(Amendment)
DAR File No.: 42727
Filed: 03/28/2018 05:59:24 PMRULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
The purpose of these changes is to clarify some rule language, to add needed subsections, and to delete some unnecessary subsections, so changes in statute, federal requirements, and Rule Committee (Committee) and the Department of Health (Department) decisions can take effect.
Summary of the rule or change:
These changes will clarify language such as changing the word "screening" to "check", modify the appeal process timing to follow recommendations from the Legislative Auditor's Office, change the requirements for submission of background checks from 10 working days to 0 to follow federal requirements, remove the exceptions for required fingerprinting, and renumber the subsections as needed.
Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Title 63G, Chapter 3
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
The proposed deletion of the fingerprint exception subsection is expected to have a one-time fiscal impact on the state revenues because 7 out of the 15 currently licensed hourly centers will have to submit fingerprints. There are 70 covered individuals (as reported in our records) whom will have to pay the cost of the fingerprints. The individual cost for a fingerprint is $37. The expected revenues are a one-time event, and that is why there are no additional costs or benefits in the following years. Any new facilities will have to submit fingerprints as well. However, the Committee cannot anticipate how many, if any, will become licensed or license exempt. The Committee does not anticipate any additional costs or savings due to the other proposed rule changes.
local governments:
These proposed changes are not expected to have any fiscal impact on local governments' revenues or expenditures because there are no licensed hourly centers operated by local governments to whom these changes will affect. There is only one business in the child care industry (NAICS 624410) in Utah operated by a local government, but that facility is exempt from the requirements of this rule.
small businesses:
All hourly centers are small businesses. These rule changes are expected to have a one-time fiscal impact on small businesses expenditures because there are seven hourly centers that operate as small businesses to whom the requirement for fingerprints will directly affect. There are 70 covered individuals (as reported in our records) whom will have to pay the cost of the fingerprints. The individual cost for a fingerprint is $37. All other hourly centers have already complied with this requirement, but will continue to submit and pay for fingerprints for all new covered individuals not because of this change but because of the current rule. The number of new covered individuals these facilities will employ, if any, cannot be calculated because there is no data available. Any new facilities will have to submit fingerprints as well. However, the Committee cannot anticipate how many, if any, will become licensed or license exempt. The Committee does not anticipate any additional costs or savings due to the other proposed rule changes.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
These proposed rule changes are not expected to have any fiscal impact on other individuals' revenues or expenditures because only a group of small businesses will be affected by the changes. Currently, there are no persons that are not small businesses to whom these changes will apply.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
Since fingerprints will be required of any hourly center provider, all new applicants for an hourly center license will be required to pay for fingerprints, with no exceptions, if they have not already done so. The Committee cannot project the number of new applicants, but the number of hourly center providers has remained about the same for the past five years.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
The changes clarify language such as changing the word "screening" to "check", modify the appeal process timing to follow recommendations from the Legislative Auditor's Office, change the requirements for submission of background checks from 10 working days to 0 to follow federal requirements, remove the exceptions for required fingerprinting, and renumber subsections as needed. There is a one-time fiscal impact on small businesses for the cost of submitting fingerprints. There are 7 hourly child care centers with an estimated 70 individuals who will be required to submit fingerprints at a cost of $37 per person. The minimal cost of the fingerprinting process is balanced out by the need conduct background checks for the health and safety of children receiving care in the affected centers.
Joseph K. Miner, MD, Executive Director
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:
Health
Child Care Center Licensing Committee
3760 S HIGHLAND DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Simon Bolivar at the above address, by phone at 801-803-4618, by FAX at 801-237-0786, or by Internet E-mail at sbolivar@utah.gov
Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:
05/15/2018
This rule may become effective on:
05/28/2018
Authorized by:
Joseph Miner, Executive Director
RULE TEXT
Appendix 1: Regulatory Impact Summary Table*
Fiscal Costs
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2020
State Government
$0
$0
$0
Local Government
$0
$0
$0
Small Businesses
$0
$0
$0
Non-Small Businesses
$2,590
$0
$0
Other Person
$0
$0
$0
Total Fiscal Costs:
$2,590
$0
$0
Fiscal Benefits
State Government
$2,590
$0
$0
Local Government
$0
$0
$0
Small Businesses
$0
$0
$0
Non-Small Businesses
$0
$0
$0
Other Persons
$0
$0
$0
Total Fiscal Benefits:
$2,590
$0
$0
Net Fiscal Benefits:
$0
$0
$0
*This table only includes fiscal impacts that could be measured. If there are inestimable fiscal impacts, they will not be included in this table. Inestimable impacts for State Government, Local Government, Small Businesses and Other Persons are described above. Inestimable impacts for Non - Small Businesses are described below.
