Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules Index (topics)
CHILD CARE CENTERS
Abuse and neglect, reporting, Minn. Rules 9503.0130
Access to child, parents or guardians of child, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41, 142H.21
Access to data, video security cameras, recordings, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.68, 142H.22
Accidents
Posted procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Written policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
Accidents and emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23
Administration
Center administrative records, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.25
Directors, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.05
Drop-in child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.17
Immunization records, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Night care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.16
Parent communication, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.20
Policies and procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.04
Vaccination records, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15
Admission procedures, sick care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.19
After-school care, day programs, see SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
Age categories
Designation and grouping, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.11
Terminology, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01
Age category groupings, Minn. Rules 9503.0040
Aides
Drop-in child care programs, employee distribution, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41
Qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.08
Allergy prevention and response
Food allergy information, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32
Policies and procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.15
Arrival and departure times, designation, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01
Assistant teachers, qualifications, education and experience, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.07
Attendance records, daily classroom tracking, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.30
Background checks, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03
Bedding, Minn. Rules 9503.0050
Behavior guidance
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01
Policies and procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.13
Prohibited actions, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.13
Separation, defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01
Behavior guidance policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0055
Bodily fluids, handling and disposal procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Building ordinances, compliance, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Business development, Minn. Statutes 2026 116J.418
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), staff training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09
Carseats, requirements in transporting, Minn. Rules 9503.0150
Carseats, staff training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09
Child abuse and maltreatment
Appeal of determination of maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.33
Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.17
Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.28
Child care assistance programs, Minn. Rules 3400.0010 to 3400.0230
Child Care Community Partnerships Office, Minn. Statutes 2026 116J.418
Child care fix-it tickets, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.17
Child care program plan, contents, Minn. Rules 9503.0045
Child care program plan, developmental activities, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01
Child passenger restraint systems, requirements in transporting, Minn. Rules 9503.0150
Child with special needs, Minn. Rules 9503.0065
Children with disabilities
Behavior guidance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.13
Communication with parent, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.15
Individual child care program plan (ICCPP), Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.15
Special health care needs or disabilities, defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01
Children's records, contents, Minn. Rules 9503.0125
Clean
Defined, Minn. Rules 9503.0005
Requirements for center, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, schedule and requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.31
Clothing, sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085
Complaints, reporting, policies and procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.61
Conferences with parents, Minn. Rules 9503.0095
Contagious and infectious diseases, notice to parents, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Contract workers, disqualification, reevaluation requests, Minn. Rules 9503.0030
Contracts and agreements, full-day services, Minn. Statutes 2026 142D.124
Corporal punishment, prohibitions, Minn. Rules 9503.0055
Correction orders, Minn. Rules 9503.0170
Cradleboards
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.01, 245A.02
License variance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.46, 245A.1435
Safety requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.45
Cribs, safety requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.45
Crisis nurseries, see CRISIS NURSERIES
Data privacy
Children's records, Minn. Rules 9503.0125
Staff personnel records, Minn. Rules 9503.0120
Day care centers, see CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS
Day care sliding fee program, see CHILD CARE SLIDING FEE PROGRAM
Day programs, defined, Minn. Rules 9503.0015
Definitions
Child care center licensing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01
Child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.01
Facility improvement expenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.30
Lead poisoning prevention, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.9501
Transportation services, Minn. Statutes 2026 299A.11
Definitions, generally, Minn. Rules 9503.0005, 9503.0015
Designated areas, exclusive use, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Developmentally disabled children, behavior guidance procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0055
Diaper changing, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Directors, duties, qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.05
Disability access, Minn. Rules 1341.0011
Disclosure
Children's records, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.27
Employees, reference checks, limitation of liability, Minn. Statutes 2026 604A.33
Disinfection, sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085
Documented technical assistance, license noncompliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.171
Drinking water, sanitary procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32
Drop-in child care programs, see DROP-IN CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, Minn. Rules 9503.0075
Education and training
Abusive head trauma, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09
Accredited coursework, topics, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.01
Child care basics, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09
