8.01 Sampler of Childcare Rules Directions: Use this handout to record information about typical health and safety policies for child care centers. Each policy is based on a child care rule from the NC Child Care Center Handbook . Instructions are provided at the top of each column. Goal of Policy: Notes from Text: State a rationale to explain why each type of policy is needed. Record notes from the textbook(s) that relate to this topic or type of policy. 1. Supervise children at all times Rationale: If you don’t watch over children, something harmful could happen. 2. Maintain minimum adultchild ratios Rationale: There must be the right number of children per adult. Sample Child Care Rule: Find in the NC Child Care Center Handbook the Child Care Rule referenced by code number; then copy the rule in the block provided. Interpretation of Rule: Write in your own words what each rule means. 10A NCAC 09 .0714 Other Staffing Requirements Children must be adequately supervised at all times. Adequate supervision means that staff interact with the children while moving about the indoor and outdoor area, and are able to hear and see the children at all times, except when emergencies necessitate that direct supervision is impossible for brief periods of time. Staff must always be with/interacting with children. 10A NCAC 09.0712 Staff/Child Ratios for Centers with a Licensed Capacity of Less than 30 Children Age of Children No. Children No. Staf f Maximum Group Size No. Staff 012 months 5 1 10 2 1224 months 6 1 12 2 23 years 10 1 20 2 35 years 15 1 25 2 5 years and older 25 1 25 1 3. Provide a safe environment Rationale: Make sure harmful products are out of children’s reach. 10A NCAC 09 .0601 Safe Environment A safe indoor environment must be provided for the children in care. All hazardous items, materials, and equipment must be used by children only when adult supervision is provided. 4. Require medical examinations of staff members Rationale: Staff must have all required checkups to make sure children don’t get anything from them. (Notes will vary) 10A NCAC 09 .0701 – Health Standards for Staff All staff must have on file within 60 days of the date of employment, a statement signed by a licensed physician or an authorized health professional under his/her supervision, that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. All staff must have a record of all employment and emotional/physical health. Purpose of Policy: State a rationale to explain why each type of policy is needed. 5. Keep medical care information for children on file Notes from Text: Sample Child Care Rule: Interpretation of Rule: Write in your Record notes from the textbook(s) that relate to this topic or type of policy. Find in the NC Child Care Center Handbook the Child Care Rule referenced by code number; then copy the rule in the block provided. 10A NCAC 09 .0801 – Application for Enrollment own words what each rule means. Rationale: 6. Follow regulations for giving medications Rationale: 10A NCAC 09 .0803 – Administering Medication (a) 7. Provide care for mildly ill children Rationale: 10A NCAC 09 .0804 – Infectious and Contagious Diseases (a) (1) (2) Purpose of Policy: Notes from Text: Sample Child Care Rule: Interpretation of Rule: Write in your State a rationale to explain why each type of policy is needed. Record notes from the textbook(s) that relate to this topic or type of policy. Find in the NC Child Care Center Handbook the Child Care Rule referenced by code number; then copy the rule in the block provided. own words what each rule means. 8. Exclude ill children from contact with well children Rationale: 10A NCAC 09 .0804 – Infectious and Contagious Diseases (b) (2) . 9. Implement sanitary practices Rationale: 10A NCAC 09 .0805 Sanitary Food Service 10. Provide parents access to their children Rationale: 10A NCAC 09 .0205 – Parental Access