Appendix 2: Regulatory Impact to Non - Small Businesses
The proposed amendment is not expected to have any fiscal impact on large businesses revenues or expenditures because the 13 large businesses in the child care industry (NAICS 624410) in Utah are either licensed or licensed exempt, and they are already in compliance with the requirements of the current rule. The new requirements will not affect them because the proposed rule changes do not increase or decrease costs for services they currently provide.
Department Head Comments:
The changes clarify language such as changing the word "screening" to "check", modify the appeal process timing to follow recommendations from the Legislative Auditor's Office, change the requirements for submission of background checks from 10 working days to 0 to follow federal requirements, remove the exceptions for required fingerprinting, and renumber subsections as needed.
There is a one-time fiscal impact on small businesses for the cost of submitting fingerprints. There are 7 hourly child care centers with an estimated 70 individuals who will be required to submit fingerprints at a cost of $37 per person.
The minimal cost of the fingerprinting process is balanced out by the need conduct background checks for the health and safety of children receiving care in the affected centers.
R381. Health, Child Care Center Licensing Committee.
R381-60. Hourly Child Care Centers.
R381-60-2. Definitions.
(1) "Applicant" means a person or business who has applied for a new or a renewal of a license, certificate, or exemption from Child Care Licensing.
(2) "ASTM" means American Society for Testing and Materials.
(3) "Background Finding" means information in a background [
screening]check that may result in a denial from Child Care Licensing.(4) "Background [
Screening]Check Denial" means that an individual has failed the background [screening]check and is prohibited from being involved with a child care program.(5) "Barrier" means an enclosing structure such as a fence, wall, bars, railing, or solid panel to prevent accidental or deliberate movement through or access to something.
(6) "Body Fluid" means blood, urine, feces, vomit, mucus, and/or saliva.
(7) "Business Days/Hours" means the days of the week and times the facility is open for business.
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(7)](8) "Capacity" means the maximum number of children for whom care can be provided at any given time.[
(8)](9) "Caregiver-to-Child Ratio" means the number of caregivers responsible for a specific number of children.[
(9)](10) "CCL" means the Child Care Licensing Program in the Department of Health that is delegated with the responsibility to enforce the Utah Child Care Licensing Act.[
(10)](11) "Child Care" means continuous care and supervision of 5 or more qualifying children that is:(a) in place of care ordinarily provided by a parent in the parent's home,
(b) for less than 24 hours a day, and
(c) for direct or indirect compensation.
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(11)](12) "Child Care Center Licensing Committee" means the Child Care Center Licensing Committee created in the Utah Child Care Licensing Act.[
(12)](13) "Child Care Program" means a person or business that offers child care.[
(13)](14) "Choking Hazard" means an object or a removable part on an object with a diameter of less than 1-1/4 inch and a length of less than 2-1/4 inches that could be caught in a child's throat blocking their airway and making it difficult or impossible to breathe.[
(14)](15) "Conditional Status" means that the provider is at risk of losing their child care license because compliance with licensing rules has not been maintained.[
(15)](16) "Covered Individual" means any of the following individuals involved with a child care program:(a) an owner;
(b) a director;
(c) a member of the governing body;
(d) an employee;
(e) a caregiver;
(f) a volunteer, except a parent of a child enrolled in the child care program;
(g) an individual age 12 years or older who resides in the facility; and
(h) anyone who has unsupervised contact with a child in care.
