The 12-inch rule states that objects not meant for children to touch should be at least 12 inches from the edges of surfaces.
Around 20 to 25 hours of care is usually appropriate for toddlers between the ages of one to three years old. If your family needs more than 25 hours of care each week, consider cutting back on work hours to allow you more time with your child.
You will get a background check through the Georgia Department of Early Childcare and Learning (“DECAL”). Generally speaking, your background check will be unsatisfactory if you have any felony convictions in your lifetime, or if you have a misdemeanor conviction relating to children or a misdemeanor sexual offense.
Attendance of child in the short-term child care service is limited to no more than four (4) hours per day and no more than ten (10) hours per week, except in the instance of child care services offered at infrequent events such as, but not limited to, conferences and weddings.
Attendance of child in the short-term child care service is limited to no more than four (4) hours per day and no more than ten (10) hours per week, except in the instance of child care services offered at infrequent events such as, but not limited to, conferences and weddings.
The maximum amount of time a child can stay in day care is typically 12 hours a day, though it's best to not go over 10 hours if possible to ensure they're getting enough time at home with family. The number of hours a child is at a day care facility may affect their behavior and development.
You can speed up the process by ensuring you have submitted all required documentation in the Georgia Gateway portal and responding promptly to any correspondence from CAPS staff. You will receive notification within 30 calendar days from the date of your application if you have been approved for the CAPS program.
A background check can reveal a wide range of information about an employee's past relative to their work history, education, criminal history, credit report, and more. There are many types of checks available, so what shows up on a background check will vary based on the type of searches one chooses to conduct.
New Family Child Care Learning Home (FCCLH) Providers are required to possess a qualifying education credential and obtain 20 hours of pre-service training prior to applying for licensure and prior to receiving a certificate of license.