Child Care Centers (Two-Five Stars)

There are requirements related to health, safety and sanitation; fire safety requirements; health standards for children and staff; education and experience of staff; number of staff; Criminal Background Checks are required; building codes; caregiving activities; nutrition, training requirements for staff; age of staff; space available, both indoors and out; equipment and supplies; and transportation that have to be met in order to get Two-Five Stars. These requirements exceed the minimum standards and these are voluntary higher standards. All staff must pass a medical physical examination and have a negative Tb test.