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Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 50 - Rehabilitation Services › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Business Enterprises Program Regulations (218-RICR-50-00-3) › Section 218-RICR-50-00-3.16 - ELECTION, ORGANIZATION, AND FUNCTIONS OF STATE COMMITTEE OF BLIND VENDORS

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The S.L.A. shall provide for the biennial
				  election of a State Committee of Blind Vendors, the functions of which are:
1. Actively participate with the State
				  licensing agency in major administrative decisions and policy and program
				  development decisions affecting the overall administration of the State's
				  vending facility program;
2.
				  Receive and transmit to the State licensing agency grievances at the request of
				  blind vendors and serve as advocates for such vendors in connection with such
				  grievances;
3. Actively participate
				  with the State licensing agency in the development and administration of a
				  State system for the transfer and promotion of blind
				  vendors/licensees;
4. Actively
				  participate with the State licensing agency in the development of training and
				  re-training programs for blind vendors/licensees and;
5. Sponsor, with the assistance of the State
				  licensing agency, meetings and instructional conferences for blind
				  vendors/licensees within the State.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 50 - Rehabilitation Services › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Business Enterprises Program Regulations (218-RICR-50-00-3) › Section 218-RICR-50-00-3.17 - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS AND ARBITRATION OF VENDOR COMPLAINTS

Current through June 14, 2024
The S.L.A. hereby adopts, with certain modifications, and
					 incorporates herein, the procedures set forth in
					  34 C.F.R. 395.13, Evidentiary Hearings and Arbitration
					 of Vendor Complaints.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 50 - Rehabilitation Services › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Business Enterprises Program Regulations (218-RICR-50-00-3) › Section 218-RICR-50-00-3.18 - ACCESS TO PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Current through June 14, 2024
A.
				  The S.L.A. shall, upon request, within a reasonable period of time, provide to
				  each blind vendor/licensee access to all program and financial data of the
				  S.L.A. relevant to the operation of the vending facility program.
B. Insofar as practicable, such data shall be
				  made available in Braille, large print, electronic format, and/or on recorded
				  tape, upon request.
C. At the
				  request of the vendor/licensee, the S.L.A. will arrange a time convenient to
				  both parties during normal work hours to assist in the interpretation of such
				  data.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 50 - Rehabilitation Services › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Business Enterprises Program Regulations (218-RICR-50-00-3) › Section 218-RICR-50-00-3.19 - EXPLANATION OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AND TO VENDORS/LICENSEES

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The S.L.A. shall furnish to each
				  vendor/licensee copies of documents relevant to the operation of an assigned
				  vending facility including the following:
1.
				  The agreement for operation of the vending facility
2. A copy of these Program Rules and
				  Regulations.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 50 - Rehabilitation Services › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Business Enterprises Program Regulations (218-RICR-50-00-3) › Section 218-RICR-50-00-3.20 - NON-DISCRIMINATION

