8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-800-60

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024

Section 8VAC20-800-60 - Children's records

A. The provider shall maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child.

B. A child's record shall contain the following information:

1. Child's full name, nickname (if any), sex, address, and birth date;

2. Emergency contact information including:

a. Name, home address, and telephone number of each parent who has custody;

b. Name, address and telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment;

c. Name, office address and telephone number of the child's physician;

d. Name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached;

e. Information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication, or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation;

f. Name and policy number of the child's medical insurance, if applicable;

g. Names of persons other than the custodial parents who are authorized to pick up the child;

h. Appropriate legal paperwork when a custodial parent does not authorize the provider to release the child to the other parent; and

i. Chronic physical problems, pertinent developmental information, and any special accommodations needed;

3. First and last dates of attendance;

4. Parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required by 8VAC20-800-70;

5. Proof of the child's age and identity and the names and addresses of previously attended child day care and schools as required by 8VAC20-800-80;

6. Immunization records for the child as required by 8VAC20-800-90;

7. Results of the health examination for the child as required by 8VAC20-800-100;

8. Written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent presents a written objection to provision of medical treatment on religious or other grounds;

9. Written authorization if a caregiver is to administer prescription or nonprescription medication to the child as required by 8VAC20-800-700 A 2;

10. Written authorization if the child is to participate in swimming or wading activities as required by 8VAC20-800-660 B;

11. Written authorization if the child is taken off the premises of the family day home as required by 8VAC20-800-980;

12. Special instructions to the provider including, but not limited to, exception to an infant's sleeping position as required in 8VAC20-800-590 A, recommendations for the care and activities of a child with special needs as required in 8VAC20-800-620 A, and exception to an infant's being fed on demand as required in 8VAC20-800-960 A;

13. Record of any accidents or injuries sustained by the child while at the family day home as required by 8VAC20-800-840; and

14. Documentation of the review of the child's emergency contact information as required by 8VAC20-800-780 B.

8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-800-60

Renumbered and amended from 22VAC40-111-60 by Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. 7/1/2021.

Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.