Archive for the SCDSS Child Care Licensing Expert Category

My question is how are we supposed to handle soiled clothing? As an example, underwear or clothes with a BM? We have always sent clothes home to be washed…had a parent complain about this due to ruined clothes. Thank you for your inquiry regarding soiled non-disposable items.

I have a two part question. Are two year olds allowed in the same classroom as infants under the age of 12 months? Also are two year olds required to be behind a firewall at all times? Thank you for your question regarding mixed age groups. DSS

Are infants allowed to sleep in a sleepsuit, not a swaddle during nap time? My son uses Merlins Magic sleepsuit to sleep. If not he will be rolling all over the crib. Thank you for your question regarding sleep sacks in childcare. DSS Regulations regarding infants in

I am the lead teacher with 30 years experience. Can a teacher with only 6 months of experience be left in a infant class with 5 infants without a second teacher being in the infant room? Thank you for your question regarding caregiver qualifications within a childcare

Question 1: Toddlers room age 2 to 3 how many children to 1 teacher including after schools in the same classroom setting and when is a second teacher is needed? I work in a early care setting and was not given a handbook. Question 2: In a

Is a early care program required to inform parents when there is a possible environmental issue at the school? i.e. Mold/Mildew? Thank you for your question regarding parent’s notification. DSS Regulation 114-503D(2)(j) states parents should be notified if a legal or health issue occurs which impacts the

Is there a regulation or guideline that stipulates how often a bottle needs to be replaced for an infant in a licensed facility? Thank you for your question regarding any guidelines on how often a bottle needs to be replaced. The DSS Regulations of a child care

I know that biting is a fairly common issue with toddlers but my son has a child in his class who is very aggressive and a persistent biter. I’m assuming my son finally got tired of it and bit back. The bite left a terrible bruise on

Hi Charlene, Today was our 3.5 month old son’s first day at a daycare facility. When touring this facility we were assured they would follow the schedule we have outlined for his feeding, wake time, and sleep, but we learned today that the staff will not put

A child care program has a concern about moms providing breastmilk past one year old. The concern is that what if another child drinks from the sippy cup with provided breastmilk. While unlikely, what is the consideration from a licensing perspective. Breastfeeding is strongly recommended to continue