Current through June 14, 2024
A. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil
				  Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. § 200d et seq.), Section 504 of the
				  Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §
											794) and Title IX of the Education
				  Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §
											1681  et seq.), the US Department of
				  Health and Human Services implementing regulations (45 C.F.R. Parts 80 and 84)
				  and the US Department of Education implementing regulations (34 C.F.R. Parts
				  104 and 106), the Rhode Island Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
				  (RISBVI), Department of Human Services (DHS), does not discriminate on the
				  basis of race, color, national origin, handicap or sex in acceptance for or
				  provision or services, employment or treatment, in its educational and other
				  programs and activities. Under other provisions of applicable law, RISBVI does
				  not discriminate on the basis of age, creed or political belief.
B. For further information about these laws,
				  regulations, and RISBVI's grievance procedures for resolution of complaints of
				  discrimination, contact DHS at 600 New London Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island
				  02920, telephone number (401) 462-2130. The Community Relations Liaison Officer
				  is the coordinator for implementation of Title VI; and the Vocational
				  Rehabilitation Placement Supervisor is the coordinator for implementation of
				  Title IX and Section 504. T he Director of DHS or designee has the overall
				  responsibility for RISBVI's civil rights compliance.
C. Inquiries concerning the application of
				  Title IX and  34 C.F.R. Part 106  to RISBVI may also be made directly to the
				  Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, Washington,
				  DC 20202 or the Office of Civil Rights, US Department of Education, Region I,
				  Boston, Massachusetts, 02109.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Petition for Promulgation of Rules (218-RICR-60-00-1) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-1.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of this regulation is to prescribe the form of
					 a Petition for Promulgation of Rules pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-35-6 and the procedure for its submission, consideration, and disposition.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Petition for Promulgation of Rules (218-RICR-60-00-1) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-1.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
This regulation is promulgated pursuant to the authority
					 granted in R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-35-6.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Petition for Promulgation of Rules (218-RICR-60-00-1) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-1.3 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The following definitions shall apply to
				  this regulation:
1. "Department" means Rhode
				  Island Department of Human Services.
2. "Petition" means a request for the
				  Promulgation of a Rule.
3.
				  "Petitioner" means a person requesting the promulgation of a rule.
4. "Promulgate", with respect to a Rule,
				  means the process of writing a new Rule, or amending or repealing an existing
				  Rule.
5. "Rule" means the whole or
				  a part of an agency statement of general applicability that implements,
				  interprets, or prescribes law or policy or the organization, procedure, or
				  practice requirements of an agency and has the force of law. The term includes
				  the amendment or repeal of an existing rule. The term is used interchangeably
				  with the term "regulation." The term does not include the exceptions listed in
				  R.I. Gen. Laws §
											42-35-1(19)(i)-(vi).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Petition for Promulgation of Rules (218-RICR-60-00-1) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-1.4 - Request for the Promulgation of a Rule

Current through June 14, 2024
A. A
				  request to Promulgate a Rule must be in writing and include the following
				  information:
1. The name and address of the
				  Petitioner;
2. A plain statement
				  identifying the rule or proposed new Rule at issue;
3. A detailed statement of all facts relied
				  upon by the Petitioner;
4. A plain
				  statement requesting the Promulgation of a Rule, and further indicating whether
				  Petitioner seeks a new Rule or the amendment or repeal of an existing Rule.
a. In the case of a request for the repeal of
				  an existing Rule, the Petitioner shall identify the Rule by title and/or RICR
				  citation.
b. In the case of a
				  request for an amendment to an existing Rule, the Petitioner must identify with
				  specificity any proposed additions, deletions, or other amendments. New
				  proposed language must be clearly marked using underline formatting for
				  proposed insertions, and strikethrough formatting for proposed
				  deletions.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Petition for Promulgation of Rules (218-RICR-60-00-1) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-1.5 - Consideration and Disposition of Request for the Promulgation of a Rule

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Department shall promptly consider and
				  respond to the request for the Promulgation of a Rule as provided in R.I. Gen.
				  Laws §
										42-35-6.
B. The Department may, at its discretion and
				  within the thirty (30) day period prescribed by statute:
1. Hold a hearing for further consideration
				  and discussion on the Petition; or
2. Request further information or documents
				  from the Petitioner necessary for the full evaluation of his or her
				  Petition.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Declaratory Order Petitions (218-RICR-60-00-2) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-2.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
This regulation states the requirements for submitting a
					 request for Declaratory Order under R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-35-8(b),
					 and the procedure for its consideration and prompt
					 disposition.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Declaratory Order Petitions (218-RICR-60-00-2) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-2.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
This regulation is promulgated pursuant to the authority
					 granted in R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-35-8.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Declaratory Order Petitions (218-RICR-60-00-2) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-2.3 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The following definitions shall apply to
				  this regulation:
1. "Declaratory Order" means
				  an order issued by the Department that:
a.
				  Interprets or applies a statute administered by the Department;
b. Clarifies whether a rule, guidance
				  document, or order issued by the Department applies to a Petitioner;
				  or
c. Clarifies how a rule,
				  guidance document, or order issued by the Department applies to a
				  Petitioner.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Declaratory Order Petitions (218-RICR-60-00-2) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-2.4 - Request for Declaratory Order: Form and Submission

