Rule 15-11-55-3.6.5 - Child RecordsThe family home shall maintain an individual file for each child under its current care, and for any child who withdrew during the preceding twelve months, containing the following identification and contact information, parental instructions, authorizations and other documents required by its policy manual:
1. Identification and Contact Information:a. The name of the child and names of parents/guardians.b. Home address and phone number.c. The parent's business name, address and phone number.d. The child's date of birth.e. Date of acceptance at family home and date of withdrawal, if any, with the parents' stated reason for withdrawal.f. Other contact information required to be maintained in accordance with family home's policy manual.2.Parental Instructions:a. If the parent provides written instructions to the family home, those instructions concerning the child's growth and development, medical needs, allergies, toilet training and other information relevant to the child's well-being shall be maintained and updated as provided from time to time.b. Written identification of an authorized, responsible person(s) for pick-up of the child.c. Official legal documentation of any limitation of parental rights of the other parent or stepparent.d. Documentation of any limitation or restriction, if any, on activities of a child, or other participation by the child in certain events such as holiday celebrations.3.Authorizations:a. Signed, written authorization to obtain emergency medical treatment and to administer medication.b. Election by a parent to either i. provide written authorization consenting to any and all field trips, excursions, or series of events outside the childcare family home, orii. provide written consent only for those specific field trips, excursions, or series of events for which date, time and location are specifically approved.c. Signed acknowledgment by a parent that the written policies and procedures described in Rule 3.4.1 have been received by the parent.d. Signed acknowledgment by a parent that a summary of licensing standards and other materials designated by the licensing agency has been received by the parent.e. Parental authorization of child being photographed, having photos posted or shared on social media, or other parental concerns.4.Documents Required by Policy Manual or Contract:a. If agreed by the family home in its policy manual or caregiver contracts, the method in which the provider will inform the parent or contact person if a child does not arrive at the family home within a reasonable time after a scheduled drop-off.b. Any other documents or identification records agreed to be maintained by the family home.5.Confidentiality of Records and Information:a. Individual child records are confidential and shall not be disclosed or released without prior written authorization by the parent.b. Individual personnel records are confidential and shall not be disclosed or released without prior written authorization by the employee.15 Miss. Code. R. 11-55-3.6.5
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-20-8