Health and Safety Requirements

Licensing Ratio: 1:15

Fingerprinting FSSA: Carefinder: Provider Fingerprinting Services

Fingerprinting BG Checks 

All criminal history reports must be clear of any felonies and/or misdemeanors related to the health or safety of a child. As well as any felony sex offense or other offense classified as a dangerous felony or any other felony less than 10 years old as of discharge date from probation, imprisonment or parole, and any misdemeanor related to welfare fraud.

IC 12-17.2-3.5-11 Safety • A provider shall provide a safe environment by ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the provider’s care: 

• Firearms and ammunition − 
• Poisons, chemicals, bleach, and cleaning material − 
• Medications ▪ Medications shall be in the original container to allow caregivers to read and follow directions and be aware of side effects. • 
• The Licensing Consultant will ensure that all medications given to or apply to a child are properly administered according to the parents and physician’s directions.

Restroom and Hand Washing Standards 

• A provider must assure all caregivers are following appropriate restroom and hand washing procedures, as defined by the office. 
• The program must have toilets, which are in proper working order, accessible to children, and kept clean.