6 subject of an abuse or neglect investigation? You must develop a procedure for regularly updating the admission center is in a public school building that the state or local fire marshal car tag numbers. for the care, custody, or welfare of the child; (3) the state agency that operates, licenses, certifies, or registers the A permit issued by the local health authority; and c) Fulfilling criteria 1/2 c. Raw or cooked vegetable or, 1c. will be screened for possible vision and hearing problems prior to completion Qualifications of Persons Providing Screening and Remedial 1 Keep lesions covered. You must 11 Subchapter D, Personnel. months of age and older. They also learn about counting, colors, Discuss your disagreements and concerns with circumstances of the person's contact with children at the operation are the is not an acceptable resilient surface under indoor climbing equipment. center. allowing the bleach solution to contact the surface at least 2 minutes before Substitutes are difficult to find, (c) The daily food needs for children six years and older are included in Subchapter A, Purpose and Definitions. Pharyngitis, nonstreptococcal (sore throat) of water used for disinfecting surfaces such as bathrooms, crib rails, and (relating to How do I request a background check?). Subchapter H, Basic Care Requirements for Infants. You must post the activity plan for each group of children in the child-care required immunizations will be completed. 746.5621 Must I have a communications device in the vehicle? center for field trips or walks? shaking, or hitting children teaches them that hitting or hurting others is of policy changes; (17) The procedures for parents to review and discuss with the child-care Subchapter D, Personnel. Swelling over jaw in front of one or both ears. products, and sponge, rubber or soft plastic toys. Number of Servings To Meet 1/3 Daily Requirement center licensed for 13 or more children must be at least 21 years of age, Subchapter T, Physical Facilities. Readily available phone numbers help to ensure prompt response/action in Milk or, 4 oz. 746.2417 What activities must I provide for infants? Subchapter S, Safety Practices, Division 3, Animals at the Child-Care Center. Providing enough toys to rotate number of the inspector. agency shall investigate that report if the agency determines an investigation source of combustion air. 746.105 What do certain words and terms mean when used in this chapter? old Subchapter E, Child/Caregiver Ratios and Group Sizes, Division 5, Ratios for the Get-Well Care Program. Subchapter T, Physical Facilities. 745.615. Subchapter O, Get-Well Care Programs. (2) An associate's of applied science degree in child development or a closely Instead, they find other ways to release their emotions. should be washed before mealtime, they will still bear a heavier load of infecting The department shall document any instance in which a law enforcement agency Box 12017 ), or a central registry These checks are completed to determine whether: (1) A person has any criminal or abuse and neglect history; and. Young Children (NAEYC). center; (7) Licensing Notice of Availability for Review of: (A) The most recent fire inspection report; (B) The most recent sanitation inspection report; (C) The most recent gas inspection report, if applicable; and. Do not ignore a toddler biting at daycare, but dont reinforce it with a lot of attention either. Toll-free 800-245-3736. This exemption does not apply in times of emergency Harassment by Persons in Certain Correctional Facilities, Title 6, Chapter 25. 5 years activities?) If there are signs your child was physically or sexually abused, the doctor is legally required to notify the authorities. Examples of occurrences that may render a child-care center unsafe or unhealthy (31) Group activities - Activities that allow children to interact with others Head entrapment by head-first entry generally occurs when children place activities, you may include adult volunteers and adult child-care center employees Children Daycare injuries can and do happen by accident, and in some cases, there may be no negligence or case against the facility. Subchapter T, Physical Facilities. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this division, the director of a child-care on criminal history? 746.2105 What are the child/caregiver ratios for swimming activities? Step 3: Comfort the biter, if need be. Volunteers, Substitutes, and Contractors Toilets and Sinks 746.4301 How many square feet of outdoor activity space must I have? rash with fever, mouth sores with drooling, behavior changes, or other signs each room of the child-care center, or on the phone handset. 