Current through June 14, 2024
A. A request for Declaratory Order must be in
				  writing and include the following information:
1. The name and address of the
				  Petitioner;
2. A plain statement
				  identifying the statute, rule, guidance document, or order at issue;
3. A detailed statement of all facts relied
				  upon by the Petitioner;
4. A copy
				  of any and all documents relied upon by Petitioner that are not otherwise
				  accessible to the Department; and
5. A plain statement requesting a Declaratory
				  Order, and further indicating whether Petitioner seeks:
a. An interpretation or application of a
				  statute administered by the Department;
b. Clarification as to whether a rule,
				  guidance document, or order issued by the Department applies to Petitioner;
				  and/or
c. Clarification as to how a
				  rule, guidance document, or order issued by the Department applies to
				  Petitioner.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Declaratory Order Petitions (218-RICR-60-00-2) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-2.5 - Consideration and Disposition of Request for Declaratory Order

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Department shall promptly consider and
				  respond to the request for Declaratory Order as provided in R.I. Gen. Laws
				  §
										42-35-8(c).
1. Should the Department schedule the matter
				  for further consideration, the Department shall notify Petitioner in writing of
				  the anticipated date on which the Department will grant or deny the request for
				  Declaratory Order.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Conduct of Public Hearings (218-RICR-60-00-3) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-3.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
To establish a defined set of procedures for the Department
					 of Human Services for the conduct of Public Hearings regarding proposed
					 rulemaking.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Conduct of Public Hearings (218-RICR-60-00-3) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-3.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
This regulation is promulgated pursuant to the authority
					 granted in R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-35-2(a)(4).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Conduct of Public Hearings (218-RICR-60-00-3) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-3.3 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. For the purpose of this regulation:
1. "Department" means R.I. Department of
				  Human Services.
2. "Member of the
				  Public" means any individual, firm, business, corporation, association,
				  partnership or other group.
3.
				  "Presiding Department Official" means the R.I. Department of Human Services
				  employee conducting the Public Hearing.
4. "Public Hearing" means the convening of
				  Members of the Public and agency personnel for the purpose of obtaining public
				  comment on a Proposed Rulemaking.
5. "Proposed Rulemaking" means a proposed new
				  rule, proposed amendment to a rule or proposed repeal of a rule as notices
				  pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
											42-35-2.7.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 60 - Administrative Procedures › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Conduct of Public Hearings (218-RICR-60-00-3) › Section 218-RICR-60-00-3.4 - Procedure for Conduct of Public Hearings

Current through June 14, 2024
A.
				  Convening of Public Hearing
1. Public
				  Hearings may be held at the election of the agency or as required pursuant to
				  R.I. Gen. Laws §
											42-35-2.8(c).
2. Notice of Public Hearings shall be issued
				  in accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws §§
											42-35-2.8 and
				   42-46-6, when
				  applicable.
3. The Public Hearing
				  shall be held at a time and place designated by the Department.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
These Regulations contain the licensing requirements for
					 child care centers and school age programs licensed by the Department of Human
					 Services (hereinafter the Department). The primary purpose of licensing child
					 care centers and school age programs is to safeguard the well-being of the
					 children served. Granting a license means there is clear evidence that the
					 building and grounds are safe, staff are appropriately trained and the program
					 reflects an understanding of the healthy growth and development of children.
					 The license provides assurance to families and the community that the children
					 are cared for in a safe, healthy environment with appropriate activities,
					 schedules, food, materials and equipment, and that staff encourage and support
					 the children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual
					 growth.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
These Regulations are promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen.
					 Laws Chapter
					 42-12.5 and R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-12-23, (as stated in Article 4
					 of the 2019 - 2020 R.I. State Budget).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.3 - Application

