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Child Care Centers Certification Inspection Instrument (Renewal)
Facility Name:
PCID:
Certification Representative:
Inspection Date:
Key: / = Compliant O = Non-compliant, notes if applicable N/A = Not Applicable EX = Exemption on file UA = Unable to assess
Interview
/ or O
Code
Description
Notes
§ 3270.24
Departmental access, as applicable
Introduce self and show ID
Inform Legal Entity (LE /Director) of the reason for inspection
Verify ID for Director/Responsible Staff Person
Code
Description
Notes
§ 3270.17
Program’s services to children with
special needs
(a) reasonable accommodation
(b) specialized services provided as
specified in IEP, IFSP or behavioral
plan
(c) staff persons and parents aware
of community resources
§ 3270.19
Child abuse reporting
§ 3270.20
Reporting injury, death or fire
§ 3270.26
Compliance with nondiscrimination
statutes
§ 3270.117
Release of children
§ 3270.122
Admission interview
§ 3270.22
Communication with parents
§ 3270.23
Parent access and participation
§ 3270.136
Reporting diseases
§ 3270.137
Children with symptoms of disease
§ 3270.138
Discrimination based on illness
§ 3270.153
Facility persons with symptoms of
disease
§ 3270.154
Facility persons with skin disorders
§ 3270.155
Discrimination based on illness
§ 3270.183
Confidentiality of records (Child)
§ 3270.184
Release of information
§ 3270.185
Record retention
§ 3270.193
Confidentiality of records (Adult)
Exit Interview
Review areas of non-compliance prior to leaving
Address any provider questions
Allow provider the opportunity to locate missing
paperwork
Obtain plans of correction if time permits
Provide technical assistance as needed
Review next steps in process
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Child Care Centers Certification Inspection Instrument (Renewal)
Posted Notices
/ or O
Code
Description
Notes
§ 3270.25(a)
Certificate of Compliance (a-d)
§ 3270.25(a)
DHS contact information
§ 3270.25(a)
Regulations
§ 3270.27(d)
Emergency plan (reviewed annually) (a-e)
§ 3270.171(c)
Pick-up and drop-off procedures
§ 3270.165
Menu (if applicable)
Required Paperwork on File
/ or O
Code
Description
Notes
§ 3270.18(a)
Liability insurance
§ 3270.94(b)
Fire drill log (a-g)
§ 3270.27(f)
Emergency plan
Emergency plan and subsequent plan
updates sent to the county emergency
management agency
§ 3270.20(e)
§ 3270.182(7)
Reporting injury, death or fire/
Reports of accidents/injuries/illnesses
§ 3270.121
Application
(a) operator reviews general daily
schedule, hours, fees, meals, clothing,
health policies, supervision policies, night
care policies, dismissal policies,
transportation and pick-up arrangements
(b) parent shall receive in writing the
information described in subsection (a)
§ 3270.132
Emergency medical care
§ 3270.118
Pets (a-c)
§ 3270.171
Annual written notification to local traffic
safety authorities of location of facility &
program’s use of pedestrian and vehicular
routes around facility (a)
§ 3270.183
Child records are confidential and stored
in locked cabinet (a)
§ 3270.191
An individual record is required for each
facility person
Transportation / Vehicle Inspection / Excursions (if applicable)
/ or O
Code
Description
Vehicle 1
Vehicle 2
Vehicle 3
Vehicle 4
§ 3270.124
Emergency contact forms (d)
§ 3270.172
Written parental consent to transport, N/A
for transportation of school-age children in
vehicles owned or operated by the school
district (a)
§ 3270.173
Transportation ratios
§ 3270.174
Age of driver; valid operator’s license
§ 3270.175
Safety restraints (a-d)
§ 3270.176
Vehicles (a-f)
§ 3270.177
Children may not be left unattended in
vehicle
§ 3270.178
Transportation first-aid kit
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Child Care Centers Certification Inspection Instrument (Renewal)
Ratio & Supervision
Regulation
Room # / Name
1
2
3
4
Capacity:
§ 3270.51
Similar age
level ratio
§ 3270.52
Mixed age level
ratio
§3270.53
Children of
operator/staff
§3270.54
Minimum
number of
facility persons
§ 3270.113
Supervision of
children
Indicate time (AM or PM):
Staff Name(s)/Position(s):
# of children and age levels (I, YT,
OT, PS, YSA, OSA) present:
All children present, identified and
supervised?
