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CHILD CARE INSPECTION PROGRAM
Inspections include child care centers, mother’s day out and after
school programs. In these facilities, we conduct food service,
environmental health and safety and playground inspections. These
inspections are performed routinely and on a complaint basis.
Persons who work in child care facilities must have a Child Care
Workers permit, Mantoux Tuberculosis Test, First Aid and CPR
Training.
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N O T I C E
Effective January 15, 2008 a Child
Care Center Director who is licensed, as such, by the State of
Texas may give this training to their Child Care Center
Workers. To do so they must register with the City of Arlington
by submitting a copy of their State Certification and a copy of
their class curriculum to be approved by the City of Arlington
Health Division. Class must be at least two (2) hours in length
and curriculum must include training in the following area:
- Classroom
Management – Child/Worker ratio requirements, classroom
management (discipline & guidance practices) and supervisory
requirements.
- Basic
food service if food is prepared and served on-site –
State required temperatures and related procedures for cooking,
holding, cool down, serving and storage of foods. Utensil
washing and sanitizing of utensils and equipment.
- Basic
food service if only snacks provided from an approved source
are served on-site – Storage and serving
requirements.
- Effective
worker and child hand washing techniques.
- Proper
sanitization of sippy cups, toys, table surfaces, etc...
- Recognizing
common childhood illnesses and understanding of exclusion
requirements.
- Emergency
– Policy for handling emergencies, evacuation and relocation
plans.
- Proper
steps in diaper changing.
- Playground
– Recognizing hazards.
- Recognizing
abuse and neglect.
Should you require additional information, please
contact the Community Services Department at 817-459-6777. |
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Care Worker’s Permit
The Child Care Worker’s Permit is required for all persons who own
a child care center, or whose work involves caring for children.
Permits are obtained by attending a 2-hour training class on child
care safety and sanitation, food safety, and communicable disease
prevention. The Child Care Worker’s Permit costs $20.00 and is valid
for three years.
Child Care Plan Review
All new or remodeled child care centers are required to submit
plans to be reviewed for compliance with health code regulations. As
a part of this process, construction or structural design
inspections are performed. All facilities must go through this
process before a health permit to operate can be issued. In addition
to the health permit, a certificate of occupancy is also required.
The certificate of occupancy can be obtained through the Building
Inspection Dept., which is located at City Hall, 101 W. Abram.
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