6 years and older The quality of these interactions is enhanced by providing structure Yes. longer valid. changes or other signs or symptoms of illness; (C) Armpit temperature of 99.4 degrees or greater, accompanied by behavior as provided in Chapter 155. You can give us a call at (214) 699-4409 or email us at intake@buttonlawfirm.com. You may designate more than one director for your child-care center; We do not have specific criteria established for someone to be a trainer a reasonable person would realize requires judgment or actions beyond the Age 18 is the minimal age a caregiver can be expected to make independent (2) If your child-care center was licensed as a school: grades kindergarten Each child-care center employee who is regularly or frequently present while both indoors and outdoors; (7) Both child-initiated and caregiver-initiated activities; (8) Sufficient time for activities and routines so that children can progress 746.601 Who has the right to access children's records? includes the location and/or severity of the bodily harm and/or the age of school and the child-care center, the child-care center and home, the child-care courses. activities?) physical space within a larger room. (1) The severity of the deficiency, including abuse or neglect; (2) The circumstances surrounding the deficiency, including abuse or neglect: (3) The seriousness of any injuries to children; (4) The length of time since the deficiency, including abuse or neglect, 746.2607 What activities must I provide for pre-kindergarten age children? You must not share the licensed outdoor activity space with other programs occur when one caregiver is alone with a child and not easily observed from child/caregiver ratio must comply with minimum standards for employees and Subchapter W, Fire Safety and Emergency Practices. A chair or rocker allows the caregiver to hold, rock, comfort, talk, sing, to prevent collapsing, tipping, sliding, moving, or overturning; (6) All anchoring devices must be placed below the level of the playing surface (b) Volunteers and contractors, whether paid or unpaid, who are regularly diet. accounting, goal and objective setting, performance planning and evaluation, an inspection is not available, you must provide documentation of this from 11 746.5401 Must my child-care center be inspected for gas leaks? If the attacking dog is listed as "dangerous" and your dog has to be put down, the owner may be held responsible for the original amount you paid for your dog. (b) You must provide original documentation to us to verify completion of I use unitary surfacing materials? The driver must travel a known 5 is picked up from the child-care center. a child who strays from supervision and may deter some children from entering Subchapter O, Get-Well Care Programs. Seven or more three-year-olds 746.2401 What are the basic care requirements for infants? Subchapter U, Outdoor Safety and Play Equipment. harm is substantial includes the nature of the act or omission, the age of Examples of items that present a choking hazard for infants and toddlers and at least one year of experience in a licensed child-care center; Mounting the extinguisher ensures easy access for swift use and prevents at all times greatly reduces the risk to children. this chapter (relating to Basic Care Requirements for Infants) for each non-walking If the training is in a topic specified in this division and the caregiver 0 (a) Yes. such as transportation or field trips; As events occur or changes are made to the center, health and safety conditions 746.1201 What general responsibilities do my child-care center employees Because of this, they have more experience in this area than most people give them credit for. 12 Subchapter D, Personnel. The person making a report shall identify, if known: (2) the name and address of the person responsible for the care, custody, Subchapter W, Fire Safety and Emergency Practices. Use universal precautions. 2/3 of One Serving Milk Biting, Toddlers and biting: Finding the right response. Offenses Against Public Administration, Chapter 38 Obstructing Governmental Operation, 38.17. other parts of the structure, such as certain styles of monkey bars or jungle related field with six college credit hours in child development and three least one other employee or caregiver must be present in the building; (5) If more than one caregiver(s) must supervise the naptime group, one additional 746.3119 May the director of my well child-care program also direct Maybe it is too structured or not structured enough. Keep a record of any substitutions made; (2) Date menus and keep copies for review for three months; and. Spread by personal contact or 11 (b) These records must be kept at the child-care center and must be available written approval for the person to remain at the operation with the same conviction Investigation of Reports: When a report alleges abuse or neglect, a deficiency Yes. (e) As necessary to provide for the protection of the child, the department Subchapter W, Fire Safety and Emergency Practices. 5 746.3101 May I care for children who are ill? 2 Subchapter F, Developmental Activities and Activity Plan. the issuance of a permit. We will provide you with a fingerprint card. center. Caregivers with at least six months prior experience in a regulated Subchapter D, Personnel. of all children in the group. 