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Rules and Regulations

This section contains the current rules and regulations for registered Support Centers and licensed child care programs. The two types of programs are: child care learning centers and family child care learning homes. You will also find the Georgia laws that authorize our department to enforce these rules and regulations.

Rules and RegulationsRule GuidanceRecently Adopted Rule RevisionsProposed Revisions
  • Family Child Care Learning Home Rules and Regulations
  • Support Centers Rules and Regulations
  • Child Care Learning Centers Rules And Regulations
  • Exemption Rules
  • Health and Safety Standards for License Exempt Providers
  • Health and Safety Standards for License Exempt Providers receiving subsidy
  • Child Care Learning Centers Rules & Regulations Indicator Manual
  • Family Child Care Learning Homes Rules & Regulations Indicator Manual
  • How to Use the Indicator Manual
  • Training FAQ
  • October 1, 2020 Rule Changes FAQ
  • Child Care Learning Center Licensing Checklist
  • Child Care Learning Center Monitoring Visit Checklist
  • Family Child Care Learning Home Licensing Study Checklist
  • Family Child Care Learning Home Monitoring Visit Checklist
  • Public Notice Proposed Rule Revisions 2025
  • Proposed CCLC Rule Revisions
  • Proposed FCCLH Rule Revisions
  • Child Care Services Proposed Licensing Rule Changes PowerPoint 4/24/25
  • Proposed Rule Changes Webinar 4/24/25 (mp4)
  • Proposed Rule Changes View Webinar Email 4/30/25
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