The information provided on this page is a basic outline of Arizona Child Care requirements that pertain to the design and construction of Child Care Facilities in the State of Arizona. This information is a brief synopsis and does not include all of the detailed requirements needed to satisfy the governing authorities for Child Care Licensing, Building Code, Fire Code, Accessibility, or local Zoning. These guidelines are for general information and planning purposes. Contact the governing authority directly or engage a Licensed Architect to complete a full analysis of your school location.
ARIZONA Child Care Licensing Requirements
Child Care license obtained from:
Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Child Care Licensing
150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
(602) 542-1025
License renewal is required every three years.
Indoor Space Requirements: 35 sf per child
|
Infants |
1 Year |
2 Years |
3 Years |
4 Years |
5 Years |
6+ Years |
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Required Teacher:Child Ratio |
1:5 or 2:11 |
1:6 or 2:13 |
1:8 |
1:13 |
1:15 |
1:20 |
1:20 |
|
Required Max. Group Size |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
|
Recommended Classroom Capacity |
11 |
13 |
16 |
26 |
30 |
40 |
40 |
|
Recommended Staff per Classroom |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Recommended Min. Classroom Area |
385 sf. |
455 sf. |
560 sf. |
910 sf. |
1050 sf. |
1400 sf. |
1400 sf. |
Outdoor Space Requirements: 75 sf per child
- A licensee will make sure that hard surfacing materials such as asphalt or concrete are not installed or used under the swings or climbing areas
- A licensee needs to provide a shaded area for each enrolled child outdoors
- To have an outdoor play area, you must have the playground enclosed by at least a 4 foot tall fence, it needs to be maintained from hazards and the gate needs to be closed when the children are in the area playing.
Building Code Requirements
CHILD FIXTURES |
ADULT FIXTURES |
DRINKING FOUNTAINS |
MOP SINK |
BATH TUB/ SHOWER |
1: 15 |
1:50 |
1:100 |
1 |
1 |
Fire Code Requirements
21 |
An applicant for a license must be 21, a USA citizen, and qualified to do business in Arizona. |
30 |
Every room, except during nap time, needs to have at least 30 foot candles of light. |
18 |
Every cot or mat, needs to have a gap of at least 18 inches between them so staff can have access to each child. |
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Did you know . . .
A licensee must have a copy of every staff’s fingerprints clearance card. | The fire extinguisher is required to be serviced at least once every 12 months. | To go on a field trip the licensees needs a description of the field trip, and a written permission slip from each parent. |
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Research completed by Calbert Design Group, LLC. Updated 2019