Child development and learning, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09
Child passenger restraint systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09
In-service training requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09
Maltreatment of minors, internal review response, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.36
Orientation, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.65
Pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09
Pediatric first aid, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09
Policies and procedures, staff and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.04
Electrical outlets, shielding, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Emergencies
Posting telephone numbers, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Procedures, posting, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Written policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
Emergencies, written preparedness plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.66, 142H.23
Emergency equipment, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Emotional abuse, prohibitions, Minn. Rules 9503.0055
Employees, see CHILD CARE WORKERS
Enrollment, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15
Environmental health
Pest control, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
Radon testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35
Water supply testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35
Equipment
Condition, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Requirements, generally, Minn. Rules 9503.0060
Sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085
Experimental research activities, parental approval, Minn. Rules 9503.0105
Facilities
Exits, Minn. Rules 7511.1006
Exits, State Building Code, Minn. Rules 1305.1006
Indoor space, requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
Outdoor activities
Furnishings and equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
Pest control, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
Sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085
State Building Code classification, Minn. Rules 1305.0302
State Building Code compliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
Windows, Minn. Rules 1311.0505, 1311.0702
Facility improvement expenses
Grants for, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.30, 142E.32
Greater Minnesota capital grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 116J.417
Loans for, Minn. Statutes 2026 465.73
Family day care homes, see FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
Family visitation centers, Minn. Statutes 2026 119A.37, 142D.15
Field trips, Minn. Rules 9503.0100
Field trips, permission forms and parent information, transportation, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.33
Fines for noncompliance, Minn. Rules 9503.0170
Fines, license violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.05, 245A.03
Fire extinguishers
Annual servicing, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Posted instructions, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Fire inspections, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Fire prevention procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
Fire protection, fire code, compliance, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Fire safety
Emergency preparedness plan, fire drills, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23
Inspections, State Fire Code compliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
First aid
Emergency kit, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09
First aid kits
Availability, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Field trips, Minn. Rules 9503.0100
Food
Allergy information, Minn. Rules 9503.0145
Meals and snacks
Night care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0070
Providing, Minn. Rules 9503.0145
Sick care programs, preparation restrictions, Minn. Rules 9503.0085
Nutritional requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0145
Sanitation, Minn. Rules 9503.0145
Food, drinking water, and nutrition, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32
Food service
Equipment, Minn. Rules 4626.0506
Highly susceptible populations, Minn. Rules 4626.0447
Full-day services, Minn. Statutes 2026 142D.124
Fundraising, parental consent for child involvement, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.22
Furnishings
Night care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0070
Requirements, generally, Minn. Rules 9503.0060
Furnishings and equipment
Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.31
Indoor play equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14
Interest areas, required support, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14
Natural elements and materials, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.141
Outdoor activities, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14
Sick care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.19
Greater Minnesota capital grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 116J.417
Guardians, access to child, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41
Hand sinks, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Hand washing, health policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Hand washing, staff requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Hazardous materials
Choking hazards, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01
Health consultant review, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Health policies
Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.31
Diapers, changing areas, and disposal procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Hand washing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Health consultant review, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Immunizations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Physical examination of child, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Tobacco, vaping, drugs, and alcohol use by staff, prohibited activities, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Health policies, written, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Health standards, vaccinations for children, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15
Hiring practices, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.67
Hot surfaces, shielding, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Hours of operation, operating options, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.03
Human services commissioner
Correction orders, Minn. Rules 9503.0170
Inspections, administrative records, Minn. Rules 9503.0115
Illness, exclusion from center, Minn. Rules 9503.0080
Immunizations, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Parental information, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.20
Records and record keeping, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.27, 142H.29
In-service training, content, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09
Indoor space, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Child-appropriate storage and fixtures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
Furnishings and equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
Infants
Age designation, Minn. Rules 9503.0050
Cribs, Minn. Rules 9503.0050
