be transitioned to a different program. For infants, toddlers and preschool age children, in all instances when a licensee decides that it is in the best interest of the child to transition to a different program, the child's and parents' needs shall be considered by planning with the parents to identify the new program, and working with the parents and pending program on a transition plan designed to ensure continuity of services to meet the child's needs. Licensees shall adhere to the following requirements regarding program transition plans: All group day care homes shall have written transition policies that outline circumstances in which children may transition out of the program and what the transition process entails; Providers shall notify the Department of transition plans; Nothing shall preclude a parent's or legal guardian's right to withdraw his or her child from a group day care home. A written statement from the parent or guardian shall be requested by the provider and kept on file, stating the reason for the decision to withdraw the child; and If parents/guardians are unable to provide a letter, the licensee shall maintain documentation that includes the requestor's name and relationship to the child along with the withdrawal date. The licensee must also sign and date the documentation. Providers shall collect, and report annually to the Illinois State Board of Education, in compliance with 23 Ill. Adm. Code 235.340 (Reporting), information on children transitioning out of the group day care home Section 408.120 Records and Reports A facility shall maintain a record file on the children enrolled. A written application for admission of each child shall be on file with the signature of the parent or guardian. An alphabetic card file or register on each child shall be maintained and shall include: Name, date of birth, and sex; Date of admission and discharge; Scheduled days and hours of care; Names of parents or guardians, home address and business address and telephone numbers, marital status, and the working hours of the parents or guardians; Name, address and telephone number of child's physician (or other person designated by parents who object to medical treatment on religious grounds); Names, addresses and telephone numbers of others authorized to pick up the child; Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of others to contact within the immediate area if parents or guardian cannot be contacted in case of emergency; and Information regarding the child's personal development, habits, medical needs, and other information critical to the child's well-being. There shall be signed consent forms from the parent or guardian including: Permission for emergency medical care and treatment if the parent is not readily available. Permission to administer medication, if applicable. Permission for someone other than parent or guardian to pick up child if necessary. Visits, trips or excursions off the premises. Transportation provided by caregiver. Permission to use the facility's swimming pool, if applicable. Accidents or illnesses which have occurred to the child at the facility shall be recorded in the file. When a child is not permitted to attend the facility because of an accident or illness, the date of readmission to the facility shall be recorded. All required health and medical reports as required by Section 408.70. A statement signed by the parents or guardian indicating receipt of a summary of licensing standards and other materials as required by subsection (c) shall be in the child's record file. A facility shall maintain accurate daily attendance records on all children enrolled. If a child attends on a part-time or irregular basis, this shall be recorded in the attendance record. The facility shall distribute a summary of the licensing standards, provided by the Department, to the parents or guardian of each child at the time that the child is accepted for care in the facility. In addition, consumer information materials provided by the Department including, but not limited to, information on reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect and preventing and reporting communicable disease, shall be distributed to the parents or guardian of each child cared for when designated for such distribution by the Department. Each child's record shall contain a statement signed by the child's parent or guardian, indicating that they have received a summary of licensing standards and other materials designated by the Department for such distribution. The group day care home shall enter in the child's record and orally report immediately to the child's parent, guardian, and the Department any serious occurrences involving children. Oral reports shall be confirmed in writing within 2 working days of the occurrence. If the home is unable to contact the parent, guardian or Department immediately, it shall document this fact in the child's record. These occurrences include serious accident or injury requiring extensive medical care or hospitalization; death; arrest; alleged abuse or neglect; major fire or other emergency situations. Suspected child abuse or neglect shall be reported immediately to the Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline as required by the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. The telephone number for the reporting hotline is 1-800-252-2873. The caregiver shall immediately notify the Department of the death of any child at the facility; a child is missing from the group day care home; any illness or injury of a child resulting in medical treatment or hospitalization, and any known or suspected case or carrier or a reportable contagious, infectious, or communicable disease among children, staff or members of the household. The caregiver shall immediately notify the Department of any natural disaster or other occurrence resulting in the loss of or damage to physical plant or equipment required to operate the group day care home in accordance with this Part. Records shall be maintained on all staff and shall contain all pertinent information relative to character, suitability, and qualifications for the position; health; character references verified by the group day care home; history of employment for the previous 5 years; date of employment by the group day care home; and, if applicable, date and reasons for separation from the day care home. The caregiver shall make available to staff a current and complete copy of the licensing standards in a location readily accessible to staff. Further, the licensee shall maintain a record signed by staff indicating that they have reviewed the licensing standards and any subsequent changes to those standards provided to the licensee by the Department. Records documenting compliance with this requirement shall be maintained by the licensee and available for licensing review. When the licensed day care home is cited for one or more substantiated violations of licensing standards by the supervising agency, the caregiver shall prominently display in the home the list of violations and the corrective plan, on a form provided by the supervising agency. The caregiver shall keep the form posted until a licensing representative has verified in writing that every violation on that form has been corrected. Each staff person shall sign a statement prescribed by the Department acknowledging his or her status as a mandated reporter of child abuse or neglect under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act and acknowledging he or she has knowledge and understanding of the reporting requirements under that Act. Such statement shall be signed and dated by the staff person prior to employment, and shall be maintained by the licensee. The facility shall maintain and submit reports on staff to the Department on forms provided by the Department. An individual report on each new employee shall be filed with the Department; a copy of this report shall be kept at the facility. All staff changes shall be reported to the Department immediately. Section 408.125 Confidentiality of Records and Information The caregiver shall respect the confidential nature of the child and family records. Information pertaining to the admission, progress, health, or discharge of an individual child shall be confidential and limited to authorized representatives of the Department, caregivers and assistants unless the parent(s) of the child has granted written permission for its disclosure or dissemination. The facility shall have confidentiality release forms signed by the parents which specifies to whom information may be released and how long the release form is valid. Such release forms shall be on file at the facility prior to release of information. If information is requested by outside persons or agencies, a specific written request signed by the person requesting the information shall be obtained and placed on file at the facility prior to the release of confidential information. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to relieve the caregiver(s) or other persons of their responsibility to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department or to report communicable disease(s) among children, staff or members of the household to the local health department of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Section 408.APPENDIX E; Background of Abuse, Neglect, or Criminal History Which May Prevent Licensure or Employment in a Group Day Care Home The Department makes the presumption that an individual who has been determined to be a perpetrator of child abuse or neglect involving the allegations listed below, as defined in Appendix B, Child Abuse and Neglect Allegations of 89 Ill. Adm. Code 300, Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect is not suitable for work that involves contact with children. Death Head injury, brain damage, skull fracture or hematoma Internal injuries Wounds (gunshot, knife, or puncture) Torture Sexually transmitted diseases Sexual penetration Sexual molestation Sexual exploitation Failure to thrive Malnutrition Medical neglect of disabled infant A single indicated report of child abuse or neglect that resulted in serious injury to the child, regardless of the allegations involved More than one indicated report involving any of the following allegations, regardless of severity: Burns or scalding Poison or noxious substances Bone fractures Cuts, bruises, welts, abrasions and unjuries Human bites Sprains or dislocations Tying or close confinement Substance misuse Mental and emotional impairment Substantial risk of physical injury Inadequate supervision Abandonment or desertion Medical neglect Lock-out Inadequate food Inadequate shelter Inadequate clothing Environmental neglect If the licensees/license applicants believes there are unusual circumstances that should be considered that mitigate the presumption of unsuitability, the licensees/license applicants may request a waiver of the presumption of unsuitability. Materials to be considered are to be submitted to the licensing entity. Section 408.APPENDIX G Pre-Service and In-Service Training Entities that may provide pre-service and in-service training to meet the requirements of this Part include, but are not limited to: colleges and universities child care resource and referral agencies Illinois Department of Public Health or local health departments, Office of the State Fire Marshal or local fire department, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Department of Human Services, state or national child care or child advocacy organizations, national, state or local family day care home associations, Child and Adult Care Food Program sponsors, Healthy Child Care Illinois nurses, American Red Cross, American Heart Association and other providers of first aid and CPR training that have been approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health Topics or courses to meet the in-service training requirements include, but are not limited to: child care and child development; guidance and discipline; first aid and CPR; symptoms of common childhood illness; food preparation and nutrition; health and sanitation; small business management; child abuse and neglect; working with parents and families; caring for children with disabilities; information about asthma and its management; Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) education (training is required for new applicants to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license); service obligations under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA); Shaken Baby Syndrome (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license); Department approved Mandated Reporter Training (available on the Department's website; training is required for new applicants and assistants); Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) (training is required for new applicants and assistants licensed to care for newborns and infants, and every three years thereafter for the life of the license). Licensed providers shall meet the 15 clock hour requirements for in-service training per period of licensing year. Caregivers obtaining clock hours in excess of the required 15 clock hours per year may apply up to 5 clock hours to the next year's training requirements. e) Courses/training approved by the Department in carrying for children with disabilities must include the following component: • Introduction to Inclusive Child Care • Understanding Child Development in Relation to Disabilities • Building Relationships with Families • Preparing for and Including Young Children in the Child Care Setting • Community Services for Young Children with Disabilities (including Early Intervention services). iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: IDHS, the former Lead Agency, was informed March 13, 2024 of non-compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) due to not having requirements in place that include prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment for License-Exempt CCDF-eligible centers and homes.. Revised polices and tools are being finalized in the Summer of 2024, however, the Lead Agency requires additional time to complete the State approval process. Child care providers and staff (if applicable) who are in direct contact with children, must receive training on preventing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. Child maltreatment either as an incident or discipline or otherwise, and recognition of the warning signs of abuse and neglect. