La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CLXI-1515

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024

Section CLXI-1515 - Child Records and Cumulative Files

A. Cumulative File. A cumulative file shall be maintained on each child that shall include the following records:

1. an information form signed and dated by the parent and updated as changes occur, that contains:

a. name of child, date of birth, sex, date of admission;

b. name of parents and the home address of both child and parents;

c. phone numbers where parents may be reached while child is in care;

d. name and phone number of person to contact in an emergency if parents cannot be located promptly;

e. any special concerns, including but not limited to allergies, chronic illnesses, and any special needs of the child, if applicable; and

f. any special dietary needs, restrictions or food allergies or intolerances, if applicable. See Paragraph 4;

2. written authorization signed and dated by the parent to secure emergency medical treatment; and

3. written authorization signed and dated by the parent noting the first and last names of individuals to whom the child may be released other than the parents, including any other early learning centers, transportation services, and any person or persons who may remove the child from the center:

a. the parent may further authorize additional individuals via a text message, fax, or email to the center in unplanned situations and follow it with a written authorization;

b. a child shall never be released to anyone unless authorized in writing by the parent;

c. any additions and deletions to the list of authorized individuals shall be signed and dated by the parent;

d. the center shall verify the identity of the authorized person prior to releasing the child;

4. special diets:

a. unless the program is officially on the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a parent may request special diet adjustments (i.e. no milk on a particular day);

b. if a center is on the CACFP, a written statement from a health care provider is required when the child requires a special diet for medical reasons;

c. a written statement from the parent is required when the child requires a modified diet.

B. Consent to Release. The center shall obtain written consent from the parent prior to releasing any information, recordings, or photographs from which the child might be identified, except to authorized state and federal agencies. This one-time written consent shall be obtained from the parent and updated as changes occur.

C. Confidentiality. The center shall maintain the confidentiality and security of all records of children. Center staff is prohibited from disclosing or knowingly permitting the disclosure of any information concerning the child or the family of the child, either directly or indirectly, to any unauthorized person.

D. Retention of Records. Records of children shall be maintained by a center for a minimum of two years from the date of termination of the child's enrollment at the center and shall be available for on-site inspection, whether as hard copies or in electronic form, upon request by the LDE.

E. An early learning center shall provide a written copy of all health-related policies established by the center, including policies regarding accidents, allergic reactions, fever, illness, immunizations, infection, administration of auto-injectable epinephrine to a child believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction, and injuries, to the parent or guardian of each child attending or enrolled in the early learning center.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CLXI-1515

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 41630 (April 2015). effective 7/1/2015, Amended by LR 412106 (10/1/2015), Amended LR 44250 (2/1/2018), effective 3/1/2018, Amended LR 471276 (9/1/2021), Amended LR 49862 (5/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:407.40.