Indiana Code 12-17.2-5-6.5. Qualification for licensure of class II child care home
(1) Provide all child care services on the first story of the child care home unless the class II child care home meets the exceptions to the first story requirements contained in the Indiana building code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure.
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(A) hard wired to the building’s electrical system; and
(B) wired in a manner that activates all of the detector devices in the building when one (1) detector device is activated.
(3) Provide a fire extinguisher in each room that is used to provide child care services.
(4) Meet:
(A) the exit requirements for an E-3 building occupancy classification under the Indiana building code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission, except for any illumination requirements, in effect at the time the class II child care home provider initially applies for licensure; and
(B) the illumination requirements established in section 6.3(b)(3) of this chapter.
(5) Provide a minimum of thirty-five (35) square feet for each child.
(6) Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure.
(7) Apply for a license before July 1, 1996, or after June 30, 2001.
(8) Comply with rules adopted by the division of family resources for class II child care homes.
(9) Complete the training course taught or approved by the division concerning safe sleeping practices for a child within the person’s care as described in IC 12-17.2-2-1(10).
(b) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person, before applying for the license, must have:
(1) a class I child care home license; or
(2) at least one (1) year of experience as a caregiver in a child care home or child care center.
As added by P.L.136-1993, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.106-1996, SEC.2; P.L.247-2001, SEC.9; P.L.162-2005, SEC.4; P.L.145-2006, SEC.101; P.L.74-2022, SEC.12.