Some of the physical requirements for both kinds of care providers include:

• Receiving approval of the Office of Child Care, the fire department and local agencies
• Providing care in approved areas of the facility only
• Posting license or registration so it can be seen easily by parents
• Offering a program of both indoor and outdoor activities that are appropriate to the children’s ages, needs and capabilities
• Discipline procedures must be appropriate to the children’s age and maturity levels; no corporal punishment is allowed