Section 400.1907. Children's records.

Rule 7. (1) Prior to initial attendance, the caregiver shall obtain the following documents:

(a)   A completed child  information  card  on  a   form provided  by  the department or a comparable substitute approved by the department.

(b)    A child in care statement/receipt using  a   form  provided  by   the department and signed by the parent certifying the following:

(i)   Receipt of a written discipline policy.

(ii)    Condition of the child's health.

(iii)    Receipt of a copy of the family and group child care home rules.

(iv)   Agreement as to who will provide food for the child.

(v)     Acknowledgement that the assistant caregiver is 14 to 17 years of age, if applicable.

(vi)   Acknowledgement that firearms are on the premises, if applicable.

(vii)    If the child care home was built prior to  1978,  then  the caregiver shall inform the parents of each child in care and all assistant caregivers of the potential presence of lead-based paint or lead dust hazards, unless the caregiver maintains documentation from a  lead  testing professional  that the home is lead safe.

(c)    Documentation that immunizations and boosters, as recommended by the department of community health, are any of the following:

(i)   Have been completed.

(ii)    Are in progress.

(iii)    Are not being administered due to  religious,  medical,  or   other reasons based on a waiver signed by the parent.

(d)   If a parent objects to emergency medical treatment on religious grounds, the parent shall provide a signed statement that he or she assumes responsibility for all emergency care.

(2)    Records in subrule (1)  of   this  rule  shall  be   reviewed   and updated annually or when information changes.

(3)    Dated daily  attendance   records  of  children  in  care shall    be maintained and shall include the child's first and last name and the time  of arrival and departure.

(4)   Children's records required by the department   shall  be    accessible and stored in a location known to all assistant caregivers.

(5)   The records in this rule shall be retained for a minimum of 4 years.

History: 2005 AACS; 2009 AACS.