Utah Admin. Code 381-70-6

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024
Section R381-70-6 - Administration and Children's Records
(1) The provider shall:
(a) be at least 21 years old;
(b) be considered eligible by a CCL background check before becoming involved with child care; and
(c) complete the new provider training offered by the department.
(2) If the owner is not a sole proprietor, the business entity shall submit to the department the name and contact information of the individual or individuals who shall legally represent them and who shall comply with the requirements stated in Subsection R381-70-6(1).
(3) The provider shall protect children from conduct that endangers children in the program, or is contrary to the health, welfare, and safety of the public.
(4) The provider shall know and comply with each applicable federal, state, and local law, ordinance, and rule, and shall be responsible for the operation and management of a child care program.
(5) The provider shall comply with licensing rules any time a child is present.
(6) The provider shall post their unaltered license on the facility premises in a place readily visible and accessible to the public.
(7) The provider shall post a current copy of the department's Parent Guide at the facility for parent review during business hours.
(8) The provider shall inform parents and the department of any changes to the program's telephone number and other contact information within 48 hours of the change.
(9) The provider shall:
(a) have liability insurance; or
(b) inform parents in writing that the provider does not have liability insurance.
(10) The provider shall ensure that a parent completes an admission and health assessment form for their child before the child is admitted into the program.
(11) The provider shall ensure that each child's admission and health assessment form includes the following information:
(a) child's name;
(b) child's date of birth;
(c) parent's name, address, and phone number, including a daytime phone number;
(d) names of individuals authorized by the parent to sign the child out from the facility;
(e) name, address, and phone number of an individual to be contacted if an emergency happens and the provider cannot contact the parent;
(f) if available, the name, address, and phone number of an out-of-area emergency contact individual for the child;
(g) parent's permission for emergency transportation and emergency medical treatment;
(h) any known allergies of the child;
(i) any known food sensitivities of the child;
(j) any chronic medical conditions that the child may have;
(k) instructions for special or nonroutine daily health care of the child;
(l) current ongoing medications that the child may be taking; and
(m) any other special health instructions for the caregiver.
(12) The provider shall ensure that the admission and health assessment form is:
(a) reviewed, updated, and signed or initialed by the parent at least annually; and
(b) kept on-site for review by the department.
(13) The provider shall ensure that each child's information is confidential and not released without written parental permission except to the department.

Utah Admin. Code R381-70-6

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-10, effective 5/1/2015
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-4, effective 1/31/2016
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-1, effective 12/28/2017
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-16, effective 8/10/2018
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-17, effective 9/1/2020
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-12, effective 6/1/2022
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/9/2023