Section 465IAC2-11-37. Plan of operation

   (a) Prior to initial licensure, the child caring institution shall submit to the SDPW the following documentation:

(1) Needs assessment.

(2) Purpose of child caring institution.

(3) Ages, gender, and type of children to be served.

(4) Location of child caring institution and geographic area from which children will be received.

(5) Type of buildings.

(6) Financial information regarding the following:

(A) New construction and maintenance of building.

(B) Operation of the child caring institution and child care program.

(C) Sources of income and fundraising methods.

(7) Program design for the children as follows:

(A) Emotional and social development.

(B) Education.

(C) Work program.

(D) Recreation.

(E) Nutrition.

(F) Medical and dental care.

(G) Clothing.

(H) Family involvement.

(I) Discipline.

(8) Administration is to include the following:

(A) Identification of the governing body or members of the board of directors including full name, address, and occupation of each.

(B) A plan for staffing including number and types of positions anticipated, job descriptions, and qualifications.

  (b) The child caring institution shall operate in accordance with the written plan of operation. (Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-11-37; filed Jun 27, 1991, 12:00 p.m.: 14 IR 2007; readopted filed Jul 12, 2001, 1:40 p.m.: 24 IR 4235; readopted filed Nov 27, 2007, 6:52 a.m.: 20071226-IR-465070551RFA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 4:02 p.m.: 20131225-IR-465130459RFA) NOTE: Transferred from the Division of Family Resources (470 IAC 3-13-37) to the Department of Child Services (465 IAC 2-11-37) by P.L.234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1, 2005.