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(16)](17) "CPSC" means the Consumer Product Safety Commission.[
(17)](18) "Department" means the Utah Department of Health.[
(18)](19) "Designated Play Surface" means any accessible elevated surface for standing, walking, crawling, sitting or climbing; or an accessible flat surface at least 2 by 2 inches in size and having an angle less than 30 degrees from horizontal.[
(19)](20) "Director" means a person who meets the director qualifications in this rule, and who assumes the child care program's day-to-day responsibilities for compliance with Child Care Licensing rules.[
(20)](21) "Emotional Abuse" means behavior that could harm a child's emotional development, such as threatening, intimidating, humiliating, demeaning, criticizing, rejecting, using profane language, and/or using inappropriate physical restraint.[
(21)](22) "Entrapment Hazard" means an opening greater than 3-1/2 by 6-1/4 inches and less than 9 inches in diameter where a child's body could fit through but the child's head could not fit through, potentially causing a child's entrapment and strangulation.[
(22)](23) "Facility" means a child care program or the premises approved by the Department to be used for child care.[
(23)](24) "Group" means the children who are supervised by one or more caregivers in an individual room or in an area within a room that is defined by furniture or other partition.[
(24)](25) "Group Size" means the number of children in a group.[
(25)](26) "Guest" means an individual who is not a covered individual and is at the child care facility with the provider's permission.[
(26)](27) "Health Care Provider" means a licensed health professional, such as a physician, dentist, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant.[
(27)](28) "Homeless" means anyone who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence as described in the McKinney-Vento Act. McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Title IX, Part A of ESSA)[
(28)](29) "Inaccessible" means out of reach of children by being:(a) locked, such as in a locked room, cupboard, or drawer;
(b) secured with a child safety device, such as a child safety cupboard lock or doorknob device;
(c) behind a properly secured child safety gate;
(d) located in a cupboard or on a shelf that is at least 36 inches above the floor; or
(e) in a bathroom, at least 36 inches above any surface from where a child could stand or climb.
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(29)](30) "Infant" means a child who is younger than 12 months of age.[
(30)](31) "Infectious Disease" means an illness that is capable of being spread from one person to another.[
(31)](32) "Involved with Child Care" means to do any of the following at or for a child care program licensed by the Department:(a) provide child care;
(b) volunteer at a child care program;
(c) own, operate, direct, or be employed at a child care program;
(d) reside at a facility where child care is provided; or
(e) be present at a facility while care is being provided, except for authorized guests or parents who are dropping off a child, picking up a child, or attending a scheduled event at the child care facility.
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(32)](33) "License" means a license issued by the Department to provide child care services.[
(33)](34) "Licensee" means the legally responsible person or business that holds a valid license from Child Care Licensing.[
(34)](35) "LIS Supported Finding" means background [screening]check information from the Licensing Information System (LIS) database for child abuse and neglect, maintained by the Utah Department of Human Services.[
(35)](36) "McKinney-Vento Act" means a federal law that requires protections and services for children and youth who are homeless including those with disabilities. McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Title IX, Part A of ESSA)[
(36)](37) "Over-the-Counter Medication" means medication that can be purchased without a written prescription including herbal remedies, vitamins, and mineral supplements.[
(37)](38) "Parent" means the parent or legal guardian of a child in care.[
(38)](39) "Person" means an individual or a business entity.[
(39)](40) "Physical Abuse" means causing nonaccidental physical harm to a child.[
(40)](41) "Play Equipment Platform" means a flat surface on a piece of stationary play equipment intended for more than one child to stand on, and upon which the children can move freely.[
(41)](42) "Preschooler" means a child age 2 through 4 years old.[
(42)](43) "Protective Barrier" means a structure such as bars, lattice, or a panel that is around an elevated platform and is intended to prevent accidental or deliberate movement through or access to something.[
(43)](44) "Protective Cushioning" means a shock-absorbing surface under and around play equipment that reduces the severity of injuries from falls.[
(44)](45) "Provider" means the legally responsible person or business that holds a valid license from Child Care Licensing.[
(45)](46) "Qualifying Child" means:(a) a child who is younger than 13 years old and is the child of a person other than the child care provider or caregiver,
(b) a child with a disability who is younger than 18 years old and is the child of a person other than the provider or caregiver, or
(c) a child who is younger than 4 years old and is the child of the provider or a caregiver.
