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Clay County Social Services Child Care Program Providers Policies (9502.0405 Subp. 3) The provider shall have the following written information available for discussion with parents or the agency: AGES AND NUMBERS OF CHILDREN (including provider’s own children): (9502.0405 Subp. 3A) Infants (under 12 months) Toddlers (12 to 25 months) Preschooler (24 months to kindergarten) _____School age (kindergarten to age THE HOURS AND DAYS OF OPERATION: (9502.0405 Subp. 3B) Hours Days MEALS AND SNACKS TO BE SERVED: (9502.0405 Subp. 3C) Breakfast_____A.M. Snack_____Lunch_____P.M. Snack_____Dinner_____ Food, lunches, and bottles brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name and refrigerated when necessary. Bottles will be washed after use. (9502.0405 Subp. 3D and 9502.0445 Subp. 3D) Food served during the day will include servings from each of the basic food groups as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture. (9502.0445 Subp. 3A) SLEEPING AND REST ARRANGEMENTS: (9502.0405 Subp. 3E) Infants – Crib Portable Crib Wooden slats should be no further apart than 2⅜ inches. Toddlers/Preschoolers Mat Crib Cot Bed Sofa Sleeping Bag Playpen Clean, separate bedding must be provided for each child in care. NONDISCRIMINATION PRACTICES (9502.0405 Subp. 3F) Provider shall not discriminate in relation to admissions on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, or sex. ---PAGE BREAK--- THE CARE OF ILL CHILDREN (9502.0435 Subp. 16 A, B and 9502.0405 Subp. 3G) The provider shall notify the parent immediately when a child develops any of the following 1. Underarm temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or over, or an oral temperature of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or over. 2. Vomiting; 3. Diarrhea; or 4. Rash, other than mild diaper or heat-related rash. Additional provider policies on the care of ill children: Provider is willing to accept a sick child under the following circumstances: Provider is unwilling to accept a child that is: The provider shall require that a child’s parent notify the provider within 24 hours of the diagnosis of a serious contagious illness or parasitic infection listed below: Amebic Dysentery Pertusis (whooping cough) Brucellosis Psittacosis Encephalitis (all types) Reye’s Food borne illness Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Hepatitis, Viral B, NonA, NonB) Rubella Lead Poisoning Salmonellosis Leprosy Shigellosis Leptospirosis Trichinosis Malaria Tuberculosis Meningitis (all infectious types) Tularemia Meningococcemia Typhus Mumps Veneral Disease Occupationally Related Diseases Yellow Fever Ophthalmia Neonatorum Tetanus Anthrax Plague Botulism Poliomyelitis Cholera Rabies Diphtheria Smallpox Measles (Rubella) The provider shall inform a parent of each exposed child the same day the provider is notified a positive diagnosis has been made for any of the illnesses or parasitic infestations listed above. (9502.0435 Subp. 16C) ---PAGE BREAK--- The provider shall notify the health officer or Minnesota Department of Health of any suspected case of reportable disease as specified above. (9502.0435 Subp. 16E) Immunization records must be kept for each child in care, using the forms provided by the county. (9502.0405 Subp. 4C) The provider shall obtain written permission from the child’s parents prior to administering medicine diapering products, sunscreens lotions, and insect repellants. (9502.0435 Subp. F1) The provider shall obtain and follow written instructions from a licensed physician or dentist prior to administering each prescription medicine. Medicine with the child’s name and current prescription information on the label constitutes instructions. (9502.0435 Subp. F2) The provider has made emergency, fire and storm plans and keeps a fire and storm drill log, using forms provided by the county. (9502.0435 Subp. 8F) When admitting a child to day care, the provider and parents shall discuss child rearing, sleeping, feeding and behavior guidance practices essential for the care of the child. (9502.0405 Subp. 4B) Special instructions from the parent shall be obtained in writing and followed about toilet training, eating, sleeping or napping, allergies, and any health problems. (9502.0405 Subp. 4B) Smoking is not permitted in day care homes during day care hours. (MN Statutes 144.414 subpart 2) TRANSPORTATION PLANS (9502.0435 Subp. 9) Each child will be securely fastened in a appropriate passenger restraint system as described in the Day Care Rules. Written permission to transport children must be obtained from parents. No child is permitted to remain unattended in any vehicle. The circumstances under which the child will be transported are: INSURANCE COVERAGE (9502.0405 Subp. 30 and 9592.0355 Subp. 4) The provider has day care liability insurance in the amount of per person and per occurrence. FEES (9502.0405 Subp. 3J) Basic rate Overtime yes no Amount Holiday yes no Amount Payment if child doesn’t come yes no ---PAGE BREAK--- TERMINATION AND NOTICE PROCEDURES (9502.0405 Subp. 3K) This contract may be terminated by either parent or provider by giving weeks written notice in advance of the ending date. Payment by parent is due for the notice period, whether or not the child is brought to the provider for care. HELPERS AND SUBSTITUTES (9502.0315 Subp. 14, 29 and 9502.0365 Subp. 5 and 9502.0405 Subp. 3L) “Helper” means an adult at least 18 years of age who assumes the responsibility of the provider. The use of a substitute caregiver must be limited to a cumulative total of not more than 30 days in any 12-month period unless the substitute is also a licensed provider or the provider has the written consent of the agency and a parent of each child in care. Provider will arrange for a substitute during vacations and holidays. Parent will arrange for a substitute during vacations and holidays. The Provider will make the following arrangements for emergencies: PETS IN THE RESIDENCE (9502.0435 Subp. 12C) yes no If yes, what kind of pet Date of last rabies shot A complete copy of Family Day Care Rules is available for parents to read. (9502.0405 Subp. 2) Parent Signature Provider Signature Date Date CCSS 2/17