Annual Inspections, Documents, and Policies Required to Issue a License 620-01-35-15

(Revised 1/1/26 ML #3963)

The following requirements are uploaded into the licensing system by the provider, and all requirements are reviewed annually and initialed by both the Licensing Specialist and the Licensing Supervisor prior to a licensing visit and prior to an initial license or renewal license being issued.

Application to be Licensed, SFN 832
Annual fire inspection report
Annual food safety inspection report
Annual local water inspection report (if applicable)
Annual swimming pool inspection report (if applicable)
Annual Safe Sleep training (if applicable). Annual training date is determined by initial training completion date.
Annual Mandated Reporter training. Annual training date is determined by initial training completion date.
Documentation of pediatric CPR/AED Cards
Documentation of pediatric First Aid Cards
Current CBCU memorandums for all owners/operators, staff members, emergency designees, volunteers, and household members 18 years old and older that reside in the home where care is provided
An SFN 433 must be submitted annually for any individual residing in a home where care is provided who is age 12 through 17
Documentation to verify qualifications of staff members
Programming schedule upon initial licensure or change of hours
Floor Plan with square footage upon initial licensure of residence/facility, expansion of facility or other change in square footage
SFN 517, Child Care Evacuation Disaster Plan
Payment of the applicable fees
Completed Licensing Checklist (SFN 1422 Family, SFN 1423 Center, SFN 1424 Preschool, SFN 1425 Group, or SFN 1257 School Age)
Copy of required policies upon initial licensure or change in policies.
Provider Orientation is required to be completed with initial application.
Pet immunization documentation (if applicable)
Liability insurance (if applicable)

Required policies for Family Programs

Hiring practices and personnel policies for staff members
An explanation of how accidents and illnesses will be handled including plans for handling burns and if a child ingests poison
The methods of developmentally appropriate discipline and guidance techniques that are to be used
The process for a parent or staff member to report a complaint, and suspected licensing violation, or suspected child abuse or neglect
Informing parents that they may request daily reports for their child, including details regarding eating, napping, and diapering
Procedure for accountability when a child fails to arrive
Transportation procedures, if the provider provides transportation
Aquatic Policy

Required policies for Group Programs

Hiring practices and personnel policies for staff members
An explanation of how accidents and illnesses will be handled including plans for handling burns and if a child ingests poison
The methods of developmentally appropriate discipline and guidance techniques that are to be used
The process for a parent or staff member to report a complaint, a suspected licensing violation, or suspected child abuse or neglect
Informing parents that they may request daily reports for their child, including details regarding eating, napping, and diapering
Procedure for accountability when a child fails to arrive
Transportation procedures, if the provider provides transportation
Aquatic Policy

Required policies for Center Programs

Hiring practices and personnel policies for staff members including methods of conducting references, work history and conducting performance evaluations
An explanation of how accidents and illnesses will be handled including plans for handling burns and if a child ingests poison
The methods of developmentally appropriate discipline and guidance techniques that are to be used
The process for a parent or staff member to report a complaint, a suspected licensing violation, or suspected child abuse or neglect
Procedure for accountability when a child fails to arrive
Transportation procedures, if the provider provides transportation.
Aquatic Policy
Children’s activities, care and enrollment
The responsibilities and rights of parents and staff members
The care and safeguarding of personal belongings brought to the child care center by a child or by another on the child’s behalf

Required policies for Preschool Programs

Hiring practices and personnel policies for staff members including methods of conducting references, work history and conducting performance evaluations
An explanation of how accidents and illnesses will be handled including plans for handling burns and if a child ingests poison
The methods of developmentally appropriate discipline and guidance techniques that are to be used
The process for a parent or staff member to report a complaint, a suspected licensing violation, or suspected child abuse or neglect
Procedure for accountability when a child fails to arrive
Transportation procedures, if the provider provides transportation.
Aquatic Policy
Children’s activities, care and enrollment
The responsibilities and rights of parents and staff members
The care and safeguarding of personal belongings brought to the Preschool by a child or by another on the child’s behalf

Required policies for School Age Programs

Hiring practices and personnel policies for staff members including methods of conducting references, work history and conducting performance evaluations
An explanation of how accidents and illnesses will be handled including plans for handling burns and if a child ingests poison
The methods of developmentally appropriate discipline and guidance techniques that are to be used
The process for a parent or staff member to report a complaint, a suspected licensing violation, or suspected child abuse or neglect
Procedure for accountability when a child fails to arrive
Transportation procedures, if the provider provides transportation.
Aquatic Policy
Children’s activities, care and enrollment
The responsibilities and rights of parents and staff members
The care and safeguarding of personal belongings brought to the program by a child or by another on the child’s behalf