Section 400.8143. Children’s records.

Rule 143. (1) At the time of the child’s initial attendance, the center shall obtain a child information card, using a form provided by the department or a comparable substitute, completed and signed by the parent, and the center shall keep it on file and accessible in the center.

(2)     Child information cards shall be reviewed and updated by parents at least annually and when the center becomes aware of changes.

(3)   At the time of initial attendance, 1 of the following shall be obtained and kept on file and accessible in the center for children under school-age:

(a)   A certificate of immunization showing a minimum of 1 dose of each immunizing agent specified by the department of community health.

(b)   A copy of a waiver addressed to the department of community health and signed by the parent stating immunizations are not being administered due to religious, medical, or other reasons.

(4)   When a child under school-age whose immunizations were not up-to-date at the time of enrollment has been in attendance for 4 months, an updated certificate showing completion of all additional immunization requirements as specified by the department of community health shall be kept on file unless there is a signed statement by a licensed health care provider stating immunizations are in progress.

(5)   Under section 9211 of 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.9211(2), immunizations shall be reported to the department of community health for all children enrolled using  the method established by the department of community health by October 1 of each year.

(6)    Within 30 days of initial attendance, 1 of the following shall be obtained and kept on file and accessible in the center:

(a)    For infants: A physical evaluation performed within the preceding 3 months signed by a licensed health care provider. Restrictions shall be noted.

(b)    For toddlers: A physical evaluation performed within the preceding 6 months signed by a licensed health care provider. Restrictions shall be noted.

(c)    For preschoolers: A physical evaluation performed within the preceding year signed by a licensed health care provider. Any restrictions shall be noted.

(7)   Physical evaluations shall be updated as follows:

(a)   Yearly for infants and toddlers.

(b)   Every 2 years for preschoolers.

(8)   Upon enrollment and annually thereafter, the center shall obtain and keep on file at the center a signed statement from the school-age child’s parent confirming all of the following:

(a)   The child is in good health with activity restrictions noted.

(b)   The child’s immunizations are up-to-date.

(c)   The immunization record or appropriate waiver is on file with the child’s school.

(9)    The center shall assure that if a parent objects to a physical examination or medical treatment on religious grounds, then the parent provides a signed statement annually that the child is in good health and that the parent assumes responsibility for the child’s state of health while at the center.

(10)   The center shall maintain an accurate record of daily attendance at the center that includes each child’s first and last name and each child’s arrival and departure time.

(11)   Parent’s written permission for the child’s participation in field trips shall be obtained at the time of enrollment or before each field trip and kept on file at the center.

History: 2013 AACS.