Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Agency Review Board & Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, Placement and Residential Licensing Unit
License: Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Welfare Agencies - Residential
Key Requirements & Qualifications
10 items- 1
Administrator qualifications (Master's degree in human services or related field, or Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience)
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Central Registry & Criminal Record Checks for all staff, owners, and household members 14 years and older
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Pre-service and annual in-service training for childcare staff
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First Aid and CPR certification for childcare staff
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Written policies for admission, behavior management, crisis management, child maltreatment reporting, and exploitation
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Annual fire and health inspections
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Living area: 35 sq ft per child
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Bedrooms: no more than 4 children per bedroom, 50 sq ft per child
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Bathrooms: 1 toilet, bathtub/shower, and sink for every 6 children
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Operational smoke detectors and fire extinguishers
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
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Fees & Costs
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Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
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