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: IDHS, the former Lead Agency, was informed March 13, 2024 of non-compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) due to not having requirements in place that include prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment for License-Exempt CCDF-eligible centers and homes.. Revised polices and tools are being finalized in the Summer of 2024, however, the Lead Agency requires additional time to complete the State approval process. Child care providers and staff (if applicable) who are in direct contact with children, must receive training on preventing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. Child maltreatment either as an incident or discipline or otherwise, and recognition of the warning signs of abuse and neglect. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: IDHS, the former Lead Agency, was informed March 13, 2024 of non-compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) due to not having requirements in place that include prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment for License-Exempt CCDF-eligible centers and homes.. Revised polices and tools are being finalized in the Summer of 2024, however, the Lead Agency requires additional time to complete the State approval process. Child care providers and staff (if applicable) who are in direct contact with children, must receive training on preventing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. Child maltreatment either as an incident or discipline or otherwise, and recognition of the warning signs of abuse and neglect. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: IDHS, the former Lead Agency was informed March 13, 2024 of non-compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) due to not having requirements in place that include prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment for License-Exempt CCDF-eligible centers and homes.. Revised polices and tools are being finalized in the Summer of 2024, however, the Lead Agency requires additional time to complete the State approval process. Child care providers and staff (if applicable) who are in direct contact with children, must receive training on preventing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. Child maltreatment either as an incident or discipline or otherwise, and recognition of the warning signs of abuse and neglect. 5.3.7 Emergency preparedness and response planning standard Identify by checking below that the emergency preparedness and response planning due to natural disasters and human-caused events standard includes procedures in the following areas: i. [x] Evacuation ii. [ ] Relocation iii. [ ] Shelter-in-place iv. [ ] Lock down v. Staff emergency preparedness [x] Training [x] Practice drills vi. Volunteer emergency preparedness [x] Training [x] Practice drills vii. [ ] Communication with families viii. [ ] Reunification with families ix. [ ] Continuity of operations x. Accommodation of [ ] Infants [ ] Toddlers [ ] Children with disabilities [ ] Children with chronic medical conditions xi. If any of the above are not checked, describe: IDHS, the former Lead Agency, was informed March 13, 2024 of non-compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii). The Lead Agency does not have standards in place for all required Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning components for Licensed CCDF-eligible providers. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Servies (IDCFS) and the Lead Agency are in the process of the regulatory changes needed to come into full compliance. Additional time is required to complete the approval process and then to implement changes to policies and tools. 5.3.8 Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants health and safety standard a. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the handling and storage of hazardous materials for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Risk management is required to encapsulate these items; maintenance and storage of food service and maintenance equipment, chemicals, and supplies, including an integrated pest management plan in accordance with Section 407.390; Potentially hazardous and perishable food shall be refrigerated immediately upon arrival. Any thermal hazards (radiators, hot water pipes, steam pipes, heaters) in the space occupied by children shall be out of the reach of children or be separated from the space by partitions, screens, or other means. All cleaning compounds, pesticides, fertilizers and other potentially hazardous or explosive compounds or agents shall be stored in original containers with legible labels in a locked area that is inaccessible to children. Cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans and other hazardous chemical substances shall be labeled and stored in a space designated solely for this purpose. These materials shall be stored in a locked place that is inaccessible to children. Pesticide Application Chemicals for insect and rodent control shall be applied in minimum amounts and shall not be used when children are present in the facility. Toys and other items mouthed or handled by the children must be removed from the area before pesticides are applied. Children must not return to the treated area within 2 hours after a pesticide application or as specified on the pesticide label, whichever time is greater. Over-the-counter products may be used only according to package instructions. Commercial chemicals, if used, shall be applied by a licensed pest control operator and shall meet all standards of the Department of Public Health (Structural Pest Control Code, 77 Ill. Adm. Code 830). A record of any pesticides used shall be maintained at the facility. Before a child is enrolled, the day care center shall provide a summary of its pest management plan and uses of pesticides to the child’s parents or guardians. The center shall notify all parents or guardians before a pesticide application, or maintain a registry of parents or guardians who wish to receive written notification of when the facility will receive a pesticide application and send a written notification to them. Notification of the intended date of the application of the pesticide, which may be in the form of newsletters, bulletins, calendars, or other written communication methods presently used by the center, must be given at least 2, but not more than 30, days before the pesticide application. When economically feasible, the center must adopt an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program as defined in Section 3.25 of the Structural Pest Control Act [225 ILCS 235/3.25], involving the cooperation between day care staff and pest control personnel or other specialists to use a variety of non-chemical methods as well as pesticides, when needed, to reduce pest infestations to acceptable levels and to minimize children’s exposure to pesticides. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: All Licensed home providers are required to develop a written hazard protection plan identifying potential hazards within the home and outdoor area accessible to the children in care. The written plan shall address the specific hazards and the adult supervision and physical means required to minimize the risks to children. Conditions to be addressed include, but are not limited to, traffic construction, bodies of water accessible to the children, open stairwells, and neighborhood dogs; First aid supplies, medication, cleaning materials, poisons, sharp scissors, plastic bags, sharp knives, cigarettes, matches, lighters, flammable liquids, and other hazardous materials shall be stored in places inaccessible to children. Hazardous items for infants and toddlers also include items that can cause choking, including but not limited to: coins, balloons, safety pins, marbles, Styrofoam™ and similar products, and sponge, soft rubber or soft plastic toys that can be bitten or broken into small pieces. 15) Tools and gardening equipment shall be stored in locked cabinets, if possible, or in places inaccessible to all children. Potentially hazardous and perishable foods shall be refrigerated properly, and all foods shall be protected against contamination. Equipment and play materials shall be durable and free from characteristics that may be hazardous or injurious to children under 30 months of age. Hazardous or injurious characteristics include sharp, rough edges; toxic paint; and objects small enough to be swallowed. A germicidal solution of ¼ cup household chlorine bleach to one gallon of water (or one tablespoon bleach to one quart of water) or other germicidal solution approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall be used to clean surfaces soiled by blood or body fluids. The bleach solution shall be made fresh daily. Licensed Group Day Care Home provider are required to develop a written hazard protection plan identifying potential hazard with in the home and outdoors area accessible to the children in care. First aid supplies, medication, cleaning materials, poisons, sharp scissors, plastic bags, sharp knives, cigarettes, matches, lighters, flammable liquids, and other hazardous materials shall be stored in places inaccessible to children. Hazardous items for infants and toddlers also include items that can cause choking, including but not limited to: coins, balloons, safety pins, marbles, Styrofoam (trademark) and similar products, and sponge, soft rubber or soft plastic toys that can be bitten or broken into small pieces. Garbage and refuse containers used to discard diapering supplies, food products or disposable meal service supplies in areas for child care shall be disinfected daily unless plastic liners are used and disposed of daily. iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: Section 1 Building and Physical Location, Standard 1.A.5 Hazardous materials are stored in their original containers and are locked up and/or out of reach of children. This includes, but is not limited to medications, cleaning materials, pesticides, etc.; Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual, in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirement I.8 Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio- contaminants Child care settings must have appropriate procedures for handling and storage or medicines, cleaning supplies, hazardous substances and materials, and firearms and other weapons. Child care staff must demonstrate competency in handling and disposal of blood and bodily fluids. No handguns or weapons are allowed on the premises (except in the possession of peace officers or other adults who must possess a handgun as a condition of employment and who reside in the home). Firearms in home must be disassembled, without ammunition, and stored in locked cabinet. Ammunition must be kept in locked storage separate from the disassembled firearms. Providers must notify parents of the presence of firearms in the setting. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: Section 1 Building and Physical Location, Standard 1.A.5 Hazardous materials are stored in their original containers and are locked up and/or out of reach of children. This includes, but is not limited to medications, cleaning materials, pesticides, etc.; Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual, in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirement I.8 Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio- contaminants Child care settings must have appropriate procedures for handling and storage or medicines, cleaning supplies, hazardous substances and materials, and firearms and other weapons. Child care staff must demonstrate competency in handling and disposal of blood and bodily fluids. No handguns or weapons are allowed on the premises (except in the possession of peace officers or other adults who must possess a handgun as a condition of employment and who reside in the home). Firearms in home must be disassembled, without ammunition, and stored in locked cabinet. Ammunition must be kept in locked storage separate from the disassembled firearms. Providers must notify parents of the presence of firearms in the setting. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: Section 1 Building and Physical Location, Standard 1.A.5 Hazardous materials are stored in their original containers and are locked up and/or out of reach of children. This includes, but is not limited to medications, cleaning materials, pesticides, etc.; Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual, in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirement I.8 Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio- contaminants Child care settings must have appropriate procedures for handling and storage or medicines, cleaning supplies, hazardous substances and materials, and firearms and other weapons. Child care staff must demonstrate competency in handling and disposal of blood and bodily fluids. No handguns or weapons are allowed on the premises (except in the possession of peace officers or other adults who must possess a handgun as a condition of employment and who reside in the home). Firearms in home must be disassembled, without ammunition, and stored in locked cabinet. Ammunition must be kept in locked storage separate from the disassembled firearms. Providers must notify parents of the presence of firearms in the setting. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Section 1 Building and Physical Location, Standard 1.A.5 Hazardous materials are stored in their original containers and are locked up and/or out of reach of children. This includes, but is not limited to medications, cleaning materials, pesticides, etc.; Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual, in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirement I.8 Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants Child care settings must have appropriate procedures for handling and storage or medicines, cleaning supplies, hazardous substances and materials, and firearms and other weapons. Child care staff must demonstrate competency in handling and disposal of blood and bodily fluids. No handguns or weapons are allowed on the premises (except in the possession of peace officers or other adults who must possess a handgun as a condition of employment and who reside in the home). Firearms in home must be disassembled, without ammunition, and stored in locked cabinet. Ammunition must be kept in locked storage separate from the disassembled firearms. Providers must notify parents of the presence of firearms in the setting. b. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the disposal of bio contaminants for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: All garbage and refuse shall be collected daily and stored in a manner that will not permit the transmission of disease, create a nuisance or a fire hazard or provide harborage for insects, rodents or other pests. 