[19a-87b-9(d)(5)] · The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall be maintained at the family child care home for one year.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(o)] · The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from household pets and other animals at the facility. Animal waste shall be kept inaccessible to children. The provider shall develop and implement a written plan to keep any animal kept at the facility inaccessible to the children if the animal is known to be dangerous or aggressive. A current rabies vaccination certificate shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each dog and cat over fourteen (14) weeks of age. The provider shall be responsible for maintaining any animal kept at the facility in accordance with all applicable local and state laws and to have such documentation on file.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(2)] · The provider shall have a complete and current general health record on file when the child begins attending the family child care home, signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-6(b)] · The provider shall be physically, emotionally and mentally able to handle child care responsibilities and emergencies and shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems which may impair such ability or otherwise adversely affect the children in care. The provider shall furnish to the Office of Early Childhood, medical information and documentation as requested.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-7(a)] · Household members shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems that might adversely affect children receiving family child care services.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(d)(5)] · The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall be maintained at the family child care home for one year.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(d)(7)] · Family child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the home. CO detectors shall comply with the Underwriters Laboratories Standards for Safety and shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(o)] · The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from household pets and other animals at the facility. Animal waste shall be kept inaccessible to children. The provider shall develop and implement a written plan to keep any animal kept at the facility inaccessible to the children if the animal is known to be dangerous or aggressive. A current rabies vaccination certificate shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each dog and cat over fourteen (14) weeks of age. The provider shall be responsible for maintaining any animal kept at the facility in accordance with all applicable local and state laws and to have such documentation on file.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(1)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a current and complete enrollment form. This form shall be kept for one year after a child ceases to be enrolled in the family child care home.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(2)] · The provider shall have a complete and current general health record on file when the child begins attending the family child care home, signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying the name, address and telephone numbers of persons permitted to remove the child from the family child care home on behalf of the parent.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying name, address and telephone numbers of emergency medical care provider for the children.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C)-(D)-(F)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying any activity away from the family child care home, including days and times, and transportation for children leaving the family child care home by the provider or staff.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(i)] · The provider shall be responsible for the supervision of the children at all times indoors, outdoors or on excursions. The provider shall be either indoors or outdoors with all children in care unless an approved staff is present to supervise.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-6(c)(1)] · The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in basic first aid appropriate for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-6(c)(2)] · The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in CPR for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-6(e)] · The applicant and provider shall demonstrate the personal qualities appropriate for working and communicating with children and their families and other adults.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-8(a)-(b) and/or 19a-87b-8(d)] · The provider may have substitutes and assistants in the family child care home only after the intended staff member has been approved in writing by the Commissioner. All staff members shall have read and understood the regulations and shall be familiar with the operating procedures of the family child care home. Assistants shall maintain current first aid certification and substitutes shall maintain current first aid and CPR certification.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(l)] · The provider shall utilize safe transportation for children when transportation is required for an emergency or a child care activity. This shall include, but not be limited to, the use of child auto safety restraints. The provider shall be responsible for compliance with all motor vehicle laws when transporting children.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n)] · The provider shall have at least one portable, readily accessible first aid kit where children are in care, including field trips. Each kit shall be a closed container for storing first aid supplies, accessible to the provider and substitute at all times but out of the reach of children. First aid kits shall contain required supplies and shall be restocked after use.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.