Sec. 5. (a) A provider shall have:

(1) working smoke detectors that meet the standards adopted by rule for smoke detectors in licensed child care homes; and

(2) hot and cold running water;

in the area of the facility where the provider operates a child care program.

(b) A provider shall do all of the following:

(1) Meet sanitation standards for bathrooms and handwashing, as established by the division.

(2) If the county, city, or town in which the facility where the provider operates a child care program is located:

(A) requires a business permit or license to operate a child care home in the county, city, or town, provide to the division proof that the provider has a valid business permit or license; or

(B) does not require a business permit or license described in clause (A), provide to the division a statement from the county, city, or town that a business permit or license is not required.

(c) Beginning July 1, 2015, a provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning the following:

(1) Safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.

(2) Safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.

(d) At the time a provider establishes the written policy required by subsection (c), and at the time of any subsequent change to the written policy, the provider shall:

(1) file with the division;

(2) post in a public location in the facility where the provider operates a child care program; and

(3) provide to the parent or guardian of each child in the care of the provider;

a copy of the written policy or change. The written policy required by subsection (c) is not subject to approval by the division.

(e) Beginning July 1, 2015, a provider shall make available daily activities appropriate to the age, developmental needs, interests, and number of children in the care of the provider, including the following:

(1) Both active and quiet play. The provider may include the use of safe, age-appropriate toys, games, and equipment for indoor and outdoor play.

(2) Daily outdoor play, unless one (1) of the following applies:

(A) Severity of the weather poses a safety or health hazard.

(B) A health related reason for a child to remain indoors is documented by the child's parent, guardian, or physician.

(f) Beginning July 1, 2015, a provider shall make available to each child in the provider's care the following:

(1) Appropriately timed, nutritious meals and snacks in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the child.

(2) Drinking water at all times.

(g) The division may make available to a provider educational materials related to quality of child care, as follows:

(1) The materials are available at no cost to the provider.

(2) The materials are appropriate to the ages of children cared for by the provider.

(3) The materials are current.

(4) The materials are available electronically.

(5) Use of the materials by the provider is voluntary.

As added by P.L.247-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.131-2002, SEC.1; P.L.18-2003, SEC.14; P.L.225-2013, SEC.10; P.L.171-2014, SEC.3; P.L.25-2018, SEC.1.