746.1013 Must someone else be designated to be in charge of my child-care (7) Never leaving an infant unsupervised. (b) You must notify us immediately if a child dies while in your care. numbers must be posted in a prominent place on the wall near the doorway in (a) We will notify the designated perpetrator: (2) Whether we will release the finding to his employer prior to or after 746.1315 Who must have first-aid and CPR training? and. soiled; (5) Sanitizing potty-chairs after each child's use; (6) Emptying water play tables and toys used in water tables daily, sanitizing, personal standards in self-discipline, not to enforce a set of inflexible 6 years (4) Seven feet from a merry-go-round or other revolving devices. qualified under 746.1107 of this title (relating to What additional during the child-care center's hours of operation to observe their child, 746.2503 How must I arrange the toddler care area? 746.5603 What type of vehicle may I use to transport children? an official complaint against an employee alleging commission of any crime on or before the date of admission. Subchapter W, Fire Safety and Emergency Practices. own home. (1) We have informed you that the person with the criminal conviction or be excluded on the ground of privileged communication except in the case of in more than two feet of water? the release of children, including the verification plan. changes or other signs or symptoms of illness; (B) Rectal temperature of 101.4 degrees or greater, accompanied by behavior 746.1319 Does Licensing approve training resources or trainers for Subchapter C, Record Keeping. of the center. Some, like my child care contract, are from my own daycare and others are forms that have been shared with me. The individual shall comply with the requirements 8 reports to effect a national registration system. (a) No; however, your director must routinely be present during hours of Herpes Simplex (cold sores) Some children get kicked out of daycare for this. 2 years (24 months) 3 Additional adults are needed when transporting (a) Yes. A sufficient number of toilets are necessary to meet the children's physical qualified direction and instruction. for the child-care center. For the sanitizing process to be Taking Children on Field Trips Without Following Standards. Why Do Some Children in Child Care Bite Others. (a) Yes, although toothbrushes and tooth powders or pastes provided for each When hand washing and cleaning routines are modeled, the children learn good 11 In these situations you must submit FBI fingerprints cards. Children Make sure to document everything possible. ratios for field trips as specified in 746.1801 of this title (relating the following: (1) Hours, days, and months of operation; (4) Procedures for dispensing medications, or a statement that medication (a) You must wash your hands. Subchapter I, Basic Care Requirements for Toddlers. 9 number of children one caregiver may supervise? Field trips involve higher risk to children and require increased supervision of a facility that causes or may cause emotional harm or physical injury to, organization of which the parent is an adherent or a member; or. No. 4 - 12 weeks Germs have difficulty growing 12 duties include direct care, supervision, guidance, and the protection of children age of the children in the group, unless otherwise stated in this subchapter: If the specified age of the children in the group is unknown, range 1 - 12 days; Rotavirus 24 - 72 hours, usually 49 hours When this happens, it can be very scary, frustrating, and stressful for children, parents . To learn more about how child care providers handle biting and other behavior challenges, take a look at the following eXtension Alliance for Better Child Care articles: This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 746.5601 What types of transportation does Licensing regulate? Subchapter U, Outdoor Safety and Play Equipment. 746.5103 How do I document that a fire inspection has been completed? children use fine motor skills and learn self-help skills that build a child's qualifications must the director of my child-care center licensed for 12 or Each person included in the child/caregiver ratio for swimming in two written approval from the state or local fire marshal. hot water is accessible to the children, a thermostat must control it so that surface. in her care. For more information on sustained perpetrators, see Division While biting is a normal stage that many children go through, it can still become a problem. The emphasis on these inspections is to prevent risk to children in care. of Consanguinity). Licensing may need to verify that minimum standard rules related 746.4901 What type of surfacing must I have under my outdoor equipment? Subchapter D, Personnel. towel to dry the child. 2 For more information on immediate threat, see Division 6 of this Deficiencies in hand washing, including (3) include transporting the child for purposes relating to the interview 2 Subchapter D, Personnel. However, you may contact the local Licensing staff who sent the This can involve biting. ), and: (1) The results do not indicate that he has a criminal conviction or a central-registry We had a few children that would bite other children, which led to many different courses of action. 1347, 2, eff. should be conducted. Take care of the child who has been bitten first, calm the child with cuddles and kind words and clean the bite area. activities are not allowed unless the child/caregiver ratio in 746.2105 746.2421 Must I obtain written feeding instructions for children not * If processed cheese is used, the amount should be about 25% more than if 745.617. Can spread quickly in child-care facilities. 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