Section 400.8146. Information provided to parents.

Rule 146. (1) A center shall provide a written information packet to each parent enrolling a child that includes at least all of the following:

(a)  Criteria for admission and withdrawal.

(b)    Schedule of operation, denoting hours, days, and holidays during which the center is open and services are provided.

(c)   Fee policy.

(d)  Discipline policy.

(e)   Food service policy.

(f)  Program philosophy.

(g)   Typical daily routine.

(h)   Parent notification plan for accidents, injuries, incidents, illnesses.

(i)   Exclusion policy for child illnesses.

(j)    Notice of the availability of the center’s licensing notebook. The notice shall include all of the following:

(i)      The  licensing   notebook  contains  all  the  licensing   inspection  and  special investigation reports and related corrective action plans since May 28, 2010.

(ii)   The licensing notebook is available to parents during regular business hours.

(iii)    Licensing inspection and special investigation reports from at least the past 2 years are available on the child care licensing website at www.michigan.gov/michildcare. The website address must be in bold print.

(2)   Written documentation that the parent received the written information packet as required by subrule (1) of this rule shall be kept on file at the center.

(3)   For infants and toddlers, parents shall receive a written daily record that includes at least the following information:

(a)   Food intake; time, type of food, and amount eaten.

(b)   Sleeping patterns; when and how long child slept.

(c)   Elimination patterns, including bowel movements, consistency, and frequency.

(d)  Developmental milestones.

(e)   Changes in the child’s usual behaviors.

(4)    Parents of children with special needs may request a written daily record that includes at least the information required by subrule (3) of this rule.

(5)   Parents shall be notified before each field trip.

History: 2013 AACS.