Licensing rules and Regulations
LICENSING RULES FOR GROUP CHILD CARE CENTERS AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
DCF 251
Chapter DCF 251 is the rule governing Group Child Care Centers, which provide care and supervision to 9 or more children for less than 24 hours a day. There are also other rules governing the out-of- home care of children.
LICENSING RULES FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE CENTERS
DCF 250
Chapter DCF 250 is the rule governing Family Child Care Centers, which provide care and supervision to between 4 and 8 children under age 7 years for less than 24 hours a day.