1) An adequate number of covered, durable, water-tight, insect and rodent-proof garbage and refuse containers shall be provided for use. 2) Garbage and refuse containers used to discard diapering supplies, food products or disposable meal service supplies shall be tightly covered and lined with plastic. Contents shall be covered immediately or removed for discarding. The center shall be cleaned daily and kept in a sanitary condition at all times. 1) The center shall provide necessary cleaning and maintenance equipment. 2) Toys, table tops, furniture and other similar equipment used by children shall be washed and disinfected when soiled or contaminated with matter such as food, body secretions or excrement. 3) Cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans and other hazardous chemical substances shall be labeled and stored in a space designated solely for this purpose. These materials shall be stored in a locked place that is inaccessible to children. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Section 406.8 General Requirements for Day Care Homes11) All walls and surfaces shall be maintained free from lead paint and from chipped or peeling paint. 12) Walls of rooms that children use shall be maintained free of carpeting, fabric or plastic products. Inflammable or combustible artwork attached to the walls shall not exceed 20% of any wall. 13) Furniture and equipment shall be kept in safe repair. 14) First aid supplies, medication, cleaning materials, poisons, sharp scissors, plastic bags, sharp knives, cigarettes, matches, lighters, flammable liquids, and other hazardous materials shall be stored in places inaccessible to children. Hazardous items for infants and toddlers also include items that can cause choking, including but not limited to: coins, balloons, safety pins, marbles, Styrofoam™ and similar products, and sponge, soft rubber or soft plastic toys that can be bitten or broken into small pieces. 15) Tools and gardening equipment shall be stored in locked cabinets, if possible, or in places inaccessible to all children.406.8(a)(14)-First aid supplies, medication, cleaning materials, poisons, sharp scissors, plastic bags, sharp knives, cigarettes, matches, lighters, flammable liquids, and other hazardous materials shall be stored in places inaccessible to children. Hazardous items for infants and toddlers also include items that can cause choking, including but not limited to: coins, balloons, safety pins, marbles, Styrofoam™ and similar products, and sponge, soft rubber or soft plastic toys that can be bitten or broken into small pieces. Section 406.17 Nutrition and Meals) The caregiver may allow meals and snacks to be provided by the parent or legal guardian upon written agreement between the parent and caregiver. 1) Food brought into the facility shall have a label showing the child's name, the date, and the type of food. 2) Potentially hazardous and perishable foods shall be refrigerated properly, and all foods shall be protected against contamination. Section 406.22 Children Under 30 Months of Age a) Children under 30 months of age shall not be permitted in bathrooms, kitchens, or other hazardous areas without the caregiver or assistant present.h) The materials must be appropriate to the developmental needs of the child in care.i) Equipment and play materials shall be durable and free from characteristics that may be hazardous or injurious to children under 30 months of age. Hazardous or injurious characteristics include sharp, rough edges; toxic paint; and objects small enough to be swallowed.406.22(e)(5)A toilet shall be easily accessible so that the contents of reusable diapers may be disposed of before placing the diapers in the diaper pail. Disposable diapers and their contents shall be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.6) Persons changing diapers shall wash hands under running water with soap after each change of diaper. Hands shall be dried with single-use towels. Additionally, disposable, non-permeable gloves shall be worn when changing a child who has watery or bloody stools.7) The child whose diaper is being changed is to be washed on the hands and anal area if there has been defecation or if irritation is present.8) Children who are not toilet trained shall be diapered in their own cribs, at a central diapering area on a surface that is disinfected after each use, or on a disposable paper sheet that is disposed of after each diapering.9) The toilet seat, if soiled, or potty shall be cleaned with germicidal solution (see subsection (f)) after every use.10) Soiled diapers shall be changed promptly.11) Sheets shall be changed when soiled, and all sheets shall be changed routinely 2 times per week.12) All beds shall be wiped clean as often as necessary.13) Toys and equipment shall be kept clean. f) A germicidal solution of ¼ cup household chlorine bleach to one gallon of water (or one tablespoon bleach to one quart of water) or other germicidal solution approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall be used to clean surfaces soiled by blood or body fluids. The bleach solution shall be made fresh daily.408.30(a)(16)- First aid supplies, medication, cleaning materials, poisons, sharp scissors, plastic bags, sharp knives, cigarettes, matches, lighters, flammable liquids, and other hazardous materials shall be stored in places inaccessible to children. Hazardous items for infants and toddlers also include items that can cause choking, including but not limited to: coins, balloons, safety pins, marbles, Styrofoam (trademark) and similar products, and sponge, soft rubber or soft plastic toys that can be bitten or broken into small pieces.408. 30(g)-Garbage and refuse containers used to discard diapering supplies, food products or disposable meal service supplies in areas for child care shall be disinfected daily unless plastic liners are used and disposed of daily.408.30 (p)(2)- 2) Chemicals for insect and rodent control shall be applied in minimum amounts and shall not be used when children are present. Over-the- counter products may be used only according to package instructions. Commercial chemicals, if used, shall be applied by a licensed pest control operator and shall meet all standards of the Department of Public Health (Structural Pest Control Code, 77 Ill. Adm. Code 830). A record of any pesticides used shall be maintained408.105 (e)(5) A toilet shall be easily accessible so that the contents of reusable diapers may be disposed of before placing the diapers in the diaper pail. Disposable diapers and their contents shall be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.408.105 (e)(6 Persons changing diapers shall wash hands under running water with soap after each change of diaper. Hands shall be dried with single-use towels. Additionally, disposable, non-permeable gloves shall be worn when changing a child who has watery or bloody stools.(7) The child whose diaper is being changed is to be washed on the hands and anal area if there has been defecation or if irritation is present.(8) Children who are not toilet trained shall be diapered in their own cribs, at a central diapering area on a surface that is disinfected after each use, or on a disposable paper sheet that is disposed of after each diapering.9) The toilet seat, if soiled, or potty shall be cleaned with germicidal solution (see subsection (f)) after every use.10) Soiled diapers shall be changed promptly.11) Sheets shall be changed when soiled, and all sheets shall be changed routinely 2 times per week.12) All beds shall be wiped clean as often as necessary.13) Toys and equipment shall be kept clean.f) A germicidal solution of ¼ cup household chlorine bleach to one gallon of water (or one tablespoon bleach to one quart of water) or other germicidal solution approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall be used to clean surfaces soiled by blood or body fluids. The bleach solution shall be made fresh daily iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: Section 1 Building and Physical Location, Standard 1.A.5 Hazardous materials are stored in their original containers and are locked up and/or out of reach of children. This includes, but is not limited to medications, cleaning materials, pesticides, etc.; Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual, in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirement I.8 Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio- contaminants Child care settings must have appropriate procedures for handling and storage or medicines, cleaning supplies, hazardous substances and materials, and firearms and other weapons. Child care staff must demonstrate competency in handling and disposal of blood and bodily fluids. No handguns or weapons are allowed on the premises (except in the possession of peace officers or other adults who must possess a handgun as a condition of employment and who reside in the home). Firearms in home must be disassembled, without ammunition, and stored in locked cabinet. Ammunition must be kept in locked storage separate from the disassembled firearms. Providers must notify parents of the presence of firearms in the setting. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: Section 1 Building and Physical Location, Standard 1.A.5 Hazardous materials are stored in their original containers and are locked up and/or out of reach of children. This includes, but is not limited to medications, cleaning materials, pesticides, etc.; Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual, in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirement I.8 Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio- contaminants Child care settings must have appropriate procedures for handling and storage or medicines, cleaning supplies, hazardous substances and materials, and firearms and other weapons. Child care staff must demonstrate competency in handling and disposal of blood and bodily fluids. No handguns or weapons are allowed on the premises (except in the possession of peace officers or other adults who must possess a handgun as a condition of employment and who reside in the home). Firearms in home must be disassembled, without ammunition, and stored in locked cabinet. Ammunition must be kept in locked storage separate from the disassembled firearms. Providers must notify parents of the presence of firearms in the setting. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: Section 1 Building and Physical Location, Standard 1.A.5 Hazardous materials are stored in their original containers and are locked up and/or out of reach of children. This includes, but is not limited to medications, cleaning materials, pesticides, etc.; Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual, in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirement I.8 Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio- contaminants Child care settings must have appropriate procedures for handling and storage or medicines, cleaning supplies, hazardous substances and materials, and firearms and other weapons. Child care staff must demonstrate competency in handling and disposal of blood and bodily fluids. No handguns or weapons are allowed on the premises (except in the possession of peace officers or other adults who must possess a handgun as a condition of employment and who reside in the home). Firearms in home must be disassembled, without ammunition, and stored in locked cabinet. Ammunition must be kept in locked storage separate from the disassembled firearms. Providers must notify parents of the presence of firearms in the setting. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Section 1 Building and Physical Location, Standard 1.A.5 Hazardous materials are stored in their original containers and are locked up and/or out of reach of children. This includes, but is not limited to medications, cleaning materials, pesticides, etc.; Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual, in Section 05.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirement I.8 Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants Child care settings must have appropriate procedures for handling and storage or medicines, cleaning supplies, hazardous substances and materials, and firearms and other weapons. Child care staff must demonstrate competency in handling and disposal of blood and bodily fluids. No handguns or weapons are allowed on the premises (except in the possession of peace officers or other adults who must possess a handgun as a condition of employment and who reside in the home). Firearms in home must be disassembled, without ammunition, and stored in locked cabinet. Ammunition must be kept in locked storage separate from the disassembled firearms. Providers must notify parents of the presence of firearms in the setting. 5.3.9 Precautions in transporting children health and safety standard Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address precautions in transporting children for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. (225 ILCS 10/5.1) (from Ch. 23, par. 2215.1) The Department shall ensure that no day care center, group home or child care institution as defined in this Act shall on a regular basis transport a child or children with any motor vehicle unless such vehicle is operated by a person who complies with the following requirements: is 21 years of age or older; currently holds a valid driver's license, which has not been revoked or suspended for one or more traffic violations during the 3 years immediately prior to the date of application; demonstrates physical fitness to operate vehicles by submitting the results of a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician; has not been convicted of more than 2 offenses against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles within a twelve month period: has not been convicted of reckless driving or driving under the influence or manslaughter or reckless homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle within the past 3 years; has signed and submitted a written statement certifying that the person has not, through the unlawful operation of a motor vehicle, caused a crash which resulted in the death of any person within the 5 years immediately prior to the date of application. However, such day care centers, group homes and child care institutions may provide for transportation of a child or children for special outings, functions or purposes that are not scheduled on a regular basis without verification that drivers for such purposes meet the requirements of this Section. 