New Sharon Child Care and Preschool

Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.

Rule 109.6(4)d.

All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.

Rule 109.9(1)b.

The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications.

Rule 109.10(3).

•Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. •Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. •Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. •Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. •Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. •Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. •Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. •Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.

Rule 109.12(4).

Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.

Rule 109.6(6)d.

Ratio maintained in center as required by age.

Rule 109.8(2).

If ratio reduced to one staff at the beginning or end of center’s operation, timeframe does not exceed two hours and occurs only when six or fewer children are present with not more than two of the children under two years of age and there are no more than six children in the center.

Rule 109.8(2)h.

Any child with allergies, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.

Rule 109.9(2)g.

Pets: Animals kept on site shall be in good health with no evidence of disease, does not pose a safety threat, and is maintained in clean manner. Documentation of current vaccinations shall be available for cats and dogs. Pets shall not be allowed in food prep or kitchen areas. Animals prohibited from being kept on site: ferrets, reptiles, turtles, birds of the parrot family.

Rule 109.10(14).

•Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. •Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. •Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.

Rule 109.15(1).

All staff(within first 3 months of employment) •Two hours of approved training FOR the mandatory reporting of child abuse. •At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions and infectious disease control. •Certification in American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health institute or MEDIC First Aid infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) OR equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. •Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross,American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the department.A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. •Minimum health and safety trainings, approved by the Department. If significant changes occur to content, the Department may require the training be renewed.

Rule 109.7(1).

Any child with allergies, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.

Rule 109.9(2)g.