CHAPTER 09. CHILD CARE RULES  


10A NCAC 09 .0101. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .0102. DEFINITIONS
10A NCAC 09 .0201. INSPECTIONS
10A NCAC 09 .0202. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .0203. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .0204. CHANGES REQUIRING ISSUANCE OF A NEW LICENSE
10A NCAC 09 .0205. PARENTAL ACCESS
10A NCAC 09 .0206. CAPACITY OF THE CENTER
10A NCAC 09 .0207. SCHOOL‑AGE CHILDREN OF THE OPERATOR [REPEALED]
10A NCAC 09 .0301. PRE‑LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .0302. APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER
10A NCAC 09 .0303. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .0304. ON-GOING REQUIREMENTS FOR A PERMIT
10A NCAC 09 .0305. REQUIREMENTS FOR A ONE-STAR RATED LICENSE FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER
10A NCAC 09 .0401. PROVISIONAL LICENSES FOR FACILITIES
10A NCAC 09 .0402. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .0403. TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR CENTERS
10A NCAC 09 .0501. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS
10A NCAC 09 .0502. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .0503. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .0504. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .0505. DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CENTERS
10A NCAC 09 .0506. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .0507. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .0508. ACTIVITY SCHEDULES AND PLANS FOR CENTERS
10A NCAC 09 .0509. ACTIVITIES: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS
10A NCAC 09 .0510. ACTIVITY AREAS: PRESCHOOL CHILDREN TWO YEARS AND OLDER
10A NCAC 09 .0511. ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN UNDER TWO YEARS OF AGE
10A NCAC 09 .0512. OFF PREMISE ACTIVITIES
10A NCAC 09 .0601. SAFE ENVIRONMENT
10A NCAC 09 .0602. CONDITION OF INDOOR EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
10A NCAC 09 .0603. OVERNIGHT FURNISHINGS
10A NCAC 09 .0604. GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .0605. CONDITION OF OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
10A NCAC 09 .0606. SAFE SLEEP POLICY
10A NCAC 09 .0701. HEALTH STANDARDS FOR STAFF
10A NCAC 09 .0702. STANDARDS FOR SUBSTITUTES AND VOLUNTEERS
10A NCAC 09 .0703. GENERAL STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .0704. PRESERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATORS
10A NCAC 09 .0705. SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .0706. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .0707. IN-SERVICE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .0708. IN-SERVICE TRAINING APPROVAL
10A NCAC 09 .0709. DOCUMENTATION OF IN-SERVICE TRAINING
10A NCAC 09 .0710. PRESERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAD TEACHERS, TEACHERS AND AIDES
10A NCAC 09 .0711. PRESERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER STAFF
10A NCAC 09 .0712. STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS WITH A LICENSED CAPACITY OF LESS THAN 30 CHILDREN
10A NCAC 09 .0713. STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR CENTERS WITH A LICENSED CAPACITY OF 30 OR MORE CHILDREN
10A NCAC 09 .0714. OTHER STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .0801. APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT
10A NCAC 09 .0802. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
10A NCAC 09 .0803. ADMINISTERING MEDICATION
10A NCAC 09 .0804. INFECTIOUS AND CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
10A NCAC 09 .0805. SANITARY FOOD SERVICE [REPEALED]
10A NCAC 09 .0806. TOILETING, CLOTHING AND LINENS
10A NCAC 09 .0901. GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .0902. GENERAL NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS
10A NCAC 09 .0903. REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN AGED 24 MONTHS AND OLDER
10A NCAC 09 .1001. SEAT RESTRAINTS
10A NCAC 09 .1002. SAFE VEHICLES
10A NCAC 09 .1003. SAFE PROCEDURES
10A NCAC 09 .1004. STAFF/CHILD RATIOS
10A NCAC 09 .1301. BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS IN OPERATION PRIOR TO 4/1/72
10A NCAC 09 .1302. BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
10A NCAC 09 .1303. BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL GROUP FACILITIES LICENSED PRIOR TO 7/1/88
10A NCAC 09 .1304. REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS LICENSED IN A RESIDENCE
10A NCAC 09 .1401. INDOOR SPACE
10A NCAC 09 .1402. OUTDOOR SPACE
10A NCAC 09 .1403. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
10A NCAC 09 .1501-.1504. REPEALED
10A NCAC 09 .1505. BUILDING APPROVAL FOR SCHOOL-AGED CARE [REPEALED]
10A NCAC 09 .1506. OUTDOOR PLAY AREA [REPEALED]
10A NCAC 09 .1601-.1602. REPEALED
10A NCAC 09 .1603. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1604. SPACE REQUIREMENTS [REPEALED]
10A NCAC 09 .1605. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1606. STAFF/CHILD RATIOS [REPEALED]
10A NCAC 09 .1607. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1608. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1609. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1610. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1611. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1612-.1613. REPEALED