Diets, Minn. Rules 9503.0145
Equipment and furniture, cleanliness, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Equipment and materials requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0060
Health consultant reviews, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Night care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0070
Staff to child ratios, Minn. Rules 9503.0040
Information exchange, vaccination records, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.3351
Injuries and incidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23
Injuries, written policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
Inspections
Cribs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.45
Facilities, State Building Code compliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
Fire marshal, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Records, Minn. Rules 9503.0115
Records, vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15
Video security cameras, requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.68
Interest areas, access to children, Minn. Rules 9503.0045
Internal review procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.54
Lead (mineral)
Drinking water testing, remediation, reporting, notice to parents, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.9273
Grants, drinking water remediation, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.9275
Hazard reduction, see Lead hazard reduction under LEAD (MINERAL)
Inspections, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.9504
Lead (mineral), abatement, see Child care buildings under LEAD (MINERAL)
Liability
Child abuse and maltreatment, mitigating factors, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.30
Employee reference checks, limitation, Minn. Statutes 2026 604A.33
Liability insurance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.62
License-exempt child care centers, see LICENSE-EXEMPT CHILD CARE CENTERS
Licenses, Minn. Rules 9503.0010, 9503.0170
Conditional licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.16
Correction orders
Prohibiting quotas, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.16
Reconsideration, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.20
Disqualification, data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.46
Generally, see Licenses under HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 256.01
Noncompliance weighted risk system, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.171
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.02
Risk reduction plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.54
Suspensions, fines, or revocations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.18
Variances, data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.46
Linens, sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085
Location, MFIP orientation, Minn. Statutes 2026 142G.27
Maltreatment of minors
Internal review, reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.36
Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.28
Materials and supplies
Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.31
Diapers, changing areas, and disposal procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14
Meals and snacks, food, drinking water, and nutrition, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32
Medically complex or technologically dependent children, see PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE (PPEC) CENTERS
Medication
Administration policy, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01
Parental consent, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Medicines, administering, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Mentally ill children, see Professional home-based family treatment under MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN
Missing children, procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
Nap policy, Minn. Rules 9503.0050
Naps and rest, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.12
Night care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.16
Defined, Minn. Rules 9503.0015
Requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0070
Notice, contagious and infectious diseases, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Notice requirements
Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.17
Laws and regulations, changes, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.60
Lead (mineral) content of drinking water, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.9273
Video security cameras, policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.68
Nursery schools, see NURSERY SCHOOLS
Nutrition, Minn. Rules 9503.0145
Nutritional requirements, CACFP standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32
Occasional participants, health records, transfers, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15
On-site child care centers
Children, Youth, and Families Department licensing, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.05
Human services licensing, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 245A.03
Outdoor activities
Furnishings and equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.14
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
Outdoor activity area, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Owners
Background checks and studies
Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.14
Duration of disqualification, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.15
Owners, defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.01, 245A.02
Parent Aware, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.17
Parent conferences, progress reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.20
Parent visitation policies, legal restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.21
Parenting time centers, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.46
Parents, access to child, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41
Parents, consulting with
Bedtime, night care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0070
Child with special needs, Minn. Rules 9503.0065
Conferences, Minn. Rules 9503.0090
Contagious and infectious diseases, notice, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Experimental research activities, Minn. Rules 9503.0105
Field trips, written permission, Minn. Rules 9503.0100
Infant diets, Minn. Rules 9503.0145
Information at enrollment, Minn. Rules 9503.0090
Medicine, administering, permission, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Nap and rest policy, Minn. Rules 9503.0050
Pets, presence at center, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Progress reports, Minn. Rules 9503.0090
Public relations activities, Minn. Rules 9503.0105
Separation of child from group, Minn. Rules 9503.0055
Sick care program, policies, Minn. Rules 9503.0085
Sick children, Minn. Rules 9503.0080, 9503.0140
Visitation by parents, Minn. Rules 9503.0095
Payments to, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.17
Pets, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Phone numbers, emergency, posting, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Physical examination of child, admission procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Physical examinations of children, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Policies
