Sec. 5. The division may approve a grant to an applicant if the applicant demonstrates to the division that the applicant can do the following:

(1) Provide a physical environment that is safe and appropriate to the various age levels of the children to be served.

(2) Meet licensing standards required under IC 12-17.2 and IC 31-27.

(3) If necessary, provide transportation to and from the facility operated by the applicant.

(4) Provide program activities that are appropriate to the various age levels of the children to be served and that meet the developmental needs of each child.

(5) Provide efficient and effective program administration.

(6) Provide a staff that meets standards set by the division under this chapter.

(7) Provide for nutritional needs of children enrolled in the program.

(8) Provide emergency health services to children served by the program.

(9) Operate a preschool child care program in accordance with the cost and expense standards set by the division under this chapter.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-6.2-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.20-1992, SEC.27 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.30; P.L.1-1993, SEC.140; P.L.145-2006, SEC.89.