Anderson 

Chapter 10.16

DAY CARE FACILITIES

Sections:

10.16.010 Day care center.

10.16.020 Assistance.

10.16.030 Licensing.

10.16.040 Regulations.

10.16.010 Day care center. The city is authorized to expend sums, and provide services for the creation of a day care center for the provision of child care services. (Pri­or code AO §9.00.00)

10.16.020 Assistance. The city may apply for assis­tance, grants and technical services from appropriate agencies. (Prior code AO §9.00.05)

10.16.030 Licensing. The city shall have the authori­ty, pursuant to the laws of the state, to license child day care facilities, in which five or more children are being cared for. This licensing authority shall be exercised by the division of administration. (Prior code AO §9.00.10)

10.16.040 Regulations. Regulations for the licensing authority shall be promulgated pursuant to the ordinances of the city. Subject matter for licensing criteria shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

A. Child to staff ratio;

B. Staff qualifications;

C. Facility requirements;

D. Ages of children to be admitted for care;

E. Other matters affecting the health, safety and welfare of the children while day care services are being pro­vided. (Prior code AO §9.00.15)