Video security camera requirements, written policy, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.68
Policies and procedures
Accidents and emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23
Allergy prevention and response plan, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.15
Behavior guidance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.13
Child participation in research or publicity, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.22
Communication to parents, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.20
Education and training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.04, 142H.09
Emergencies and accidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23
Health policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Injuries and incidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23
Maltreatment of minors, internal review procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.36
Medication administration, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Parent visitation policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.21
Program administration, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.04
Social media policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.22
Tobacco, vaping, drugs, and alcohol use by staff, prohibited activities, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Posting (notices)
Conditional licenses orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.16
Facility floor plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.23
License, parent and guardian accessible, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
Maltreatment investigations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.16, 142B.18
Radon test results, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35
Reportable diseases, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.18
Suspensions, fines, or revocations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.18
Tobacco product prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Postsecondary institutions, child care grants program, Minn. Rules 4830.7000 to 4830.7900
Predatory offenders, notice about, Minn. Statutes 2026 244.052
Preschoolers
Age designation, Minn. Rules 9503.0040
Drop in programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0075
Equipment and materials requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0060
Staff to child ratios, Minn. Rules 9503.0040
Preschools, see PRESCHOOLS
Program plan and activities
Exceptions, sick care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.19
Naps and rest, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.12
Outdoor activities, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.11
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.11
Property taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 272.02
Providers, child care centers defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.01
Public relations activities, parental approval, Minn. Rules 9503.0105
Public relations projects, parental consent for child involvement, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.22
Public school students, homes, designation as, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.92
Quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), Minn. Statutes 2026 142D.13
Radon testing, notice of results, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35
Rating tool, Parent Aware, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.17
Records and record keeping
Accidents, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
Administrative records, Minn. Rules 9503.0115
Attendance records for publicly funded services, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41
Attendance records of children, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.30
Center administrative records, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.25
Children's records, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.27, Minn. Rules 9503.0125
Cribs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.45
Daily classroom tracking, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.30
Education and training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.04
Emergencies, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
Experienced aides, use violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41
Fire drills, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
Immunizations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
In-service training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09
Injuries, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
Inspections, vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15
Kindergarten attendance, Minn. Rules 9503.0040
Parent permission forms, Minn. Rules 9503.0105
Personnel records, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.26, Minn. Rules 9503.0120
Separation of child from group, Minn. Rules 9503.0055
Separation time from group, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.25
Staff distribution, Minn. Rules 9503.0040
Tornado drills, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
Unqualified substitute hours, tracking, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.08
Vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15, 144.3351
Video security cameras, retention and disposal of recordings, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.68
Recycling space, State Building Code, Minn. Rules 1303.1500
Registered nurses, sick care programs, staff, Minn. Rules 9503.0085
Reportable diseases, sick children, notification requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.18
Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.28, Minn. Rules 9503.0130
Reports given
Child abuse and maltreatment
Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.61
Mandatory reporters, Minn. Statutes 2026 260E.055, 260E.06, 260E.34
Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.61
Experienced aides, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41
Immunizations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.29
Lead (mineral) content of drinking water, Minn. Statutes 2026 145.9273
Maltreatment, internal reviews, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.36
Vaccinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.15
Reports given, vaccinations, Minn. Rules 4604.0410
Reports to parents
Daily reports, infants and toddlers, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.20
Progress reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.20
Research, parental consent for child involvement, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.22
Resource and referral programs, see under CHILD CARE
Rest policy, Minn. Rules 9503.0050
Restraints, prone restraint prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.52
Risk reduction plan
Annual review, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.24
Food avoiding choking hazards, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32
Risk reduction plans, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.54
Room temperature, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Safety
Fire inspections, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
Hazard avoidance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
Nutrition standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.32
