§ 20-78-506. Criteria for grant approval
The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education of the Department of Human Services is authorized to develop and implement criteria for grant approval of interest moneys to be used as authorized in § 20-78-503(d).
§ 20-78-606. Criminal history records checks required — Definitions
(a) As used in this section: (1) “Registry records check” means the review of one (1) or more database systems maintained by a state agency that contain information relative to a person’s suitability for licensure or certification as a service provider or employment with a service provider to provide care as that term is defined […]
§ 20-78-701. Legislative declaration
The General Assembly hereby finds that, in order to adequately care for their newborns and young children, new mothers may often benefit from receiving professional assistance and information. Without the assistance and information, a young mother may develop habits or practices that are detrimental to her health and well-being and the health and well-being of […]
§ 20-78-226. Violation
(a) It shall be unlawful to transport children in a vehicle that is required to have an approved child safety alarm device as provided under § 20-78-225 if the approved child safety alarm device: (1) Has not been installed; (2) Is not in proper working condition; or (3) Has been disconnected. (b) Any person who […]
§ 20-78-211. License — Provisional
(a) If the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education finds that an applicant for a childcare facility meets the licensing requirements for a childcare facility in the main and has a reasonable expectation of correcting deficiencies in a reasonable time, then the division may, in its discretion, issue a provisional license for a […]
§ 20-78-227. General liability insurance coverage required
(a) The purpose of this section is to enhance safe and responsible passenger transportation of children in child care by requiring appropriate liability insurance and driver training. (b) (1) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education of the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the State Insurance Department, shall develop and promulgate […]
§ 20-78-212. License — Nontransferability
(a) A license for a childcare facility shall apply only to the address and location stated on the application and license issued, and it shall not be transferable from one holder of the license to another or from one (1) place to another. (b) If the location of a childcare facility is changed or the […]
§ 20-78-228. Childcare facility floor plan on file with emergency management coordinator — Definition
(a) (1) As used in this section, “floor plan” means a document containing: (A) A schematic drawing of facilities and property used by the childcare facility, including the configuration of rooms, spaces, and other physical features of buildings; (B) The location or locations where children enrolled in child care spend time regularly; (C) The escape […]
§ 20-78-213. License — Denial, revocation, or suspension
(a) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education shall have the power to deny, revoke, or suspend a license for a childcare facility if an applicant or licensee has failed to comply with the provisions of this subchapter or any published rule of the division, subject to appeal before the Child Care Appeal […]
§ 20-78-301. Purpose
It is the purpose of this subchapter to permit the Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services to cooperate with public agencies or private nonprofit organizations of adjoining states to provide services for residents of Arkansas that are in need of regular or therapeutic child care.