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a) To certify, describe the state/territory policies and practices regarding the ratio of licensing inspectors to child care providers (i.e. number of inspectors per number of child care providers) and facilities in the state/territory and include how the ratio is sufficient to conduct effective inspections on a timely basis. The Lead Agency does not have policy/procedure regarding the ratio of licensing inspector to child care programs. Nebraska law states that all licensed child care program must have at least one unannounced inspection if the program has a capacity of less than 30 and at least two unannounced inspections if the program has a capacity of 30 or more. These inspections must be done annually. All statutorily required inspections were completed in years 2016 and 2018. Inspections are monitored monthly to ensure they are on track to being completed by the end of the year. If an area has had more complaints or staff vacancies, inspections are re-assigned to other staff. Metro areas tend to have larger centers which, if over a licensing capacity of 30 would require two unannounced inspections within a year. An estimated number of annually/semi-annual in conducted in the beginning of the year to adjust staff/caseload ratios for the year. Metro area with larger centers can average 1:125 and rural areas in the state, where there are smaller facilities and do not require as many inspections but more traveling, can average 1:55.

b) Provide the policy citation and state/territory ratio of licensing inspectors N/A

5.3.6 States and territories have the option to exempt relatives (defined in CCDF regulations as grandparents, great-grandparents, siblings if living in a separate residence, aunts, and uncles (98.42(c)) from inspection requirements. Note: This exception only applies if the individual cares only for relative children. Does the state/territory exempt relatives from the inspection requirements listed in 5.3.3? Effective Date: 10/01/2018

Yes, relatives are exempt from all inspection requirements. If the state/territory exempts relatives from all inspection requirements, describe how the state ensures the health and safety of children in relative care.

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