10A NCAC 09 .1614. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1615. NIGHT CARE [REPEALED]
10A NCAC 09 .1701. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATED TO LICENSURE OF HOMES
10A NCAC 09 .1702. APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE FOR A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
10A NCAC 09 .1703. CAREGIVER INTERACTIONS
10A NCAC 09 .1704. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1705. HEALTH AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME OPERATORS
10A NCAC 09 .1706. NUTRITION STANDARDS
10A NCAC 09 .1707. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1708. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1709. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1710. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1711. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1712. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1713. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1714. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1715. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1716. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .1717. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1718. REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS
10A NCAC 09 .1719. REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT
10A NCAC 09 .1720. SAFETY, MEDICATION, AND SANITATION REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .1721. REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS
10A NCAC 09 .1722. DISCIPLINE POLICY
10A NCAC 09 .1723. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .1724. SAFE SLEEP POLICY
10A NCAC 09 .1801. DISCIPLINE POLICY
10A NCAC 09 .1901. NOTIFICATION TO COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES
10A NCAC 09 .1902. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .1903. INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES
10A NCAC 09 .1904. ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS
10A NCAC 09 .2001. PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING
10A NCAC 09 .2002. RULEMAKING PROCEDURES
10A NCAC 09 .2003. DECLARATORY RULINGS
10A NCAC 09 .2004. CONTESTED CASES: DEFINITIONS
10A NCAC 09 .2005. CONTESTED CASES: REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION
10A NCAC 09 .2006. CONTESTED CASES: RECORD
10A NCAC 09 .2007. CONTESTED CASES: EXCEPTIONS TO RECOMMENDED DECISION
10A NCAC 09 .2101. CENTERS OPERATING UNDER G.S. 110-106
10A NCAC 09 .2201. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES: GENERAL PROVISIONS
10A NCAC 09 .2202. WRITTEN REPRIMANDS
10A NCAC 09 .2203. WRITTEN WARNINGS
10A NCAC 09 .2204. PROBATIONARY LICENSE
10A NCAC 09 .2205. SUSPENSION
10A NCAC 09 .2206. REVOCATION
10A NCAC 09 .2207. SUMMARY SUSPENSION
10A NCAC 09 .2208. CIVIL PENALTIES: SCOPE AND PURPOSE
10A NCAC 09 .2209. AMOUNT OF PENALTY
10A NCAC 09 .2210. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT OF PENALTY
10A NCAC 09 .2211. RIGHT TO A HEARING
10A NCAC 09 .2212. FAILURE TO PAY ASSESSED PENALTY
10A NCAC 09 .2213. SCHEDULE OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
10A NCAC 09 .2301. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2302. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2303. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2304. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2305. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2306. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2307. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2308. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2309. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2310. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2311. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2312. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2313. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2314. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2315. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2316. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2317. RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2318. RETENTION OF FORMS AND REPORTS BY A CHILD CARE OPERATOR
10A NCAC 09 .2401. SCOPE
10A NCAC 09 .2402. DEFINITIONS
10A NCAC 09 .2403. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LICENSURE
10A NCAC 09 .2404. INCLUSION/EXCLUSION REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .2405. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .2406. STAFF/CHILD RATIOS
10A NCAC 09 .2407. SPACE REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .2408. STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
10A NCAC 09 .2409. CHILDREN'S RECORDS
10A NCAC 09 .2410. CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
10A NCAC 09 .2411. NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .2501. SCOPE
10A NCAC 09 .2502. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LICENSURE
10A NCAC 09 .2503. BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .2504. SPACE REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .2505. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN
10A NCAC 09 .2506. GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .2507. OPERATING POLICIES
