[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 These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.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 Jun 25, 2025

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

[19a-87b-17(a)(2)] · The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication. The medication shall be administered only in accordance with the written permission of the parent(s).

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 Jun 25, 2025

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 Jun 25, 2025

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

[19a-87b-8a(a)-(f)] · The applicant, provider, prospective employees, assistants, substitutes and each household member shall submit to a comprehensive background check. Such persons shall not have record that the Commissioner reasonably believes renders such person ineligible. The provider shall not employ program staff who have a record the commissioner reasonably believes renders such staff ineligible. The provider shall maintain at the family child care home evidence of compliance with the comprehensive background check requirements. The provider shall make available to the OEC any information obtained concerning comprehensive background checks upon request.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(c)(4)] · The provider shall develop and implement a written schedule that is flexible, with time for free choice play, outdoor play, snacks, meals and a rest period.

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(f)(8)] · The provider shall post in a conspicuous place in the family child care home the requirements pertaining to sleep arrangements and discuss with the child’s parent(s) the requirements prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child’s enrollment.

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(h)(10)] · The provider shall post a copy of the developmental milestones document developed by the Office of Early Childhood in a conspicuous place at the program.

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

Category: other. 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 May 21, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 Aug 21, 2023

Category: other. 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 Aug 21, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(E)] · For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent's written permission and instructions specifying the conditions under which the parent may allow swimming when recreational swimming is part of the family child care program.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

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 Aug 21, 2023

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 Aug 21, 2023

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 Aug 21, 2023

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

[19a-87b-8a(a)-(f)] · The applicant, provider, prospective employees, assistants, substitutes and each household member shall submit to a comprehensive background check. Such persons shall not have record that the Commissioner reasonably believes renders such person ineligible. The provider shall not employ program staff who have a record the commissioner reasonably believes renders such staff ineligible. The provider shall maintain at the family child care home evidence of compliance with the comprehensive background check requirements. The provider shall make available to the OEC any information obtained concerning comprehensive background checks upon request.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

Category: background checks. 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 Aug 21, 2023

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 Aug 21, 2023

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

[19a-87b-10(c)(4)] · The provider shall develop and implement a written schedule that is flexible, with time for free choice play, outdoor play, snacks, meals and a rest period.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(f)(8)] · The provider shall post in a conspicuous place in the family child care home the requirements pertaining to sleep arrangements and discuss with the child’s parent(s) the requirements prior to enrollment and reviewed as needed during the period of the child’s enrollment.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(d)(4)(E)-(5)] · The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 May 16, 2022

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 May 16, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(h)] · The water temperature at the tap shall be within a range of sixty degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.