Current through June 14, 2024
The terms and provisions of these Regulations shall be
					 liberally construed to permit the Department to effectuate the purposes of
					 State law, goals and policies.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.4 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
If any provision of these Regulations or application
					 thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent
					 jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of the Regulations shall not be
					 affected thereby.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.5 - Incorporated Materials

Current through June 14, 2024
A. These
				  Regulations hereby adopt and incorporate the United States Environmental
				  Protection Agency's "Safer Choice Standards" (2015)
https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2013-12/documents/standard-for-safer-products.pdf
by reference, not including any further editions or amendments thereof and only
				  to the extent that the provisions therein are not inconsistent with these
				  Regulations.
B. These Regulations
				  hereby adopt and incorporate the United States Consumer Product Safety
				  Commission Crib Safety Standards 16 C.F.R. Parts 1219 - 1220 (2022), Safety
				  Standard for Full-Size Baby Cribs, by reference, not including any further
				  editions or amendments thereof and only to the extent that the provisions
				  therein are not inconsistent with these Regulations.
C. These Regulations hereby adopt and
				  incorporate the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult
				  Care Food Program nutritional standards
				   7 C.F.R. §
											226.20  (2022), Requirements for Meals., by
				  reference, not including any further editions or amendments thereof and only to
				  the extent that the provisions therein are not inconsistent with these
				  Regulations.
D. These Regulations
				  hereby adopt and incorporate the American Academy of Pediatrics' Safe Sleep
				  Guidelines: Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for
				  Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022
(2022) by reference, not including any further editions or amendments thereof
				  and only to the extent that these provisions therein are not inconsistent with
				  these Regulations.
E. These
				  Regulations hereby adopt and incorporate the Department of Health and Human
				  Services, Child Care and Development Fund,
				   45 C.F.R. §
											98.41(a)(1)(vii)  (2023),
				  Health and Safety Requirements, by reference, not including any further
				  editions or amendments thereof and only to the extent that the provisions
				  therein are not inconsistent with these Regulations.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.6 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Age categories are defined as follows:
1. "Infant" means a child between the ages of
				  six (6) weeks and eighteen (18) months.
2. "Younger infant" means a child between the
				  ages of six (6) weeks to twelve (12) months.
3. "Older infant" means a child between the
				  ages of twelve (12) months to eighteen (18) months.
4. "Toddler" means a child between the ages
				  of eighteen (18) months and thirty-six (36) months.
5. "Preschool" means a child between three
				  (3) and five (5) years of age.
6.
				  "Preschool 3" means a child three (3) years of age.
7. "Preschool 4" means a child four (4) years
				  of age.
8. "Preschool
				  5-6" means a child between the ages
				  of five (5) and six (6) years old, and not yet in kindergarten.
9. "School age" means a child at least five
				  (5) years of age, and in kindergarten, but under sixteen (16) years of
				  age.
10. "School age K" means a
				  child at least five (5) years of age, and in kindergarten.
11. "School age G1-G7+" means a child in
				  first (1st) through seventh (7th) grade or above, but under sixteen (16) years
				  of age
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.7 - Licensing Provisions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Interest
Any person, firm, corporation, association or agency
					 interested in opening a child care program for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers,
					 and/or School Age children contacts the Department's licensing
					 unit.
B. Application
Proposed programs submit a separate application for each
					 prospective location, which includes all supporting documentation and
					 application fee payments (R.I. Gen. Laws §
											42-12.5-5, payable to the Rhode
					 Island General Treasurer), and is reviewed by the Department for licensing
					 determination.
C. Initial
				  Licensure
1. Upon successful completion of
				  the application process and issuance of a time-limited Provisional License, the
				  licensee must develop an operational program in order to meet the needs of the
				  children served and demonstrate full compliance with these Regulations, in
				  order to transition to a Regular License.
2. To obtain and maintain a Regular License,
				  the program must demonstrate full compliance with the Regulations at all
				  times.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.8 - Physical Facilities

