Ratios & Supervision
The required child‑to‑staff ratio for infants (0–12 months)
1:5
— Staff must wash hands for at least this many seconds
What is 20 Seconds?
Staff must complete this check before working with children
What is a BCI/FBI background check?
How often should diapers be checked?
What is every 2 hours
This must be completed before a child begins care —
What is the Child Enrollment & Health Information form?
What must happen if a staff member leaves the room (even briefly
What is another qualified person must take over supervision?
This item must be within reach at every diaper changing station
What is gloves
The required number of professional development hours per year
What is 6 hours?
What position must infants always be placed in for sleep?
What is on their back?
Immunization records must be submitted within this time period after enrollment —
What is 30 days?
What is school age?
These must always be kept locked in the childcare facility
medications and cleaning supplies?
— Staff must be certified in these two emergency procedures
What are CPR and First Aid?
What is the ratio for infants in an ODJFS-licensed program?
What is 1:5
Daily attendance records must be kept for this long
What is one year?
The maximum number of infants one staff can supervise during nap time
What is 1:5
Fire drills must be held with this regularity
What is Monthly?
This position must be present during all operating hours —
What is the administrator or designated person‑in‑charge?
What is the safe temperature range for infant formula or breast milk?
What is 98°F (body temperature)?
What is the parent handbook or program policies?
When combining mixed age groups, ratios must be based on this group
What is the youngest age in the group?
Parents must be notified of an incident (injury, etc.) by this time
What is by the end of the day?
This training must be completed before a staff member can work alone with children
What is child abuse prevention training?
When should you reheat a bottle and How long does a bottle last once they have started drinking their bottle
What is never reheat a bottle and they have 1 hour from the time they stop drinking
This form must be completed within 30 days of a new staff hire
What is the Employee Medical Statement?