225 ILCS 10/7.2) (from Ch. 23, par. 2217.2) Sec. 7.2. Employer discrimination. For purposes of this Section, "employer" means a licensee or holder of a permit subject to this Act. "Employee" means an employee of such an employer. No employer shall discharge, demote or suspend, or threaten to discharge, demote or suspend, or in any manner discriminate against any employee who: Makes any good faith oral or written complaint of any employer's violation of any licensing or other laws (including but not limited to laws concerning child abuse or the transportation of children) which may result in closure of the facility pursuant to Section 11.2 of this Act to the Department or other agency having statutory responsibility for the enforcement of such laws or to the employer or representative of the employer. Section 407.45 Definitions "Age-appropriate safety restraint" for a child under 4 years of age means a child restraint system (infant carrier, infant/toddler seat, or convertible safety seat) that meets the standards of the United States Department of Transportation designed to restrain, seat or position children. For a child 4 years of age or older, an age appropriate safety restraint means a child restraint system or seat belt (lap belt or lap shoulder belt combination) Section 407.220 Special Requirements for School-Age Children Clear definitions of legal responsibility and procedures shall be established among parent, facility and school when children move to and from school. 1) A parent shall be legally responsible for the child en route to the center unless transportation or escort service is provided by the center or the school. 2) Plans for transportation shall be established and agreed upon in writing by the parents, the school and the facility. Parents must sign a written consent allowing school- age children to be transported to another location or to their home where they are placed on their own supervision. Transportation plans may include, but are not limited to: A) Children leaving the center to go to school; B) Children leaving school to go to the center; and C) Children leaving the center. Section 407.250 Enrollment and Discharge Procedures The day care center shall enroll only those children eligible under the center's written enrollment policies. The center shall not use eligibility criteria that screen out children with disabilities, and shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices and procedures to accommodate children with disabilities. Prior to enrollment, the parents shall be provided information about the program and given an opportunity to observe during the hours of operation. The day care center shall provide publicly available written statements that include the following and that are given to parents at the time their child is enrolled in the facility: Names, business address and telephone number of those persons legally responsible for the program and of those persons having immediate responsibility for the daily conduct of the program; Statement of services, purposes and goals; Description of the daily program; Fees and plan for payment; Policies regarding delinquent fees; Types of insurance coverage for children; Admission, enrollment, and discharge policies and procedures: Hours of operation; Information regarding part-time enrollment, if applicable; Holiday and vacation schedules; Arrangements for arrival and departure of children (time, location, transportation); Visits, trips, or excursions off the premises and the transportation used for these visits, trips, or excursions; Written agreements and consents for the following shall be on file for each child: A) Visits, trips or excursions off the premises, including transportation arrangements, when appropriate; School attendance away from the center, if applicable, including the time the child shall be released and the means of transportation the child shall use; Participation in athletic activities such as swimming or gymnastics, if applicable; and H) Use of facility transportation, if applicable. Section 407.260 Daily Arrival and Departure of Children When the center has a written policy or an individual plan for a specific school-age child, that child may be allowed to leave the center unaccompanied with written authorization from their parent or parents. The authorization must include: the time of release from the center; the means of transportation the child will use and, if applicable, the time the child is to return to the center; the procedure to be followed if the child does not return at the expected time; and the designated staff person to enter the time of the child's departure and initial the log. Section 407.280 Transportation These requirements shall apply to any day care center that provides or arranges for the provision of transportation for children as follows: To or from their homes or other pre-arranged sites and the center; In connection with an activity conducted by or through the auspices of the center; and from the center to a hospital, clinic or office for medical treatment (except in emergency situations). A center providing transportation services shall comply with the driver licensing, Rules of the Road, financial responsibility, vehicle equipment and vehicle inspection provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5]. The driver of a vehicle transporting children on behalf of a day care center, whether paid or unpaid, shall comply with the following requirements: is 21 years of age or older; currently holds a valid driver's license, which has not been revoked or suspended for one or more traffic violations during the three years immediately prior to the date of application; demonstrates physical fitness to operate vehicles by submitting the results of a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician; has not been convicted of more than two offenses against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles within a twelve month period; has not been convicted of reckless driving or driving under the influence or manslaughter or reckless homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle within the past three years; has signed and submitted a written statement certifying that he has not, through the unlawful operation of a motor vehicle, caused an accident which resulted in the death of any person within the five years immediately prior to the date of application. However, any day care center may provide for transportation of a child or children for special outings, functions or purposes that are not scheduled on a regular basis without verification that drivers for such purposes meet the requirements of this Section. [225 ILCS 10/5.1(a)] A child care facility driver application and a copy of the current medical form shall be submitted to the Department for any individual who transports children regularly on behalf of a day care center. Any individual who holds a valid unrestricted Illinois school bus driver permit issued by the Secretary of State pursuant to the Illinois Vehicle Code, and who is currently employed by a school district or parochial school, or by a contractor with a school district or parochial school, to drive a school bus transporting children to and from school, shall be deemed in compliance with the requirements of subsections above. [225 ILCS 10/5.1(b)]. The driver and attendants shall meet the requirements of Section 407.100. The driver shall not leave the vehicle unattended at any time while transporting children. The driver shall see that each child boards and exits the vehicle from the curb side of the street and/or is safely conducted across the street. The route shall be planned so that, whenever possible, the child exits on the same side of the street as the child’s destination. The driver shall see that a responsible person as designated by the child's parents or guardian is present to take charge of a child when delivered to his or her destination. The driver shall see that order is maintained in the vehicle for safety of the children in transit. The number of children transported in a vehicle shall not exceed the manufacturer’s rated passenger capacity. The staff/child ratios as listed in this subsection shall be maintained. A driver alone may transport two infants or three toddlers and shall be assisted by an adult attendant for each additional one to three infants or one to four toddlers. A driver alone may transport eight children between two and five years of age and shall be assisted by an adult attendant for each additional one to eight children between two and five years of age. A driver alone may transport ten children between three and five years of age and shall be assisted by an adult attendant for each additional one to ten children between three and five years of age. When children under two years of age are transported with children two years of age or older, the staff/child ratio shall be in accordance with Section 407.190. When school-age children are transported for program activities, the staff/child ratio shall be in accordance with Section 407.190. Age-appropriate safety restraints which are federally approved and labeled as such shall be used at all times when transporting children in vehicles having a gross weight of less than 10,000 pounds, except that individual safety restraints shall not be required when children ride as passengers in taxicabs or common carriers or public utilities operating under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Commerce Commission. No more than one child may be in each seat belt. A vehicle used by the center to transport children shall be maintained in mechanically safe condition at all times. The driver must inspect the vehicle before use each day, both internally and externally, including all safety equipment and possible hazards, and ensure that the headlights, turn signals, stop arms, and windshield wipers are in sound operating condition, that the tires are inflated to correct pressure and the vehicle has more than an adequate supply of fuel for transportation that day. The driver shall inspect the vehicle after each use to assure that no child is left in the vehicle. Any vehicle used for the transportation of children on behalf of the day care center shall be equipped with a first-aid kit when used for transporting children. The first aid kit shall consist of the items required by Section 407.380. A written emergency plan to be followed in case of accidents, serious illness, severe weather alerts, and other pertinent information shall be maintained. The emergency plan shall remain in the possession of the driver while en route. With the exception of school buses, vehicle doors shall be locked at all times when the vehicle is moving. The doors shall be opened and closed only by the driver or by another designated adult. The driver shall not allow children to stand in a moving vehicle, sit on the floor of a vehicle in use or extend any part of their body through the vehicle windows. The facility shall maintain a written plan for scheduled transportation of children, which shall include: The schedule of the transportation route. When after-school transportation is provided, the schedule shall insure that children are not left waiting for a long period for the vehicle to arrive; The name and address of the persons authorized to receive a child delivered to a place other than the child's residence; Procedures to be followed when the parent or authorized adult is not present to receive the child; and written safety precautions to be followed, along with a written emergency plan. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. Section 406.18 Transportation of Children By Day Care Home Children may be transported only when the child/adult ratios in accordance with Section 406.13 are maintained and the person transporting is 18 years of age or older and has a valid driver’s license for the vehicle classification being used. Caregivers shall be responsible for assuring the safe transport of children. Each child shall be individually fastened into a suitable infant or child restraint device whenever the vehicle is in motion. The restraint shall be federally approved and labeled as such and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This requirement shall not apply to a child for whom a physician has certified, in writing, that the child has a physical handicap that prevents wearing an appropriate restraint device. While transporting children, the driver shall be responsible for seeing that: Each child shall board or leave the vehicle from the curb side of the street, and shall be safely conducted to the home or facility; A responsible person as designated by the child's parents or guardian shall receive the child when delivered to the home or the facility; No child shall be left unattended in a vehicle; The vehicle shall be safely equipped and the caregiver shall comply with State and local laws pertaining to vehicles; The vehicle shall be equipped in accordance with requirements of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law [625 ILCS 5/Ch. 12] and local vehicle safety ordinances; Evidence of compliance regarding vehicle liability and medical insurance shall be on file with the home records. Evidence may consist of, but is not limited to, a copy of an insurance policy, binder or certificate, or a letter from the insurance carrier. The vehicle shall be equipped with safety locking devices on doors and shall be maintained in a mechanically safe condition at all times. 