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Required
				  Inspections and Certifications
1. Prior to
				  receiving an initial license, the program must show compliance with current
				  inspections or certifications regarding:
a.
				  Building;
b. Fire, from a State
				  Fire Marshal;
c. Lead; to be
				  completed in accordance with Lead Poisoning Prevention, 216-RICR-50-15-3,
				  promulgated by the Rhode Island Department of Health pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws
				  §
												23-24.6-14 (not applicable in
				  buildings built after 1978 or in public school buildings);
d. Asbestos; to be completed in accordance
				  with Asbestos Control, 216-RICR-50-15-1, issued by the Rhode Island Department
				  of Health;
e. Radon; to be
				  completed in accordance with Radon Control, 216-RICR-50-15-2, issued by the
				  Rhode Island Department of Health;
f. Water potability (as applicable for
				  programs with well-water); to be completed in accordance with Public Drinking
				  Water Regulations, 216-RICR-50-05-1, and Private Drinking Water Systems
				  Regulations, 216-RICR-50-05-2, both issued by the Rhode Island Department of
				  Health;
g. Food safety (as
				  applicable for programs that prepare and serve meals);
h. Public pools (as applicable for programs
				  with a pool on program grounds); to be completed in accordance with Licensing
				  Aquatic Venues, 216-RICR-50-05-4 issued by the Rhode Island Department of
				  Health; and
i. Playground
				  Inspection for any new facilities applying for licensure subsequent to the date
				  of these Regulations or any previously licensed program making structural
				  changes to their playground/playground equipment subsequent to the date of
				  these Regulations.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.9 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Medical
				  Requirements
1. Child care programs adopt
				  policies and procedures consistent with the Rhode Island Department of Health's
				  Immunization and Communicable Disease in Preschool, School, Colleges or
				  Universities, 216-RICR-30-05-3.
a. Programs
				  are not required to maintain immunization for children who attend public,
				  private, or parochial schools approved by the Rhode Island Department of
				  Education.
b. If a child is a
				  foster child or is experiencing homelessness, a grace period of ninety (90)
				  days can be granted to obtain the immunization
				  documentation.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.10 - Routine Care of Children

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Feeding and
				  Eating
1. Eating and feeding routines meet the
				  individual needs of children in the program.
2. Staff do not force children to
				  eat.
3. A feeding plan is
				  established and followed for each Infant and Toddler prior to
				  admission.
4. Infants who are not
				  ready for self-feeding are held and fed by an individual staff member on a
				  one-to-one (1-to-1) basis.
5.
				  Bottles are never propped up at any time or placed in a crib with a
				  child.
6. A heating unit for
				  warming bottles and food is readily accessible to staff. Microwaves are not
				  used for heating bottles.
7. Only
				  BPA free plastic or glass bottles are used.
8. Bottles provided by parents/guardians are
				  labeled with the child's name.
9.
				  If the program provides bottles and reusable nipples for community use, they
				  are washed and sanitized in the dishwasher or boiled for at least five (5)
				  minutes prior to use.
10. All
				  breast milk or formula is clearly labeled with the child's name.
11. The program prepares formula that is
				  mixed and served according to manufacturer's instructions.
12. Prepared breast milk or formula is used
				  immediately or stored in the refrigerator.
13. Un-served prepared breast milk or formula
				  is returned to the parent/guardian at the end of each day.
14. Staff send home or discard any leftover
				  breast milk, formula, and/or food that remains in bottles and/or containers
				  after feeding. These items may not be reserved in the program.
15. Food is not used as an incentive unless
				  specifically stated in the child's IEP/IFSP.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.11 - Enrollment and Staffing

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Enrollment Age
1. For admission into an Infant program, a
				  child is at least six (6) weeks of age.
2. For admission into a Toddler program, a
				  child is at least eighteen (18) months of age.
3. For admission into a Preschool program, a
				  child is at least three (3) years of age.
4. For admission into a School Age program, a
				  child is at least five (5) years of age and in kindergarten.
a. A child in a School Age program must also
				  be under sixteen (16) years of age.
5. The program does not enroll children or
				  allow attendance of children who are outside of the ages for which the program
				  is licensed.
6. Under no
				  circumstances is a child in care for over fourteen (14) consecutive hours.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.12 - Staff Qualifications and Ongoing Professional Development

