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5.1.3 Check and describe any CCDF providers in your state/territory who are exempt from licensing (98.40(2)(i) through (iv))? Describe exemptions based on length of day, threshold on the number of children in care, ages of children in care or any other factors applicable to the exemption Effective Date: 10/01/2018

Center-based child care.

If checked, describe the exemptions.

Family child care. If checked, describe the exemptions. Can only provide care for a maximum of 3 children from different families or up to 6 from the same family; care can only occur in the provider's home; and meet license-exempt standards found in 392 NAC 5-003. For license-exempt providers, background checks are required for all license-exempt child care providers, and any household member over the age of 13. They must also meet the requirements found in 392 5-003 which include: Be at least 19 years old; provide care for a maximum of 6 children (including any of their own children under 13); not conduct other employment during hours they provide care for children; ensure the children will always be supervised; arrange for another person to substitute for caregiver in an emergency; notify parent/guardian should a substitute caregiver be used; discuss care schedule and hours of care with parent; agree to announced and unannounced visits by parents; and have an operable telephone. The assigned Resource Developer meets the provider in their home to complete an inspection and check list to ensure the home is suitable to care for children. Monitorings occur annually, and more frequently if there are concerns reported regarding the care of children with the provider. The Resource Developer will also determine if the provider demonstrates the physical, mental, and emotional capacity to provide care for children, and requests medical documentation if there is reasonable cause to question the provider's ability. Child and Family Services- Protection and Safety will alert Resource Development and Child Care Subsidy if a complaint occurs, and Resource Developer will complete follow up monitoring and investigating with the Protection and Safety Investigator. Providers will also have (once approved) Health and Safety training requirements and ongoing training requirements. Nebraska Page 142 of 314