The provider shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for a premeasured commercially prepared auto-injector used to treat an allergic reaction or injectable equipment used to administer glucagon or other injectable medication or rectal medication or inhalant medication to treat asthma, to provide the injector or equipment labeled with the information from the authorized prescriber upon enrollment and attendance of such child at the family child care home, and replace such medication and equipment prior to its expiration date.
[19a-87b-17(b)(5)(E)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
Electrical cords and appliances shall be secured and in good repair. Electrical cords shall not hang within reach of children. Protective covers or approved safety outlets shall be provided for all electrical receptacles in all areas accessible to children.
[19a-87b-9(d)(3)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
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.
[19a-87b-10(b)(1)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
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 These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.
[19a-87b-10(b)(2)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
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.
[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
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.
[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C)-(D)-(F)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
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.
[19a-87b-10(c)(4)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
The provider shall maintain in the family child care home a written individual plan of care for each child with disabilities or special health care needs who requires special care be taken or provided while the child is at the family child care home. Such plan shall be developed with the child’s parent(s) and health care provider at intake, implemented and updated as necessary. Such plan shall include appropriate care of the child in the event of a medical or other emergency and shall be signed by the provider, parent(s) and any approved staff members responsible for the care of the child.
[19a-87b-10(d)(3)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
The provider shall develop a written plan for the protection of children and staff in the event of emergencies.
[19a-87b-9(d)(4)(E)-(5)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
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.
[19a-87b-9(d)(5)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
The washing and toileting facilities shall be adequate to ensure the health, safety and comfort of the children in care. A mechanism for individual hand drying shall be accessible. Sewage and garbage disposal systems shall ensure a sanitary environment. Garbage and trash shall be disposed of properly and kept covered.
[19a-87b-9(h)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
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.
[19a-87b-9(o)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
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.
[19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.
[19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
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.
[19a-87b-9(m) and/or 19a-87b-9(n)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022
The provider shall have on file an incident log for each enrolled child to record accidents, incidents that shall be reported to the Department of Children and Families, injuries, illnesses or unusual behaviors that occur and observations of the child made by the provider during business hours. The incident log shall be complete and be available upon request to the Office of Early Childhood and shared with the parent(s) no later than the next business day.
[19a-87b-10(b)(4)] · Corrected Apr 13, 2022