Y N
Y N
Y N
Y N
Indicate time (AM or PM):
Staff Name(s)/Position(s):
# of children and age levels (I, YT,
OT, PS, YSA, OSA) present:
All children present, identified and
supervised?
Y N
Y N
Y N
Y N
§ 3270.55 Naptime Ratios
Fire Safety
/ or O
Code
Description
Notes
§ 3270.21
Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the
health or safety of the children, including missing or
inoperable smoke detectors, fire detection systems,
and fire extinguisher
§ 3270.91
Exits (a-c)
§ 3270.92
Space heaters (a-c)
§ 3270.93
Fireplaces and stoves
§ 3270.94
Fire drills and evacuation plan (b, c)
Physical Site
/ or O
Regulation
Room Number
1
2
3
4
§ 3270.111
Daily activities (a-c)
§ 3270.124
Emergency contact forms (c)
Transportation plan posted (e)
§ 3270.74
Emergency telephone numbers
§ 3270.75
First-aid kit (a-d)
§ 3270.133
Medication (i-viii)
§ 3270.61
Measurement use of indoor space
§ 3270.62
Measurement use of play space
§ 3270.65
Protective outlet covers
§ 3270.66
Toxics (a-e)
§ 3270.67
Sanitation (a-d)
§ 3270.68
Smoking
Child Age
Staff:Child
Max. Group
Size
Nap ratio
Staff:Child
Child Age
Staff:Child
Max. Group
Size
Nap ratio
Staff:Child
Infant birth to 1yr
1:4
8
1:4
Preschool 3yrs to K
1:10
20
1:20
YT 1-2yrs
1:5
10
1:10
School Age K-4
th
1:12
24
OT 2-3yrs
1:6
12
1:12
School Age 4
th
to 15yrs
1:15
30
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Child Care Centers Certification Inspection Instrument (Renewal)
/ or O
Regulation
Room Number
1
2
3
4
§ 3270.69
Water
§ 3270.70
Indoor temperature
§ 3270.71
Water pipes, other sources of heat
§ 3270.72
Ventilation (a-d)
§ 3270.73
Telephone
§ 3270.76
Building surface
§ 3270.77
Paint / Plaster (a-g)
§ 3270.78
Lighting
§ 3270.80
Stairs (a-d)
§ 3270.81
Glass
§ 3270.101
Type of play equipment (a-c)
§ 3270.102
Condition of play equipment (a-g)
§ 3270.104
Furniture (a-b)
§ 3270.106
Rest equipment (a-j)
§ 3270.103
Small toys, objects, plastic bags,
Styrofoam not accessible to
children who are still placing items
in mouth
§ 3270.119
Infant sleep position
§ 3270.135
Diapering requirements (a-e)
§ 3270.112
Infant and toddler stimulation
§ 3270.166
Meals for infants (1-7)
§ 3270.105
High chairs
§ 3270.82
Toilet areas (a-j)
§ 3270.134
Child hygiene (a-g)
§ 3270.152
Adult hygiene / Handwashing
§ 3270.161
Food / Kitchen (a-g)
§ 3270.162
Meals (a-d)
§ 3270.163
Food groups (a-b)
§ 3270.164
Food servings
§ 3270.107
Refrigerator (45° F or below)
§ 3270.108
Utensils (a-c)
§ 3270.63
Unsafe areas in outdoor space
§ 3270.64
Outside walkways
§ 3270.114
Outdoor activity
§ 3270.115
Water activity / Pool accessibility
§ 3270.116
School-age children / Homework