40-04 · Medication

During the time of the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed a tube of Mupirocin that was not in its original container, as well as an unlabeled spray bottle that was being stored in the medication bin, the teacher advised that the liquid was conditioner for a child's hair that the parent sent in. During the time of the inspection, both items were returned to the children's parents, therefore this is being marked as completed during the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance: "Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the childcare facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be dispensed according to written directions on the prescription label or printed manufacturers label and maintained at the appropriate temperature."