Library: Policy

340:110-3-80. Purpose and policy of the law

Revised 5-25-00

     It is the declared purpose and policy of the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act to ensure maintenance of minimum standards for the care and protection of children away from their own homes, to encourage and assist the child care facility in attaining maximum standards, and to work for the development of sufficient and adequate services for child care.  These requirements are presented as minimum requirements and safeguards to ensure the well-being of children.  They have been developed from existing knowledge of child development and experience in child care.