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A. Comprehensive Background Checks
1. All individuals working or engaging
				  directly with children who are employed or act as a volunteer in the program,
				  must complete all requirements of a comprehensive background check as outlined
				  here:
https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/child-care/child-care-providers/background-checks
prior to the assignment of child care duties, and every five (5) years
				  thereafter.
a. Any volunteer or staff under
				  the age of eighteen (18), is required to be cleared through a Child Abuse and
				  Neglect Central Registry Check prior to participating in child care duties. BCI
				  or fingerprints are not processed for those under eighteen (18) years of
				  age.
b. Within thirty (30) days of
				  receipt of written notification of disqualifying information, the applicant or
				  staff may appeal the finding of the comprehensive background check.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.13 - Administration

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A. Required Notifications
1. The program is responsible for immediately
				  notifying the Department, in writing, of major changes which affect the
				  license, including:
a. Change of Child Care
				  Administrator, School Age Administrator, Education Coordinator, Site
				  Coordinator or Night Time Care Coordinator;
b. Intent to change the name of the
				  program;
c. Intent to change
				  ownership of the program;
d. Intent
				  to change the physical address/location of the program;
e. Intent to use different/additional spaces
				  for classrooms;
f. Intent to change
				  the numbers or ages of children served; and/or
g. Any other major changes in the
				  program.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Child Care Center and School Age Program Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-1.14 - Learning and Development

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A. Curriculum:
				  Program and Classroom Level Content
1.
				  Programs maintain program and classroom level curriculum.
2. The program level curriculum is informed
				  by program philosophy, beliefs, practices, and relevant research.
3. Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs
				  are also guided by the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development
				  Standards.
4. The program level
				  curriculum considers the developmentally appropriate needs of all children
				  served.
5. Written or electronic
				  documentation of the classroom level curriculum (lesson plans or planning
				  documentation) is easily accessible in each individual classroom.
6. Classroom level curriculum is completed on
				  a weekly basis and includes:
a. A list of
				  activities and opportunities available to children throughout the
				  week;
b. Materials and equipment
				  that are needed to support activities and opportunities; and
c. Relevant Rhode Island Early Learning and
				  Development Standards for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool
				  programs.
7. Classroom
				  level curriculum for the previous three (3) months is maintained
				  on-site.
8. The Education
				  Coordinator or Site Coordinator meets with each Teacher or staff to consult on
				  program planning and to assist in the planning for individual children at least
				  monthly.
9. Teachers share planning
				  information with other classroom staff.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Family Child Care Home Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-2.1 - General Provisions

Current through June 14, 2024
2.1.1
Purpose
A. These Regulations
				  contain the licensing requirements for Family Child Care Homes licensed by the
				  Department of Human Services (hereinafter the Department). Child Care Licensing
				  Regulations represent the foundation for Rhode Island's Quality Rating
				  Improvement System (QRIS) and aims to ensure basic health and safety
				  requirements are met by providers when delivering care to children. Granting a
				  license indicates there is clear evidence that the residence and surrounding
				  grounds are safe and that providers are appropriately trained to understand,
				  and support, a child's healthy growth and development. The license provides
				  assurance to both families and the community that children are cared for in a
				  safe environment with age-appropriate activities, schedules, food, materials
				  and equipment, and that providers encourage and facilitate learning
				  opportunities to support children's physical, social, emotional and
				  intellectual growth.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Family Child Care Home Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-2.2 - Licensing Provisions

Current through June 14, 2024
2.2.1
Application Process
A.
				  Orientation and Pre-service Training
1. An
				  applicant interested in becoming a child care provider must contact the
				  Department to formally enroll in an Orientation.
2. The applicant must successfully complete
				  Orientation and a course of Pre-Service Training, as determined by the
				  Department, prior to submitting an application to the Department.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Family Child Care Home Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-2.3 - Licensing Standards

