Alabama Quality STARS Rolling Out Statewide | Help Me Grow …<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\nInformation about the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) Minimum Standards for Daycare Centers. The DHR sets these standards to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in licensed daycare centers in Alabama. Here are some of the key requirements:<\/span><\/p>\nStaffing:<\/strong> Daycare centers must have a sufficient number of qualified staff to meet the needs of the children in their care. The ratio of staff to children varies depending on the age of the children and the size of the group.<\/p>\nTraining:<\/strong> All staff members must receive training in CPR and first aid, as well as child development and behavior management. Directors of daycare centers must also receive additional training in management and administration.<\/p>\nHealth and Safety:<\/strong> Daycare centers must meet specific requirements for the health and safety of children in their care. This includes providing a safe and clean environment, providing nutritious meals and snacks, and having procedures in place for handling medical emergencies.<\/p>\nChild Development:<\/strong> Daycare centers must have age-appropriate activities and materials to help children develop physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively.<\/p>\n