10A NCAC 09 .2508. AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES
10A NCAC 09 .2509. ACTIVITIES: OFF PREMISES
10A NCAC 09 .2510. STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
10A NCAC 09 .2511. OTHER STAFF REQUIREMENTS [REPEALED]
10A NCAC 09 .2601. SCOPE
10A NCAC 09 .2602. DEFINITIONS
10A NCAC 09 .2603. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LICENSURE
10A NCAC 09 .2604. OPERATIONAL POLICIES
10A NCAC 09 .2605. STAFF/CHILD RATIOS
10A NCAC 09 .2606. SPACE REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .2607. STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
10A NCAC 09 .2608. CHILDREN'S PLAN OF CARE
10A NCAC 09 .2609. NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .2610. TRANSPORTATION
10A NCAC 09 .2611. – RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2612. – RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION
10A NCAC 09 .2701. SCOPE
10A NCAC 09 .2702. DEFINITIONS
10A NCAC 09 .2703. CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
10A NCAC 09 .2704. CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR NONLICENSED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
10A NCAC 09 .2801. SCOPE
10A NCAC 09 .2802. APPLICATION FOR A VOLUNTARY RATED LICENSE
10A NCAC 09 .2803. PROGRAM STANDARDS FOR A THREE COMPONENT RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS [REPEALED]
10A NCAC 09 .2804. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
10A NCAC 09 .2805. OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES
10A NCAC 09 .2806. CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
10A NCAC 09 .2807. PARENT PARTICIPATION
10A NCAC 09 .2808. NIGHT CARE
10A NCAC 09 .2809. SPACE REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .2810-.2811. REPEALED
10A NCAC 09 .2812. EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR CENTERS THAT PROVIDE CARE ONLY TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN [REPEALED]
10A NCAC 09 .2813-.2816. REPEALED
10A NCAC 09 .2817. PROGRAM STANDARDS FOR A TWO COMPONENT RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
10A NCAC 09 .2818. STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A TWO COMPONENT RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
10A NCAC 09 .2819. EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR ON-SITE ADMINISTRATORS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
10A NCAC 09 .2820. EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR LEAD TEACHERS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
10A NCAC 09 .2821. EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
10A NCAC 09 .2822. EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR PROGRAM COORDINATORS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
10A NCAC 09 .2823. EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR GROUP LEADERS AND ASSISTANT GROUP LEADERS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
10A NCAC 09 .2824. EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR ADMINISTRATORS FOR CENTERS THAT PROVIDE CARE ONLY TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
10A NCAC 09 .2825. EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR PROGRAM COORDINATORS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CENTERS THAT PROVIDE CARE ONLY TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
10A NCAC 09 .2826. EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR GROUP LEADERS AND ASSISTANT GROUP LEADERS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CENTERS THAT PROVIDE CARE ONLY TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
10A NCAC 09 .2827. EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR OPERATORS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES
10A NCAC 09 .2828. PROGRAM STANDARDS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES
10A NCAC 09 .2829. QUALITY POINT OPTIONS
10A NCAC 09 .2830. MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING
10A NCAC 09 .2831. HOW AN OPERATOR MAY REQUEST OR APPEAL A CHANGE IN RATING
10A NCAC 09 .2901. SCOPE
10A NCAC 09 .2902. LICENSE
10A NCAC 09 .2903. STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
10A NCAC 09 .2904. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .2905. FAMILY SERVICES
10A NCAC 09 .3001. SCOPE
10A NCAC 09 .3002. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .3003. PROGRAM ATTENDANCE POLICY
10A NCAC 09 .3005. CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .3006. DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING
10A NCAC 09 .3007. EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS AND CURRICULA
10A NCAC 09 .3008. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS
10A NCAC 09 .3009. STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIO AND CLASS SIZE
10A NCAC 09 .3010. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
10A NCAC 09 .3011. NC PRE-K SITE-LEVEL ADMINISTRATOR QUALIFICATIONS
10A NCAC 09 .3012. NC PRE-K TEACHER EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND CREDENTIALS
10A NCAC 09 .3013. NC PRE-K TEACHER ASSISTANT EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
10A NCAC 09 .3014. NC PRE-K SUBSTITUTE STAFF
10A NCAC 09 .3015. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF STANDARDS
10A NCAC 09 .3016. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS