Summary


The rule modifications were implemented based on requests for clarification on sections of the rules by licensing staff, providers, and community partners throughout the state. To meet the requests, several sections of the rules have been reorganized to move related topics to one area and the consolidation of several CF-FSP Forms. In addition, more stringent fire safety requirements were added for providers when conducting monthly fire drills to include monitoring and maintaining of equipment, which could, if not maintained, result in a fire. The new fire safety requirements are as a result of the death of a child during naptime at a child care facility in the summer 2008. Language was also added requiring facilities and homes to create emergency preparedness plans to ensure procedures are in place for situations such as inclement weather or threats from an outside source.