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2.3.1
Physical
				  Facilities
A. Required Inspections and
				  Certifications
1. Prior to receiving an
				  initial license and to maintain this licensure status, the provider must show
				  compliance with the following inspections or certifications:
a. Fire; to be completed annually;
b. Lead; to be completed every two (2) years
				  unless lead-free certificate is obtained;
(1)
				  Provider shall comply with Lead Poisoning Prevention, 216-RICR-50-15-3,
				  promulgated by the Rhode Island Department of Health pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws
				  §
														23-24.6-14 (Lead Poisoning Prevention Act).
c. Radon; to be completed every three (3)
				  years in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Radon Control,
				  216-RICR-50-15-2, issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health;
d. Water potability; tests to be completed in
				  accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Private Drinking Water Systems,
				  216-RICR-50-05-2 issued by the Rhode Island Department of
				  Health.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - Group Family Child Care Home Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-7.1 - General Provisions

Current through June 14, 2024
7.1.1
Purpose
A. These Regulations
				  contain the licensing requirements for Group Family Child Care Homes licensed
				  by the Department of Human Services (hereinafter the Department). Child Care
				  Licensing Regulations represent the foundation for Rhode Island's Quality
				  Rating Improvement System (QRIS) and aims to ensure basic health and safety
				  requirements are met by providers when delivering care to children. Granting a
				  license indicates there is clear evidence that the residence and surrounding
				  grounds are safe and that providers are appropriately trained to understand,
				  and support, a child's healthy growth and development. The license provides
				  assurance to both families and the community that children are cared for in a
				  safe environment with age-appropriate activities, schedules, food, materials
				  and equipment, and that providers encourage and facilitate learning
				  opportunities to support children's physical, social, emotional and
				  intellectual growth.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - Group Family Child Care Home Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-7.2 - Licensing Provisions

Current through June 14, 2024
7.2.1
Application Process
A. Orientation and
				  Pre-service Training
1. An applicant
				  interested in becoming a child care provider must contact the Department to
				  formally enroll in an Orientation
2. The applicant must successfully complete
				  Orientation and a course of Pre-Service Training, as determined by the
				  Department, prior to submitting an application to the Department.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - Group Family Child Care Home Regulations for Licensure › Section 218-RICR-70-00-7.3 - Licensing Standards

Current through June 14, 2024
7.3.1
Physical
				  Facilities
A. Required Inspections and
				  Certifications
1. Prior to receiving an
				  initial license and to maintain this licensure status, the provider must show
				  compliance with the following inspections or certifications:
a. Fire; to be completed annually;
b. Lead; to be completed every two (2) years
				  unless lead-free certificate is obtained;
(1)
				  Provider shall comply with Lead Poisoning Prevention, 216-RICR-50-15-3,
				  promulgated by the Rhode Island Department of Health pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws
				  §
														23-24.6-14 (Lead Poisoning Prevention Act).
c. Radon; to be completed every three (3)
				  years in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Radon Control,
				  216-RICR-50-15-2, issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health;
d. Water potability; tests to be completed in
				  accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Private Drinking Water Systems,
				  216-RICR-50-05-2 issued by the Rhode Island Department of
				  Health.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 12 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Early Childhood Care and Education Capital Fund › Section 218-RICR-70-00-12.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The purpose of these Rules and Regulations
				  is to govern the Rhode Island Early Childhood Care and Education Capital Fund
				  Program (the "Program"). The primary purpose of the Program is to increase the
				  State's supply of quality early learning facilities by providing resources to
				  fund:
1. The improvement of existing early
				  learning facilities;
2. The
				  expansion of existing early learning facilities;
3. The development of new early learning
				  facilities; and
4. The provision of
				  technical assistance to Early Childhood Care and Education providers in matters
				  related to early learning facility planning.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 12 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Early Childhood Care and Education Capital Fund › Section 218-RICR-70-00-12.2 - Application and Authority

