Section 4100 - Quality child care site1.Definition. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, "quality child care site" means a child care site that meets minimum licensing standards and: A. Is accredited by an independent, nationally recognized program approved by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Head Start and Child Care; [RR 1999, c. 2, §26(RAL); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6(REV).]B. Utilizes recognized quality indicators for child care services approved by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Head Start and Child Care; and [RR 1999, c. 2, §26(RAL); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6(REV).]C. Includes provisions for parent and client input, a review of the provider's policies and procedures, a review of the provider's program records and an on-site program review. [RR 1999, c. 2, §26(RAL).] For large, multifunction agencies, only those portions of the child care sites that have been reviewed by the accrediting body may be considered quality child care sites.
[RR 1999, c. 2, §26(RAL); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6(REV).]
2.List of sites. The department shall develop and maintain a list of quality child care sites in the State. [RR 1999, c. 2, §26(RAL).]
RR 1999, c. 2, § 26 (RAL) . 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV) .