Residential Certificate Interpretation ManualLast updated: January 2024 Section Topic Intro Introduction opens in a new tab 1 Legal Authority and Purpose opens in a new tab 2 Definitions opens in a new tab 3 License Required opens in a new tab 4 License Application, Renewal, Changes, and Variances opens in a new tab 5 Rule Noncompliance, Penalties, and Agency Action Reviewsopens in a new tab 6 Administration and Children's Records opens in a new tab 7 Personnel and Training Requirements opens in a new tab 8 Background Checks opens in a new tab 9 Facility opens in a new tab 10 Ratios and Group Size opens in a new tab 11 Child Supervision and Security opens in a new tab 12 Child Guidance and Interaction opens in a new tab 13 Child Safety and Injury Prevention opens in a new tab 14 Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery opens in a new tab 15 Health and Infection Control opens in a new tab 16 Food and Nutrition opens in a new tab 17 Medications opens in a new tab 18 Activities opens in a new tab 19 Play Equipment opens in a new tab 20 Transportation opens in a new tab 21 Animals opens in a new tab 22 Rest and Sleep opens in a new tab 23 Diapering opens in a new tab 24 Infant and Toddler Care opens in a new tab Appendix A Records, Reports, Notifications, & Posted Items opens in a new tab Appendix B DWS Eligibility Information opens in a new tab