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The terms and provisions of these Rules and Regulations
					 shall be liberally construed to permit the Department to effectuate the
					 purposes of State law, goals, and policies. R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-12-23 designates the Department as the lead agency of the State responsible for the
					 planning and coordination of State involvement in the area of child care in
					 Rhode Island, including administration and enforcement, and, therefore, these
					 Rules and Regulations are promulgated pursuant to that Chapter and also in
					 accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 4235.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 12 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Early Childhood Care and Education Capital Fund › Section 218-RICR-70-00-12.4 - Allocation of Funds

Current through June 14, 2024
12.4.1
Program Funding and Use of Funds
A. The Program shall be funded from the
				  proceeds of a general obligation bond issuance dedicated to this purpose and
				  approved by voters at the March 2, 2021 Special Election in addition to any
				  charitable contributions received by the Department as may occur. Program funds
				  shall be used to pay for the following purposes:
1. Grants to Eligible Organizations pursuing
				  Eligible Projects at eligible facilities.
2. Technical assistance to Early Childhood
				  Care and Education providers in matters related to capital planning for
				  Eligible Projects and/or assistance with preparing Program
				  applications.
3. Costs associated
				  with administration of the Program.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 12 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Early Childhood Care and Education Capital Fund › Section 218-RICR-70-00-12.5 - Eligible Costs

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A. The Department
				  will, at its discretion, approve a Scope of Work for each Eligible Project
				  selected for funding under this Program. Each approved Scope of Work shall be
				  limited to eligible cost items.
B.
				  Per Rhode Island Public Law 080 (2020), "An Act Relating to Making
				  Appropriations in Support of FY2021," the following project costs are deemed
				  eligible under this Program:
1. Acquisition
				  of land or other real property.
2.
				  Preparation of reports, plans, engineering, specifications, design, and /or
				  inspections.
3. Costs of
				  construction, rehabilitation, expansion, demolition, site work, the provision
				  of utilities, and/or the upgrading or conversion of building systems.
4. Costs of furniture, fixtures, and/or
				  equipment.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 12 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Early Childhood Care and Education Capital Fund › Section 218-RICR-70-00-12.6 - Program Administration

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Department
				  shall establish, administer, and oversee the Rhode Island Early Childhood and
				  Education Capital Fund provided, however, that the Department may contract with
				  a Qualified Community Partner Organization to administer the Program.
B. To ensure compliance with Program
				  requirements as set forth in these Regulations and/or in contract documents
				  issued pursuant to Program awards, the Department may request, and Eligible
				  Organizations receiving Program funding shall provide, information and reports
				  on Eligible Projects funded hereunder. The Department may conduct unannounced
				  site visits and inspections as it may deem necessary.
C. If approved for Program funding, the
				  Eligible Organization will execute grant documents which shall set forth, among
				  other things, certain terms and conditions of participation in the
				  Program.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 218 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 70 - Office of Child Care Licensing › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 12 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Early Childhood Care and Education Capital Fund › Section 218-RICR-70-00-12.7 - Application Process

Current through June 14, 2024
12.7.1
Submission of Proposals for Funding
A. All parties seeking Program funding shall
				  submit an application to the Department. As described in §§ 12.7.3
				  and 12.7.4 of this Part, the Department shall create a set of applications
				  specific to the types of Program funding available. All application forms
				  created shall, at a minimum, require applicants to demonstrate conformance with
				  threshold eligibility and to provide a narrative statement of need as described
				  below.
1. Threshold Eligibility: To be
				  considered for funding under the Program, all applicants must be Eligible
				  Organizations seeking to advance Eligible Projects at Eligible Facilities as
				  defined in §
												12.3   of this Part.
2. Narrative Statement of Need: To be
				  considered for funding under the Program, all applicants must provide a
				  narrative statement that demonstrates:
a. The
				  need for such project;
b. A
				  financial need for the requested Program funding;
c. The benefits of the project to low-income
				  families, regardless of whether those families are enrolled in CCAP and/or
				  another Public Subsidy program;
d.
				  The benefits of the project to the community in which it is located; and
e. Local support for the
				  project.