Iris N Velazquez

Immunizations: For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.

Rule 19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l).

Electrical Safety: 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.

Rule 19a-87b-9(d)(3).

Household Environment: The environment in the household shall foster the health, safety, growth and development of children. Evidence of violent, threatening or any other behavior by household members shall be reviewed by the Commissioner for its impact on the health and safety of the children receiving family child care services and may be grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of the registration.

Rule 19a-87b-7(b).

Body of Water: When there is a swimming pool or any other bodies of water at the facility or near enough to the facility to attract or be accessible to children at any time of the year, there shall be a sturdy fence or barrier, four (4) feet high or higher, which totally and effectively bars access to the water by the children. All entries and exits through such fence or barrier shall have self-closing, self-latching devices or locks. When an outside wall of the facility that serves as one side of the fence or barrier to the body of water has a doorway, such doorway shall remain locked. Shallow wading pools that are not fenced shall be emptied after each use and shall not collect water. Decorative ponds, fish ponds, fountains or similar bodies of water that do not have a fence or barrier, shall be completely covered with childproofing grate or other barrier to prevent access to children.

Rule 19a-87b-9(f)(2) and/or 19a-87b-9(f)(4).

Child Health Record: 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 These records shall be returned to the parent when the child is withdrawn from the family child care home.

Rule 19a-87b-10(b)(2).

Immunizations: For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.

Rule 19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l).

Authorized Release: 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.

Rule 19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A).

Emergency Permission Form: 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.

Rule 19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B).

Field Trip and Transportation Permission: 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.

Rule 19a-87b-10(b)(3)(C) and/or 19a-87b-10(b)(3)(D).

Notification of Change: The applicant or provider shall notify the Commissioner in writing within five (5) working days of any change in circumstances which alters or affects the provision of family child care services.

Rule 19a-87b-5(j).

Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly: 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.

Rule 19a-87b-9(d)(5).

Body of Water: When there is a swimming pool or any other bodies of water at the facility or near enough to the facility to attract or be accessible to children at any time of the year, there shall be a sturdy fence or barrier, four (4) feet high or higher, which totally and effectively bars access to the water by the children. All entries and exits through such fence or barrier shall have self-closing, self-latching devices or locks. When an outside wall of the facility that serves as one side of the fence or barrier to the body of water has a doorway, such doorway shall remain locked. Shallow wading pools that are not fenced shall be emptied after each use and shall not collect water. Decorative ponds, fish ponds, fountains or similar bodies of water that do not have a fence or barrier, shall be completely covered with childproofing grate or other barrier to prevent access to children.

Rule 19a-87b-9(f)(2) and/or 19a-87b-9(f)(4).