Licensing Rules

Free copies of the licensing rules and commentary manuals are available by clicking directly on the links listed below.  

To purchase printed copies of the rule books and commentary manuals, see the DCF-F-4099 - Instructions for Obtaining Licensing Rule Books, Annotated Rule Books and Commentary Manuals.

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Caregiver Background Checks (DHS 12)

• DHS 12 - Revisor's version
  • Serious Offenses List

• DCF 250 Rule Book - DCF-P-203
• DCF 250 - Revisor's version
  • DCF 250 - Appendix A  
  • DCF 250 - Appendix B
  • DCF 250 - Appendix C
  • DCF 250 - Appendix D
• DCF 250 - Licensing Rules for Family Child Care Centers w/ Commentary DCF-P-(PFS-4069)

• DCF 251 Rule Book - DCF-P-205
• DCF 251 - Revisor's version
  • DCF 251 - Appendix A  
  • DCF 251 - Appendix B  
  • DCF 251 - Appendix C  
  • DCF 251 - Appendix D
• DCF 251 - Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers w/ Commentary DCF-P-(PFS-4024)

• DCF 252 Rule Book - DCF-P-202
• DCF 252 - Revisor's version 
  • DCF 252 - Appendix A
  • DCF 252 - Appendix B
• DCF 252 - Licensing Rules for Day Camps for Children w/ Commentary DCF-P-2532

Last Revised:  May 03, 2013