Radon testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35
Water supply testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35
School age children
Age designation, Minn. Rules 9503.0040
Drop-in programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0075
Equipment and materials, Minn. Rules 9503.0060
Staff to child ratios, Minn. Rules 9503.0040
School-age children, child care programs, see SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
School buildings and grounds, use, see SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Screen doors and windows, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Separation of child from group, restrictions, Minn. Rules 9503.0055
Separation time from group
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.13
Permitted and prohibited acts, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.13
Records and record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.25
Sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085
Admission procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.19
Health policies and practices, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.19
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01
Sick children
Defined, Minn. Rules 9503.0005
Exclusion from center, Minn. Rules 9503.0080
Notification requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.18
Providing space, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.18
Space separate from activity area, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.34
Social media policies, parental consent for release of images, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.22
Staff
Aides, Minn. Rules 9503.0034
Assistant teachers, Minn. Rules 9503.0033
Child care assistants, qualifications, Minn. Rules 9503.0034
Definitions, Minn. Rules 9503.0030
Directors, qualifications, Minn. Rules 9503.0031
Distribution requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0040
Drop-in child care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0075
Emergencies, instruction, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
Field trips, transportation, staff ratios, Minn. Rules 9503.0150
Fire procedures, instructions, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
First aid training, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
Food allergy information, providing, Minn. Rules 9503.0145
Hand washing requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Health consultant, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Licensed practical nurses, Minn. Rules 9503.0032, 9503.0033
Night care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0070
Personnel records, contents, Minn. Rules 9503.0120
Registered nurses, Minn. Rules 9503.0032, 9503.0033
Sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085
Special needs children, Minn. Rules 9503.0065
Substitute staff, qualifications, Minn. Rules 9503.0034
Teachers, Minn. Rules 9503.0032
Volunteers, qualifications, Minn. Rules 9503.0034
Staff distribution, arrival and departures times, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41
Staff orientation, required topics, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.09
Staff-to-child ratios, Minn. Rules 9503.0040
Distribution requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.10
Drop-in child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.17
Sick care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.19
State Building Code, compliance, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Storage space, child's clothing, Minn. Rules 9503.0150
Substitutes, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.08
Subsurface sewage treatment systems, design flow, Minn. Rules 7081.0130
Supervision, definitions, Human Services Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 245A.02
Supervision of children
Aides, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.08
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.01
Directors, education and training, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.08
Naps and rest, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.12
Sight and hearing exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.24
Swimming pools, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Teachers
Assistant teachers, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.07
Qualifications, education and experience, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.06
Technology grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 142D.23
Telephone, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.66, 142H.34
Temporary physical needs of child, accommodations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.15
Toddlers
Age designation, Minn. Rules 9503.0040
Drop in programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0075
Equipment and furniture, cleanliness, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Equipment and materials, Minn. Rules 9503.0060
Staff to child ratios, Minn. Rules 9503.0040
Toilets
Cleaning, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Number, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Requirements, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Sick care programs, Minn. Rules 9503.0085
Tornado drills, procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0110
Tornado shelters, posted procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0140
Transportation, Minn. Rules 9503.0150
Transportation, child passenger restraints, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.66
Transportation services
Field trips, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.33
Valid drivers' license, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41
Wheelchair transportation, Minn. Statutes 2026 299A.11 to 299A.17
Types of, MFIP orientation, Minn. Statutes 2026 142G.27
Unacceptable behavior, procedures, Minn. Rules 9503.0055
Video security cameras, requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.68
Violations and penalties
Child care assistance, billing violations, stop payment, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.17
Crib use, violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.45
Experienced aide violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41
Illegal remuneration, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.51, 609.542
License noncompliance, documented technical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.171
Wrongful employment, crime, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.01, 142E.51, 142E.55, 609.816
Wrongfully obtaining child care assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.25
Violations of law, penalties, Minn. Rules 9503.0170
Visitation by parents, Minn. Rules 9503.0095
Visitation, parent visitation policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.21
Voluntary prekindergarten program, Minn. Statutes 2026 142D.08
Volunteer workers, qualifications, Minn. Rules 9503.0034
Volunteers, qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.08
Water, Minn. Rules 9503.0145
Water bottles or cups, reusable, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.41
Water hazards, Minn. Rules 9503.0155
Water supply, safety testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142H.35
Weighted risk system, license noncompliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.171
Workplace accident and injury reduction, compliance, Minn. Rules 5208.1500