408 Section 408.90 Transportation of Children Children may be transported only when the child/adult ratios in accordance with Section 408.65 are maintained and the person transporting is 18 years of age or older and has a valid driver’s license for the vehicle classification being used. Caregivers shall be responsible for assuring the safe transport of children. Each child shall be individually fastened into a suitable infant or child restraint device whenever the vehicle is in motion. The restraint shall be federally approved and labeled as such and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. This requirement shall not apply to a child for whom a physician has certified, in writing, that the child has a physical handicap that prevents wearing an appropriate restraint device. While transporting children, the driver shall be responsible for seeing that: Each child shall board or leave the vehicle from the curb side of the street, and shall be safely conducted to the home or facility and a responsible person as designated by the child's parent or guardian shall receive the child when delivered to the home or the facility. No child shall be left unattended in a vehicle. The vehicle shall be safely equipped and the caregiver shall comply with State and local laws pertaining to vehicles. The vehicle shall be equipped in accordance with requirements of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law [625 ILCS 5/Ch. 12] and local vehicle safety ordinances. Evidence of compliance regarding vehicle liability and medical insurance shall be on file with the home records. Evidence may consist of, but is not limited to, a copy of an insurance policy, binder or certificate; or a letter from the insurance carrier. The vehicle shall be equipped with safety locking devices on doors and shall be maintained in mechanically safe condition at all times. Section 408.90 Transportation of Children Children may be transported only when the child/adult ratios in accordance with Section 408.65 are maintained and the person transporting is 18 years of age or older and has a valid driver’s license for the vehicle classification being used. Caregivers shall be responsible for assuring the safe transport of children. Each child shall be individually fastened into a suitable infant or child restraint device whenever the vehicle is in motion. The restraint shall be federally approved and labeled as such and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. This requirement shall not apply to a child for whom a physician has certified, in writing, that the child has a physical handicap that prevents wearing an appropriate restraint device. While transporting children, the driver shall be responsible for seeing that: Each child shall board or leave the vehicle from the curb side of the street, and shall be safely conducted to the home or facility; a responsible person as designated by the child's parent or guardian shall receive the child when delivered to the home or the facility; no child shall be left unattended in a vehicle; the vehicle shall be safely equipped and the caregiver shall comply with State and local laws pertaining to vehicles; the vehicle shall be equipped in accordance with requirements of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law [625 ILCS 5/Ch. 12] and local vehicle safety ordinances; evidence of compliance regarding vehicle liability and medical insurance shall be on file with the home records. Evidence may consist of, but is not limited to, a copy of an insurance policy, binder or certificate; or a letter from the insurance carrier and the vehicle shall be equipped with safety locking devices on doors and shall be maintained in mechanically safe condition at all times. iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: Child care providers must ensure the safety of children in all activities of child care. Proper restraint systems and the correct use of them are critically important during travel to/from the child care setting as well as a part of the activities of the setting. The child care provider must ensure that children are never left unattended in a vehicle. Smoking is prohibited in vehicles used to transport children. Only insured, licensed, well- maintained vehicles will be used to transport children. Drivers will be legally licensed and shall not be under the influence of any chemical substance that may alter their ability to drive safely. Drivers will meet staff qualifications including the applicable background check. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: Child care providers must ensure the safety of children in all activities of child care. Proper restraint systems and the correct use of them are critically important during travel to/from the child care setting as well as a part of the activities of the setting. The child care provider must ensure that children are never left unattended in a vehicle. Smoking is prohibited in vehicles used to transport children. Only insured, licensed, well- maintained vehicles will be used to transport children. Drivers will be legally licensed and shall not be under the influence of any chemical substance that may alter their ability to drive safely. Drivers will meet staff qualifications including the applicable background check. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: Child care providers must ensure the safety of children in all activities of child care. Proper restraint systems and the correct use of them are critically important during travel to/from the child care setting as well as a part of the activities of the setting. The child care provider must ensure that children are never left unattended in a vehicle. Smoking is prohibited in vehicles used to transport children. Only insured, licensed, well- maintained vehicles will be used to transport children. Drivers will be legally licensed and shall not be under the influence of any chemical substance that may alter their ability to drive safely. Drivers will meet staff qualifications including the applicable background check. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Child care providers must ensure the safety of children in all activities of child care. Proper restraint systems and the correct use of them are critically important during travel to/from the child care setting as well as a part of the activities of the setting. The child care provider must ensure that children are never left unattended in a vehicle. Smoking is prohibited in vehicles used to transport children. Only insured, licensed, well- maintained vehicles will be used to transport children. Drivers will be legally licensed and shall not be under the influence of any chemical substance that may alter their ability to drive safely. Drivers will meet staff qualifications including the applicable background check. 5.3.10 Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) health and safety standard a. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address pediatric first aid for all staff for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. (225 ILCS 10/7) (from Ch. 23, par. 2217) Sec. 7. (4) The number of individuals or staff required to insure adequate supervision and care of the children received. The standards shall provide that each child care institution, maternity center, day care center, group home, day care home, and group day care home shall have on its premises during its hours of operation at least one staff member certified in first aid, in the Heimlich maneuver and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by the American Red Cross or other organization approved by rule of the Department. Child welfare agencies shall not be subject to such a staffing requirement. The Department may offer, or arrange for the offering, on a periodic basis in each community in this State in cooperation with the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or other appropriate organization, voluntary programs to train operators of foster family homes and day care homes in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Section 407.65 Provisions Pertaining to Permits a) A permit shall not be issued prior to the following: 3) Employment of staff who meet the requirement for first-aid, Heimlich maneuver, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) found in Section 407.100(h), with the food service sanitation requirements, and the development of a projected staffing plan indicating the timetable by which additional qualified staff shall be hired; Section 407.100 General Requirements for Personnel h) The center shall have on duty at all times at least one staff member who has successfully completed training and is currently certified in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich maneuver, and for centers serving infants, first aid for choking infants in accordance with the approved method specified in the Department of Public Health's rules 77 Ill. Adm. Code 520 (The Treatment of Choking Victims). CPR certification must be specific for all age groups served, i.e., infant (birth to 12 months), child (one to 8 years) and adult (eight years and older). i) Any center that serves food shall have posted in a conspicuous location visible to employees the Choke Saving Methods Poster available from the Illinois Department of Public Health at http://www.state.il.us/about/choking.htm. Section 407.120 Personnel Records e) The day care center shall maintain written documentation of the following: 1) That a person certified in food service sanitation is on site to manage the preparation and/or service of food, including the service of catered food. This requirement does not apply if the center serves no food, or serves only prepackaged prepared snacks. Refer to the Illinois Department of Public Health, Food Service Sanitation Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 750); 2) That in-service training is being provided as required for the child care director and each member of the child care staff; 3) That an employee who has successfully completed training and is currently certified in first-aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich maneuver is on site at all times. CPR certification shall be specific for all age groups served (infant, child and adult); ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. 406.7(a)(4)- The applicant who is the primary caregiver has been certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver, and infant/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Section 406.9(n). 406.9(n) The licensee who is the primary caregiver shall be certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver and infant/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or other entity approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. 406.9(o) During the hours of operation of the day care home, there shall be at least one person on the premises certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver and infant/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross or the American. Heart Association, or other entity approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The caregivers shall have on file current certificates attesting to the training. 408.35(i) During hours of operation of the group day care home, there shall be at least one person on the premises certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or other entity approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. CPR certification shall be for the age range of children in care. The caregivers shall have on file current certificates attesting to the training. 408.45 (j) The caregivers shall be responsible for the planning and supervision of the program and activities of the children; orienting child care assistants and substitutes to the operation of the group day care home; on-site supervision of child care assistants; and in-service training totaling a minimum of 15 clock hours per year for the child care assistants. Orientation and training may be provided by the primary caregivers or outside resource persons and shall include recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, licensing standards prescribed by this Part, first aid, health and sanitation, fire prevention and safety procedures, special health, developmental, or nutritional needs of children cared for in the group day care home. 408.25(a)(5) The applicant who is the primary caregiver has been certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver, and infant/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Section 408.35(i); iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: Section 6 Administrative of the License Exempt Health and Safety Standards address CPR/First Aid requirements for staff completion. Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual, Section 05.05.01 - CCAP Provider Health, Safety, and Child Development Training Requirements, all staff and substitutes for License Exempt Centers are required to complete certification for Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 90 days. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: Section 6 Administrative of the License Exempt Health and Safety Standards address CPR/First Aid requirements for staff completion. Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual, Section 05.05.01 - CCAP Provider Health, Safety, and Child Development Training Requirements, all License Exempt homes providers and substitutes are required to complete certification for Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 90 days. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: Section 6 Administrative of the License Exempt Health and Safety Standards address CPR/First Aid requirements for staff completion. Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual, Section 05.05.01 - CCAP Provider Health, Safety, and Child Development Training Requirements, all License Exempt homes providers and substitutes are required to complete certification for Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 90 days. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Section 6 Administrative of the License Exempt Health and Safety Standards address CPR/First Aid requirements for staff completion. Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual, Section 05.05.01 - CCAP Provider Health, Safety, and Child Development Training Requirements, all staff and substitutes for License Exempt Centers are required to complete certification for Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 90 days. b. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation for all staff for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. (225 ILCS 10/7) (from Ch. 23, par. 2217) Sec. 7. (4) The number of individuals or staff required to insure adequate supervision and care of the children received. The standards shall provide that each child care institution, maternity center, day care center, group home, day care home, and group day care home shall have on its premises during its hours of operation at least one staff member certified in first aid, in the Heimlich maneuver and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by the American Red Cross or other organization approved by rule of the Department. Child welfare agencies shall not be subject to such a staffing requirement. The Department may offer, or arrange for the offering, on a periodic basis in each community in this State in cooperation with the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or other appropriate organization, voluntary programs to train operators of foster family homes and day care homes in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Section 407.65 Provisions Pertaining to Permits a) A permit shall not be issued prior to the following: 3) Employment of staff who meet the requirement for first-aid, Heimlich maneuver, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) found in Section 407.100(h), with the food service sanitation requirements, and the development of a projected staffing plan indicating the timetable by which additional qualified staff shall be hired; Section 407.100 General Requirements for Personnel h) The center shall have on duty at all times at least one staff member who has successfully completed training and is currently certified in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich maneuver, and for centers serving infants, first aid for choking infantsin accordance with the approved method specified in the Department of Public Health's rules 77 Ill. Adm. Code 520 (The Treatment of Choking Victims). CPR certification must be specific for all age groups served, i.e., infant (birth to 12 months), child (one to 8 years) and adult (eight years and older). i) Any center that serves food shall have posted in a conspicuous location visible to employees the Choke Saving Methods Poster available from the Illinois Department of Public Health at http://www.state.il.us/about/choking.htm. Section 407.120 Personnel Records e) The day care center shall maintain written documentation of the following: 1) That a person certified in food service sanitation is on site to manage the preparation and/or service of food, including the service of catered food. This requirement does not apply if the center serves no food, or serves only prepackaged prepared snacks. Refer to the Illinois Department of Public Health, Food Service Sanitation Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 750); 2) That in-service training is being provided as required for the child care director and each member of the child care staff; 3) That an employee who has successfully completed training and is currently certified in first-aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich maneuver is on site at all times. CPR certification shall be specific for all age groups served (infant, child and adult); ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. 406.7(a)(4)- The applicant who is the primary caregiver has been certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver, and infant/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Section 406.9(n). 406.9(n) The licensee who is the primary caregiver shall be certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver and infant/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or other entity approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. 406.9(o) During the hours of operation of the day care home, there shall be at least one person on the premises certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver and infant/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross or the American. Heart Association, or other entity approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The caregivers shall have on file current certificates attesting to the training. 408.35(i) During hours of operation of the group day care home, there shall be at least one person on the premises certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or other entity approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. CPR certification shall be for the age range of children in care. The caregivers shall have on file current certificates attesting to the training. 408.45 (j) The caregivers shall be responsible for the planning and supervision of the program and activities of the children; orienting child care assistants and substitutes to the operation of the group day care home; on-site supervision of child care assistants; and in-service training totaling a minimum of 15 clock hours per year for the child care assistants. Orientation and training may be provided by the primary caregivers or outside resource persons and shall include recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, licensing standards prescribed by this Part, first aid, health and sanitation, fire prevention and safety procedures, special health, developmental, or nutritional needs of children cared for in the group day care home. 408.25(a)(5) The applicant who is the primary caregiver has been certified in first aid, the Heimlich maneuver, and infant/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Section 408.35(i); iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: Section 6 Administrative of the License Exempt Health and Safety Standards address CPR/First Aid requirements for staff completion. Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual, Section 05.05.01 - CCAP Provider Health, Safety, and Child Development Training Requirements, all staff and substitutes for License Exempt Centers are required to complete certification for Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 90 days. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: Section 6 Administrative of the License Exempt Health and Safety Standards address CPR/First Aid requirements for staff completion. Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual, Section 05.05.01 - CCAP Provider Health, Safety, and Child Development Training Requirements, all License Exempt homes providers and substitutes are required to complete certification for Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 90 days. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: Section 6 Administrative of the License Exempt Health and Safety Standards address CPR/First Aid requirements for staff completion. Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual, Section 05.05.01 - CCAP Provider Health, Safety, and Child Development Training Requirements, all License Exempt homes providers and substitutes are required to complete certification for Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 90 days. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Section 6 Administrative of the License Exempt Health and Safety Standards address CPR/First Aid requirements for staff completion. Additionally, in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual, Section 05.05.01 - CCAP Provider Health, Safety, and Child Development Training Requirements, all staff and substitutes for License Exempt Centers are required to complete certification for Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 90 days. 5.3.11 Identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect health and safety standard a. Provide the standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the identification of child abuse and neglect for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. CHILDREN (325 ILCS 5/) Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Any person who enters into employment on and after July 1, 1986 and is mandated by virtue of that employment to report under this Act, shall sign a statement on a form prescribed by the Department, to the effect that the employee has knowledge and understanding of the reporting requirements of this Act. On and after January 1, 2019, the statement shall also include information about available mandated reporter training provided by the Department. The statement shall be signed prior to commencement of the employment. The signed statement shall be retained by the employer. The cost of printing, distribution, and filing of the statement shall be borne by the employer. Persons required to report child abuse or child neglect as provided under this Section must complete an initial mandated reporter training, including a section on implicit bias, within 3 months of their date of engagement in a professional or official capacity as a mandated reporter, or within the time frame of any other applicable State law that governs training requirements for a specific profession, and at least every 3 years thereafter. The initial requirement only applies to the first time they engage in their professional or official capacity. In lieu of training every 3 years, medical personnel, as listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (a), must meet the requirements described in subsection (k). The mandated reporter trainings shall be in-person or web-based, and shall include, at a minimum, information on the following topics: indicators for recognizing child abuse and child neglect, as defined under this Act; the process for reporting suspected child abuse and child neglect in Illinois as required by this Act and the required documentation; responding to a child in a trauma- informed manner; and understanding the response of child protective services and the role of the reporter after a call has been made. Child-serving organizations are encouraged to provide in-person annual trainings. The mandated reporter trainings shall be in-person or web-based, and shall include, at a minimum, information on the following topics: indicators for recognizing child abuse and child neglect, as defined under this Act; the process for reporting suspected child abuse and child neglect in Illinois as required by this Act and the required documentation; responding to a child in a trauma-informed manner; and understanding the response of child protective services and the role of the reporter after a call has been made. Child-serving organizations are encouraged to provide in-person annual trainings. The implicit bias section shall be in-person or web-based, and shall include, at a minimum, information on the following topics: implicit bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity. As used in this subsection, "implicit bias" means the attitudes or internalized stereotypes that affect people's perceptions, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner and that exist and often contribute to unequal treatment of people based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, and other characteristics. The implicit bias section shall provide tools to adjust automatic patterns of thinking and ultimately eliminate discriminatory behaviors. During these trainings mandated reporters shall complete the following: a pretest to assess baseline implicit bias levels; an implicit bias training task; and a posttest to reevaluate bias levels after training. The implicit bias curriculum for mandated reporters shall be developed within one year after January 1, 2022 (the effective date of Public Act 102-604) and shall be created in consultation with organizations demonstrating expertise and or experience in the areas of implicit bias, youth and adolescent developmental issues, prevention of child abuse, exploitation, and neglect, culturally diverse family systems, and the child welfare system. The mandated reporter training, including a section on implicit bias, shall be provided through the Department, through an entity authorized to provide continuing education for professionals licensed through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the State Board of Education, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board, or the Illinois State Police, or through an organization approved by the Department to provide mandated reporter training, including a section on implicit bias. The Department must make available a free web-based training for reporters. Section 407.70 Organization and Administration Suspected child abuse or neglect shall be reported immediately to the Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline as required by the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, as amended. The telephone number for the reporting hotline is 1-800-252- 2873. Section 407.100 General Requirements for Personnel The director and each child care staff member shall participate in 15 clock hours of in-service training per year. For the first year of employment, topics that must be included in the training are staff requirements to recognize and report suspected child abuse or neglect, how to make a child abuse or neglect report, rules governing the operation of the facility, and the legal protection afforded to persons who report violations of licensing standards. Subsequent in-service training may include, but shall not be limited to, child development, symptoms of common childhood illnesses, hygiene, guidance and discipline, and communication with parents. Section 407.250 Enrollment and Discharge Procedures The facility shall distribute a summary of the licensing standards, provided by the Department, to the parents of each child at the time that the child is accepted for care in the facility. In addition, consumer information materials provided by the Department including, but not limited to, information on reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect and preventing and reporting communicable disease shall be distributed to the parents or each child cared for when designated for distribution by the Department. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. All Licensed Home Providers types are required under the Authority of the follow Acts: Child Care Act of 1969, and Section 3 of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act [325 ILCS 5/3] to comply with Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect and their Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status. Licensed home providers and staff are required under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act [325 ILCS 5/4] to participate & complete in the DCFS Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters. Additionally, Licensed Home Providers and each staff person under this Act and as outlined in the Daycare Home and Group Daycare Licensing Standards in Section 406.24 Records and Reports (m) and Section 408.120 Records and Reports (k) are required to sign and date, on a form prescribed by the Department, their Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status. This form is required to be maintained by the Licensed Home Provider. At the time of Application, all Licensed Home Providers types are required to complete the DCFS Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters. This is referenced in the Daycare Home and Group Daycare Licensing Standards under Section 406.4 (b)(2)(E) Application for License and in Section 408.10 (b)(2)(E) Application for License. iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: CCAP Policy 05.01.03 I. 6- Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment Child care providers and staff (if applicable) who are in direct contact with children, must receive training on preventing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. Child maltreatment either as an incident or discipline or otherwise, and recognition of the warning signs of abuse and neglect. On the Other Guidelines portion of the Health and Safety Standards for both License Exempt Homes and Centers, Child Maltreatment and identifying abuse and neglect are addressed as requirements for the provider. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: CCAP Policy 05.01.03 I. 6- Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment Child care providers and staff (if applicable) who are in direct contact with children, must receive training on preventing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. Child maltreatment either as an incident or discipline or otherwise, and recognition of the warning signs of abuse and neglect. On the Other Guidelines portion of the Health and Safety Standards for both License Exempt Homes and Centers, Child Maltreatment and identifying abuse and neglect are addressed as requirements for the provider. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: CCAP Policy 05.01.03 I. 6- Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment Child care providers and staff (if applicable) who are in direct contact with children, must receive training on preventing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. Child maltreatment either as an incident or discipline or otherwise, and recognition of the warning signs of abuse and neglect. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: Child care providers and staff (if applicable) who are in direct contact with children, must receive training on preventing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. Child maltreatment either as an incident or discipline or otherwise, and recognition of the warning signs of abuse and neglect. On the Other Guidelines portion of the Health and Safety Standards for both License Exempt Homes and Centers, Child Maltreatment and identifying abuse and neglect are addressed as requirements for the provider. b. Provide your standards, appropriate to the provider setting and age of children, that address the reporting of child abuse and neglect for the following CCDF-eligible providers: i. All CCDF-eligible licensed center care. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. CHILDREN (325 ILCS 5/) Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Any person who enters into employment on and after July 1, 1986 and is mandated by virtue of that employment to report under this Act, shall sign a statement on a form prescribed by the Department, to the effect that the employee has knowledge and understanding of the reporting requirements of this Act. On and after January 1, 2019, the statement shall also include information about available mandated reporter training provided by the Department. The statement shall be signed prior to commencement of the employment. The signed statement shall be retained by the employer. The cost of printing, distribution, and filing of the statement shall be borne by the employer. Persons required to report child abuse or child neglect as provided under this Section must complete an initial mandated reporter training, including a section on implicit bias, within 3 months of their date of engagement in a professional or official capacity as a mandated reporter, or within the time frame of any other applicable State law that governs training requirements for a specific profession, and at least every 3 years thereafter. The initial requirement only applies to the first time they engage in their professional or official capacity. In lieu of training every 3 years, medical personnel, as listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (a), must meet the requirements described in subsection (k). The mandated reporter trainings shall be in-person or web-based, and shall include, at a minimum, information on the following topics: (i) indicators for recognizing child abuse and child neglect, as defined under this Act; (ii) the process for reporting suspected child abuse and child neglect in Illinois as required by this Act and the required documentation; (iii) responding to a child in a trauma- informed manner; and (iv) understanding the response of child protective services and the role of the reporter after a call has been made. Child-serving organizations are encouraged to provide in-person annual trainings. The implicit bias section shall be in-person or web-based, and shall include, at a minimum, information on the following topics: (i) implicit bias and (ii) racial and ethnic sensitivity. As used in this subsection, "implicit bias" means the attitudes or internalized stereotypes that affect people's perceptions, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner and that exist and often contribute to unequal treatment of people based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, and other characteristics. The implicit bias section shall provide tools to adjust automatic patterns of thinking and ultimately eliminate discriminatory behaviors. During these trainings mandated reporters shall complete the following: (1) a pretest to assess baseline implicit bias levels; (2) an implicit bias training task; and (3) a posttest to reevaluate bias levels after training. The implicit bias curriculum for mandated reporters shall be developed within one year after January 1, 2022 (the effective date of Public Act 102-604) and shall be created in consultation with organizations demonstrating expertise and or experience in the areas of implicit bias, youth and adolescent developmental issues, prevention of child abuse, exploitation, and neglect, culturally diverse family systems, and the child welfare system. The mandated reporter training, including a section on implicit bias, shall be provided through the Department, through an entity authorized to provide continuing education for professionals licensed through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the State Board of Education, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board, or the Illinois State Police, or through an organization approved by the Department to provide mandated reporter training, including a section on implicit bias. The Department must make available a free web-based training for reporters. Section 407.70 Organization and Administration Suspected child abuse or neglect shall be reported immediately to the Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline as required by the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, as amended. The telephone number for the reporting hotline is 1-800-252- 2873. Section 407.100 General Requirements for Personnel The director and each child care staff member shall participate in 15 clock hours of in-service training per year. For the first year of employment, topics that must be included in the training are staff requirements to recognize and report suspected child abuse or neglect, how to make a child abuse or neglect report, rules governing the operation of the facility, and the legal protection afforded to persons who report violations of licensing standards. Subsequent in-service training may include, but shall not be limited to, child development, symptoms of common childhood illnesses, hygiene, guidance and discipline, and communication with parents. Section 407.250 Enrollment and Discharge Procedures The facility shall distribute a summary of the licensing standards, provided by the Department, to the parents of each child at the time that the child is accepted for care in the facility. In addition, consumer information materials provided by the Department including, but not limited to, information on reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect and preventing and reporting communicable disease shall be distributed to the parents or each child cared for when designated for distribution by the Department. ii. All CCDF-eligible licensed family child care homes. Provide the standard: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. All Licensed Home Providers types are required under the Authority of the follow Acts: Child Care Act of 1969, and Section 3 of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act [325 ILCS 5/3] to comply with Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect and their Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status. Licensed home providers and staff are required under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act [325 ILCS 5/4] to participate & complete in the DCFS Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters. Additionally, Licensed Home Providers and each staff person under this Act and as outlined in the Daycare Home and Group Daycare Licensing Standards in Section 406.24 Records and Reports (m) and Section 408.120 Records and Reports (k) are required to sign and date, on a form prescribed by the Department, their Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status. This form is required to be maintained by the Licensed Home Provider. At the time of Application, all Licensed Home Providers types are required to complete the DCFS Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters. This is referenced in the Daycare Home and Group Daycare Licensing Standards under Section 406.4 (b)(2)(E) Application for License and in Section 408.10 (b)(2)(E) Application for License. iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: [x] Not applicable. iv. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt center care. Provide the standard: 5.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirements and Monitoring: Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect: The purpose of this online course is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters, including child care providers, understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. On the Other Guidelines portion of the Health and Safety Standards for both License Exempt Homes and Centers, Child Maltreatment and reporting abuse and neglect are addressed as requirements for the provider. v. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care homes. Provide the standard: 5.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirements and Monitoring: Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect: The purpose of this online course is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters, including child care providers, understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. On the Other Guidelines portion of the Health and Safety Standards for both License Exempt Homes and Centers, Child Maltreatment and reporting abuse and neglect are addressed as requirements for the provider. vi. All CCDF-eligible license-exempt in-home care. Provide the standard: 5.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirements and Monitoring: Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect: The purpose of this online course is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters, including child care providers, understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. On the Other Guidelines portion of the Health and Safety Standards for both License Exempt Homes and Centers, Child Maltreatment and reporting abuse and neglect are addressed as requirements for the provider. vii. All CCDF-eligible out-of-school programs (afterschool programs, summer camps, day camps, etc.). Provide the standard: 5.01.03 CCAP Provider Health and Safety Standards Requirements and Monitoring: Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect: The purpose of this online course is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters, including child care providers, understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. On the Other Guidelines portion of the Health and Safety Standards for both License Exempt Homes and Centers, Child Maltreatment and reporting abuse and neglect are addressed as requirements for the provider. c. Confirm if child care providers must comply with the Lead Agency’s procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect as required by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106a(b)(2)(B)(i): [x] Yes, confirmed. [ ] No. If no, describe: 5.3.12 Additional optional standards In addition to the required health and safety standards, does the Lead Agency require providers to comply with the following optional standards? [x] Yes. [ ] No. If no, skip to Section 5.4 If yes, describe the standard(s). i. Nutrition. Describe: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. Section 407.330 Nutrition and Meal Service Food shall be cooked or prepared at the day care center in a kitchen which has been inspected and approved in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health's Food Service Sanitation Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 750), unless the partially exempt program is exempt per Section 2.09(a)(ii) of the Child Care Act, or food may be purchased from a licensed catering service. Preparation of food, whether on or off site, shall comply with the Food Service Sanitation Code. A copy of these regulations shall be available to appropriate staff. Food service shall be under the management of a State-certified food service manager as required by the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act [410 ILCS 625]. None of the operations connected with routine food preparation shall be conducted in a room used for sleeping, caregiving or laundry purposes. Menus shall be planned at least one week in advance and shall be available for review. If substitutions are made for any food item, menus shall be corrected to reflect meals as served. Substitutions shall be nutritionally equal to the food items being replaced. Corrected menus shall be on file and available for review for one year after the meals were served. Adequate and appropriate food shall be served according to the amount of time the child spends at the center. The center shall provide ⅓ to ⅔ of the child's daily nutrient needs depending on length of stay, as outlined in the chart below. These nutrient needs are based on the current recommended dietary allowances set by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council and are outlined in Appendix D and Appendix E. Time Present Per Day-Number of Meals and Snacks Per Day: Two to five hours - One snack; Five to ten hours - One meal and two snacks or two meals and one snack; More than ten hours - Two meals and two snacks or one meal and three snacks. Meals and snacks for children one year of age and older shall comply with the requirements of Appendix E. Meals shall be prepared so as to moderate fat and sodium content. Limit salty snack foods, such as pretzels or chips. Meal components are as follows: Milk: Grade A, pasteurized, fortified, fluid milk. Because low-fat and skim milks may not provide adequate levels of calories and fatty acids, these milks shall not be given to children under 2 years of age unless recommended in writing by the child's medical provider. Only milk with a fat content of 1 percent or less may be given to children