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(46)](47) "Related Child" means a child for whom a provider is the parent, legal guardian, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, great-grandparent, sibling, step-sibling, aunt, step-aunt, great-aunt, uncle, step-uncle, or great-uncle.[
(47)](48) "Sanitize" means to use a chemical product to remove soil and bacteria from a surface or object.[
(48)](49) "School-Age Child" means a child age 5 through 12 years old.[
(49)](50) "Sexual Abuse" means abuse as defined in Utah Code, Title 76-5-404(1).[
(50)](51) "Sexually Explicit Material" means any depiction of sexually explicit conduct as defined in Utah Code, Title 76-5b-103(10).[
(51)](52) "Sleeping Equipment" means a cot, mat, crib, bassinet, porta-crib, playpen, or bed.[
(52)](53) "Stationary Play Equipment" means equipment such as a climber, slide, swing, merry-go-round, or spring rocker that is meant to stay in one location when a child uses it. Stationary play equipment does not include:(a) a sandbox;
(b) a stationary circular tricycle;
(c) a sensory table; or
(d) a playhouse that sits on the ground or floor and has no attached equipment, such as a slide, swing, or climber.
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(53)](54) "Strangulation Hazard" means something on which a child's clothes or drawstrings could become caught, or something in which a child could become entangled such as:(a) a protruding bolt end that extends more than 2 threads beyond the face of the nut;
(b) hardware that forms a hook or leaves a gap or space between components such as a protruding S-hook; or
(c) a rope, cord, or chain that is attached to a structure and is long enough to encircle a child's neck.
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(54)](55) "Substitute" means a person who assumes a caregiver's duties when the caregiver is not present.[
(55)](56) "Toddler" means a child aged 12 through 23 months.[
(56)](57) "Unrelated Child" means a child who is not a "related child" as defined in R381-60-2(46).[
(57)](58) "Unsupervised Contact" means being with, caring for, communicating with, or touching a child in the absence of a caregiver or other employee who is at least 18 years old and has passed a Child Care Licensing background [screening]check.[
(58)](59) "Use Zone" means the area beneath and surrounding a play structure or piece of equipment that is designated for unrestricted movement around the equipment, and onto which a child falling from or exiting the equipment could be expected to land.[
(59)](60) "Volunteer" means an individual who receives no form of direct or indirect compensation for their service.[
(60)](61) "Working Days" means the days of the week the Department is open for business.R381-60-4. License Application, Renewal, Changes, and Variances.
(1) An applicant for a new child care license shall submit to the Department:
(a) an online application;
(b) a copy of a current local fire clearance or a statement from the local fire authority that a fire inspection is not required;
(c) a copy of a current local health department kitchen clearance for a facility providing food service or a statement from the local health department that a kitchen inspection is not required;
(d) a copy of a current local business license or a statement from the city that a business license is not required;
(e) a copy of the educational credentials of the person who will be the director as required in R381-60-7(4);
(f) a copy of a completed Department health and safety plan form;
(g) CCL background [
screenings]checks for all covered individuals as required in R381-60-8;(h) a current copy of the Department's new provider training certificate of attendance; and
(i) all required fees, which are nonrefundable.
(2) The applicant shall pass a Department's inspection of the facility before a new license or a renewal is issued.
