JEMS DAYCARE

The Registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all caregivers and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program’s health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Rule 417.11(c)(1). From a complaint.

Policies regarding the administration of medications must be explained to the parent at the time of enrollment of the child in care and when substantive changes are made thereafter. Parents must be made familiar with the policies of the day care program relevant to the administration of medications.

Rule 417.11(f)(1)(iii). From a complaint.

Over-the-counter products, including but not limited to over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions, creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant can be administered by a caregiver for one day only, with verbal permission of the parent. If an over-the-counter product is to be administered on a subsequent day or an ongoing basis, written permission from the parent must have been provided to the caregiver.

Rule 417.11(f)(7)(i). From a complaint.

When meals are furnished by the program, food preferences for personal, religious or medical reasons may be accommodated. If resultant meal patterns or serving sizes will not meet the child’s nutritional needs, a medical statement must be obtained documenting the appropriateness of the variation.

Rule 417.12(g). From a complaint.

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 417.8 of this Part.

Rule 417.7(l). From a complaint.

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Rule 417.5(a). Corrected during the inspection.

The emergency evacuation diagram must be posted in a visible location.

Rule 417.5(b)(2).

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Rule 417.5(i). Corrected during the inspection.

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Rule 417.5(j). Corrected during the inspection.

A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

Rule 417.5(u)(2).

All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

Rule 417.5(y). Corrected during the inspection.

A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

Rule 417.11(h)(5)(i).

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver, who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, on the premises of the child care program during the program’s operating hours.

Rule 417.14(m).

A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age-appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period.

Rule 417.3(e). Corrected during the inspection.

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: Where a program uses a private water supply, a report from a state licensed laboratory or individual, based on tests performed within the 12 months preceding the calendar date of the two-year mark in a four year registration, showing that the water meets standards for drinking water established by the New York State Department of Health;

Rule 417.15(b)(25)(i).

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: a report of inspection and approval performed by local authorities or an inspector qualified to approve fuel burning systems within the 12 months preceding the calendar date of the two-year mark in a four year registration of any wood or coal burning stove, fireplace, pellet stoves or permanently installed gas space heater in use at the home; and

Rule 417.15(b)(25)(ii).

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 417.14.

Rule 417.15(b)(25)(iii).

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child’s medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Rule 417.11(a)(1).

All caregivers must have knowledge of and access to children’s medical records and all emergency information.

Rule 417.11(b)(12).

The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Rule 417.15(c)(13).

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.

Rule 417.4(b)(1).

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Rule 417.5(b)(4).

All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

Rule 417.5(l)(2).

All required vaccinations must be kept current.

Rule 417.5(l)(3).