14 Del. Admin. Code § 933-V-68.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 933-V-68.0 - Field Trips and Program Outings

68.1 A licensee shall have and follow a plan to keep track of children at all times during field trips or routine program outings.

68.2 A licensee shall have written parent or guardian permission before taking a field trip or going on a routine program outing. The permission for a field trip must state the location, date of the trip, and who will provide transportation, if applicable. The permission for a routine program outing must state the location, frequency, and method of transportation which may include walking.

68.3 Medical consent forms and emergency contact information for all children, a traveling first aid kit as described in these regulations, and a working phone must accompany staff on trips and outings. Children must have tags or other means of providing the center's name and phone number.

68.4 A licensee shall ensure during field trips or routine program outings, a licensee maintains the following staff-to-child ratios with a minimum of two staff members present at all times except when the children are school-age or riding in a buggy or stroller:

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68.4.1 For a routine program outing where children are always contained in a buggy/stroller, classroom ratios must be maintained in accordance with Section 27.0.

68.4.2 Volunteers count toward the staff-to-child ratio for field trip or routine program outing purposes only if not accompanied by other children who are not enrolled at the center. Volunteers may not be left alone with children other than their own children, unless they had a comprehensive background check and were determined eligible.

68.4.3 A licensee shall ensure staff members or volunteering parents or guardians follow the transportation regulations when transporting children on field trips.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 933-V-68.0

24 DE Reg. 267 (9/1/2020)
25 DE Reg. 1115 (6/1/2022) (Final)