Romper Room Childcare Center

The center shall have written emergency plans and diagrams for responding to fire, tornado, flood, and plans responding to intoxicated parents and lost or abducted children. Emergency plans shall include written procedures including plans for: •Evacuation to safely leave the facility. •Relocation to a common, safe location after evacuation. •Shelter in place to take immediate shelter when the current location is unsafe to leave due to the emergency issue. •Lock down to protect children and providers from an external situation. •Communication and reunification with parents or other adults responsible for the children, which includes emergency telephone numbers. •Continuity of operations. •To address the individual children, including those with functional or access needs.

Rule 109.10(13)a.

109.11(3)a

Rule 109.11(3)a.

Each infant and toddler shall be diapered in a sanitary manner as frequently as needed at a central diapering area. Diapering, sanitation, and hand-washing procedures shall be posted and implemented in every diapering area. There shall be at least one changing table for every 15 infants.

Rule 109.12(4)b.

All files contain: 1.Copy of a department criminal history record check form or any other permission form approved by Department of Public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history record check 2.Copy of a request for child abuse information form, when applicable. 3.Copies of results of Iowa record checks conducted through the SING for review by the department upon request. 4.Copies of national criminal history check results. 5.Any department issued documents sent to the center related to a record check, regardless of findings.

Rule 109.9(1)a.

Each infant and toddler shall be diapered in a sanitary manner as frequently as needed at a central diapering area. Diapering, sanitation, and hand-washing procedures shall be posted and implemented in every diapering area. There shall be at least one changing table for every 15 infants.

Rule 109.12(4)b.

Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.

Rule 109.10(15)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).

Center shall ensure that: 1.Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2.Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3.Sufficient space provided for dining. 4.Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5.Sufficient ventilation. 6.Sufficient heating. 7.sufficient cooling. 8.Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9.Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10.Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.

Rule 109.11(3)a.

Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.

Rule 109.11(3)d.

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).

Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.

Rule 109.10(15)b.

First aid kit: The center shall ensure that a clearly labeled first aid kit that is sufficient to address minor injury or trauma is available and accessible to staff at all times when children are: •In the center. •In the outdoor play area. •On field trips.

Rule 109.10(9).

•Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. •Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. •Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.

Rule 109.12(1).

•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 files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.

Rule 109.9(2)b.