1509.A.1 · 1509.A.1.: Child Abuse and Neglect Policy a. As mandated reporters, all staff and owners shall report any suspected abuse or neglect of a child to the Louisiana Child Protection Statewide Hotline 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437); b. An early learning center shall not delay the reporting of suspected abuse or neglect to the Child Protection Statewide Hotline in order to conduct an internal investigation to verify the abuse or neglect allegations; and c. An early learning center shall not require staff to report suspected abuse or neglect to the center or management prior to reporting it to the Child Protection Statewide Hotline.

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1509.A.1 · 1509.A.1.: Child Abuse and Neglect Policy a. As mandated reporters, all staff and owners shall report any suspected abuse or neglect of a child to the Louisiana Child Protection Statewide Hotline 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437); b. An early learning center shall not delay the reporting of suspected abuse or neglect to the Child Protection Statewide Hotline in order to conduct an internal investigation to verify the abuse or neglect allegations; and c. An early learning center shall not require staff to report suspected abuse or neglect to the center or management prior to reporting it to the Child Protection Statewide Hotline.

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1515.A.1 · 1515.A.1.: A cumulative file shall be maintained on each child that shall include the following records: 1. An information form signed and dated by the parent and updated as changes occur, that contains: a. name of child, date of birth, sex, date of admission; b. name of parents and the home address of both child and parents; c. phone numbers where parents may be reached while child is in care; d. name and phone number of person to contact in an emergency if parents cannot be located promptly; e. name and telephone number of child's physician, if applicable; f. name and telephone number of the child's dentist, if applicable; g. any special concerns, including but not limited to allergies, chronic illnesses, and any special needs of the child, if applicable; h. any special dietary needs, restrictions or food allergies or intolerances, if applicable. See Paragraph 4;

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1515.A.2 · 1515.A.2.: Written authorization signed and dated by the parent to secure emergency medical treatment;

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1515.A.3 · 1515.A.3.: Written authorization signed and dated by the parent noting the first and last names of individuals to whom the child may be released other than the parents, including any other early learning centers, transportation services, and any person or persons who may remove the child from the center. a. The parent may further authorize additional individuals via a text message, fax or email to the center in unplanned situations and follow it with a written authorization. b. A child shall never be released to anyone unless authorized in writing by the parent. c. Any additions and deletions to the list of authorized individuals shall be signed and dated by the parent. d. The center shall verify the identity of the authorized person prior to releasing the child.

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1515.B · 1515.B.: Consent to Release. The center shall obtain written consent from the parent prior to releasing any information, recordings, or photographs from which the child might be identified, except to authorized state and federal agencies. This one time written consent shall be obtained from the parent and updated as changes occur.

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