over 2 years of age, unless recommended in writing by the child's medical provider. Meat or meat alternative: Edible protein such as meat, fish or chicken or other protein sources such as eggs, cheese, dried beans or peas. A casserole or mixed dish must contain the required amount of protein per serving. Fruits and vegetables: Cooked or raw. Each child shall have a total of 2 servings of fruits and/or vegetables for lunch. A good source of vitamin C shall be served daily. These include citrus fruits, melons and other fruits and juices that contain at least 30 mg of vitamin C per serving. Bread or bread alternative: An equivalent serving of cornbread, biscuits, rolls, muffins, bagels or tortillas made of enriched or whole grain meal or flour may be substituted for sliced bread. Bread alternatives include enriched rice, macaroni, noodles, pasta, stuffing, crackers, bread sticks, dumplings, pancakes, waffles and hot or cold cereal. Butter or margarine: As a spread for bread, if desired. Choose monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (olive oil, safflower oil) and soft margarines; avoid trans fats, saturated fats and fried foods. Beverages with added sweeteners, whether natural or artificial, shall not be provided to children. Children shall be offered water to rinse their mouths after snacks and meals when tooth brushing is not possible. Section 406.17 Nutrition and Meals Food requirements for children between birth and the age of eating table food shall be geared to the individual needs of the child and determined by consultation with the parents. The facility shall provide one- third to two-thirds of the daily nutritional requirements, depending on the length and time of day of the child's stay. The main meal shall be nutritionally balanced conforming to age appropriate portions and variety as reflected in the Meal Pattern Charts, Appendices A and B. Children one year of age and older in attendance for more than 2 but less than 5 hours shall be served a mid-session snack consisting of one-half cup of pure fruit juice or full-strength canned or frozen fruit juice that contains at least 30 milligrams of Vitamin C per serving, or one to one-half cup of pasteurized milk, or one serving of citrus fruit. Children one year of age and older in attendance 5 to 10 hours shall be served at least one-third of their daily food requirements, which shall include a well-balanced, nutritive meal. Occasional picnic-type meals may be substituted for a main meal. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks consisting of fruit, fruit juice, or pasteurized milk (as prescribed under subsection (c)) shall be included. Children in attendance for over 10 hours shall be served food to provide at least two-thirds of their daily food requirements. Two meals and the supplemental snacks will meet this requirement. One of the meals may be breakfast or supper, depending on the time the child arrives or departs. Children under one year of age who are no longer drinking formula or breast milk shall be served whole milk unless low-fat milk is requested by the child's physician. Children shall be served small servings of bite-size pieces. All meals shall be suitable for children and prepared by methods designed to conserve nutritive value, flavor, and appearance. Children under 2 years of age shall not be fed whole berries, hard candies, raisins, corn kernels, raw carrots, whole grapes, hot dogs, nuts, seeds, popcorn, or raw peas, as these foods may cause choking. Cooked carrots, corn, peas and bananas may be served to infants only if mashed, grated or pureed. Hot dogs and raw carrots may be served to children between 2 and 3 years of age only if cut into short, thin strips. Up to 3 tbsp. of peanut butter may be served to children ages 3 through 5 if thinly spread on bread, crackers or other foods or if mixed with other foods. The caregiver may allow meals and snacks to be provided by the parent or legal guardian upon written agreement between the parent and caregiver. Food brought into the facility shall have a label showing the child's name, the date, and the type of food. Potentially hazardous and perishable foods shall be refrigerated properly, and all foods shall be protected against contamination. Meals and snacks provided by the parent or legal guardian for his or her own children shall not be shared with other children. The caregiver shall inform the parent or legal guardian of the nutritional requirements of this Part. The caregiver shall have food available to supplement a child's food brought from home if that food is deficient in meeting the nutrient requirements of this Part. Drinking water shall be readily available to the children at all times. Mealtimes shall be pleasurable experiences for the child. There shall be enough time allowed for meals so the children can eat in an unhurried atmosphere. Children shall be encouraged but not forced to try new foods. Information provided by parents concerning the child's eating habits, food preferences, or special needs should be considered in planning menus. Food preferences and eating habits shall not be permitted to become a source of friction at mealtimes. Mealtimes should occur in a social atmosphere and afford the children the close presence of an attentive adult. Meals shall not be brought from home as a substitute for a meal provided by the facility except as provided in subsection (m). Provisions of this Section notwithstanding, a child requiring a special diet due to medical reasons, allergic reactions, or religious beliefs shall be provided meals and snacks in accordance with the child's needs and the written instructions of the child's parent, guardian, or a licensed physician. Such instructions shall list any dietary restrictions/requirements and shall be signed and dated by the child's parent, guardian or physician requesting the special diet. The group day care home may request the parent or guardian to supplement food served by the facility. When food is supplied by the parent or guardian, the facility shall be responsible for assuring that it is properly stored and served to the specific child in accordance with the diet instructions on file at the facility. Records of food intake shall be maintained when indicated by the child's physician. ii. Access to physical activity. Describe: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. Section 407.200 Program Requirements for All Ages The program shall include opportunities for a child to have free choice of activities to play alone, if desired, or with one or several peers chosen by the child. The facility shall provide a basic program of activities geared to the age levels and developmental needs of the children served. The daily program shall be posted in the facility, and shall provide: Regularity of such routines as eating, napping, and toileting with sufficient flexibility to respond to the needs of individual children; A balance of active and quiet activity; Daily indoor and outdoor activities in which children make use of both large and small muscles. The day care provider shall be required to encourage children of all ages to participate daily in at least 2 occasions of age appropriate outdoor time, with active movement or play for children who are mobile, weather permitting, and in a safe environment. In inclement weather, active play shall be encouraged and supported in indoor play areas. For preschool programs in which individual children receive care for less than 3 hours per day, outdoor activities are recommended to be encouraged by the day care provider, but not required; Children who are mobile shall not be allowed to remain sedentary or to sit passively for more than 30 continuous minutes, except during scheduled rest or nap times, or as otherwise allowed in this Part; Occasional trips and activities away from the facility (frequency to be determined by the day care center); Section 407.220 Special Requirements for School-Age Children Special activities outside the confines of the center shall be provided, such as trips to the library. The frequency is to be determined by the center. 406.8 (m) There shall be safe outdoor space for active play. Space shall be provided for play in yards, nearby parks or playgrounds under adult supervision. Space shall be protected by physical means (e.g., fence, tree line, chairs, ropes, etc.) against all water hazards, including, but not limited to, pools, ponds, standing water, ornamental bodies of water, and retention ponds, regardless of the depth of the water, and by adult caregiver supervision at times when children in care are present. Other hazards, such as, but not limited to, heavy traffic and construction, shall be inaccessible to children in care through a physical barrier and adult supervision. Play areas shall be well drained and safely maintained. 406.21 School Age Children A day care home receiving children within the school age range shall comply with the standards for day care homes except when inconsistent with the special requirements in this Section. Programs and activities that meet the developmental needs of school age children shall be provided. Outdoor and indoor activities shall be provided. Children who have been in school all day shall have time set aside for relaxation and recreation. 406.22(c)(6) Children shall be taken outdoors for a portion of every day, when weather permits, except when the child is ill or unless indicated otherwise by parent or physician. 408.85 Program Daily indoor and outdoor activities in which children make use of both large and small muscles; Children shall be taken outdoors for a portion of every day, when weather permits, except when the child is ill or unless indicated otherwise by parents or physician. 408.110 School Age Children Outdoor equipment appropriate to the developmental levels of the children in care shall be provided, including sports equipment, outdoor games and activities. 408.30 (m) There shall be a minimum of 75 square feet of outdoor space per child for the total number of children using the area at any one time. At least 25% of the required space shall be on the premises of the group day care home. The remainder may be a public park, playground, or other outdoor recreation area within walking distance (1000 feet) of the group day care home provided the caregiver or an adult assistant accompanies children to this outdoor area. 408.30 (n)There shall be safe outdoor space for active play. Space shall be provided for play in yards, nearby parks or playgrounds under adult supervision. Space shall be protected by physical means (e.g., fence, tree line, chairs, ropes, etc.) against all water hazards, including, but not limited to, pools, ponds, standing water, ornamental bodies of water, and retention ponds, regardless of the depth of the water, and by adult caregiver supervision at times when children in care are present. Other hazards, such as, but not limited to, heavy traffic and construction, shall be inaccessible to children in care through a physical barrier and adult supervision. Further, outdoor space shall be partitioned or supervised in such a manner that young children are not endangered by the activities of older children. Play areas shall be well drained and safely maintained. iii. Caring for children with special needs. Describe: Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Early Childhood Act (Public Act 103-0594), the Department of Early Childhood shall manage all facets of licensing for day care centers, day care homes and group day care homes as prescribed throughout the Child Care Act of 1969. (325 ILCS 3/20-25). The Illinois Administrative Rules regarding day care licensing will transfer from DCFS to IDEC on July 1, 2026. Those rules currently refer to DCFS; however, will change to IDEC. Section 407.130 Qualifications for Child Care Director The child care director must successfully complete a basic training course of 6 or more clock hours on providing care to children with disabilities that has been approved by the Department. The day care center shall have on file a certificate attesting to the training of the child care director. Persons employed as a child care director shall complete this training within 36 months from date appointed as child care director. A child care director who has completed training prior to employment may have that training approved as meeting the provisions of this subsection (k). A certificate of training completion and a description of the course content must be submitted to the Department for approval. A child care director who obtains approved training and moves from one day care facility to another shall not be required to take another training course as long as the child care director can provide documentation in the form of a certificate that the training was completed. A training program approved by the Department in providing care for children with disabilities must include the following components: Introduction to Inclusive Child Care; Understanding Child Development in Relation to Disabilities; Building Relationships With Families; Preparing for and Including Young Children in the Child Care Setting; and Community Services for Young Children With Disabilities (including Early Intervention Services). Section 407.250 Enrollment and Discharge Procedures The day care center shall enroll only those children eligible under the center's written enrollment policies. The center shall not use eligibility criteria that screen out children with disabilities, and shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices and procedures to accommodate children with disabilities. 406.20 Children with Special Needs Children identified as having special needs shall have activities relating to those needs that are planned with parents and/or consultants. There shall be suitable space and equipment so that the child can function as safely and independently as possible. Areas of the home shall be adapted as necessary if special devices are required for the child to function independently. Space needs shall be determined by considering such factors as age and size of the child, activity recommendation, and ambulation problems. In determining license capacity, children who have special needs due to physical, mental, and/or emotional disabilities shall be considered at the age level at which they function. The age level at which the child functions for purposes of determining child/staff ratios shall be determined by the supervising agency in consultation with personnel involved in providing care or services for the child. iv. Any other areas determined necessary to promote child development or to protect children’s health and safety. Describe: NA