Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 4100 – Quality child care site
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(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 4095)
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 4095)
1. Definition. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, “quality child care site” means a child care site that meets minimum licensing standards and:
A. Is accredited by an independent, nationally recognized program approved by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Head Start and Child Care; [RR 1999, c. 2, §26 (RAL); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
B. Utilizes recognized quality indicators for child care services approved by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Head Start and Child Care; and [RR 1999, c. 2, §26 (RAL); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
C. Includes provisions for parent and client input, a review of the provider’s policies and procedures, a review of the provider’s program records and an on-site program review. [RR 1999, c. 2, §26 (RAL).]
For large, multifunction agencies, only those portions of the child care sites that have been reviewed by the accrediting body may be considered quality child care sites.
[RR 1999, c. 2, §26 (RAL); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 4100
- Department: means the Department of Health and Human Services. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 1-A
2. List of sites. The department shall develop and maintain a list of quality child care sites in the State.
[RR 1999, c. 2, §26 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1999, c. 2, §26 (RAL). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).