(3) If the local fire authority states that a fire inspection is not required, a Department's CCL inspection for a new license or a renewal of a license shall include compliance with the following:
(a) address numbers and/or letters shall be readable from the street;
(b) address numbers and/or letters shall be at least 4 inches in height and 1/2 inch thick;
(c) exit doors shall operate properly and shall be well maintained;
(d) obstructions in exits, aisles, corridors, and stairways shall be removed;
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(e) items stored under exit stairs shall be removed;(f)](e) exit doors shall be unlocked from the inside during business hours;[
(g)](f) exits shall be clearly identified;[
(h)](g) there shall be unobstructed fire extinguishers that are of an X minimum rate and appropriate to the type of hazard, currently charged and serviced, and mounted not more than 5 feet above the floor;[
(i)](h) there shall be working smoke detectors that are properly installed on each level of the building; and[
(j)](i) boiler, mechanical, and electrical panel rooms shall not be used for storage.(4) If the provider serves food and the local health department states that a kitchen inspection is not required, a Department's CCL inspection for a new license or a renewal of a license shall include compliance with the following:
(a) the refrigerator shall be clean, in good repair, and working at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit;
(b) there shall be a working thermometer in the refrigerator;
(c) there shall be a working stem thermometer available to check cook and hot hold temperatures;
(d) cooks shall have a current food handler's permit available on-site for review by the Department;
(e) cooks shall use hair restraints and wear clean outer clothing;
(f) according to Food Code 2-103-11, only necessary staff shall be present in the kitchen;
(g) reusable food holders, utensils, and food preparation surfaces shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized with an approved sanitizer before each use;
(h) chemicals shall be stored away from food and food service items;
(i) food shall be properly stored, kept to the proper temperature, and in good condition; and
(j) there shall be a working handwashing sink in the kitchen and handwashing instructions posted by the sink.
(5) If the applicant does not complete the application process within 6 months of first submitting any portion of the application, the Department may deny the application and to be licensed, the applicant shall reapply. This includes resubmitting all required documentation, repaying licensing fees, and passing another inspection of the facility.
(6) The Department may deny an application for a license if, within the 5 years preceding the application date, the applicant held a license or a certificate that was:
(a) closed under an immediate closure;
(b) revoked;
(c) closed as a result of a settlement agreement resulting from a notice of intent to revoke, a notice of revocation, or a notice of immediate closure;
(d) voluntarily closed after an inspection of the facility found rule violations that would have resulted in a notice of intent to revoke or a notice of revocation had the provider not closed voluntarily; or
(e) voluntarily closed having unpaid fees or civil money penalties issued by the Department.
(7) Each child care license expires at midnight on the last day of the month shown on the license, unless the license was previously revoked by the Department, or voluntarily closed by the provider.
(8) Within 30 to 90 days before a current license expires, the provider shall submit for renewal:
(a) an online renewal request,
(b) applicable renewal fees,
(c) any previous unpaid fees,
(d) a copy of a current business license,
(e) a copy of a current fire inspection report, and
(f) a copy of a current kitchen inspection report.
(9) A provider who fails to renew their license by the expiration date may have an additional 30 days to complete the renewal process if they pay a late fee.
(10) The Department may not renew a license for a provider who is no longer caring for children.
(11) The provider shall submit a complete application for a new license at least 30 days before any of the following changes occur:
(a) a change of the child care facility's location, or
(b) a change that transfers 50 percent or more ownership or controlling interest to a new individual or entity.
(12) The provider shall submit a complete application to amend an existing license at least 30 days before any of the following changes:
(a) an increase or decrease of licensed capacity, including any change to the amount of usable indoor or outdoor space where child care is provided;
(b) a change in the name of the program;
(c) a change in the regulation category of the program;
(d) a change in the name of the provider;
(e) an addition or loss of a director; or
(f) a change in ownership that does not require a new license.
(13) The Department may amend a license after verifying that the applicant is in compliance with all applicable rules and required fees have been paid. The expiration date of the amended license remains the same as the previous license.
(14) A license is not assignable or transferable and shall only be amended by the Department.
(15) If an applicant or provider cannot comply with a rule but can meet the intent of the rule in another way, they may apply for a variance to that rule by submitting a request to the Department.
(16) The Department may:
(a) require additional information before acting on the variance request, and
(b) impose health and safety requirements as a condition of granting a variance.
(17) The provider shall comply with the existing rule until a variance is approved.
(18) If a variance is approved, the provider shall keep a copy of the written approval on-site for review by parents and the Department.
(19) The Department may grant variances for up to 12 months.
(20) The Department may revoke a variance if:
(a) the provider is not meeting the intent of the rule as stated in their approved variance;
(b) the provider fails to comply with the conditions of the variance; or
(c) a change in statute, rule, or case law affects the basis for the variance.
R381-60-5. Rule Violations and Penalties.
(1) The Department may place a program's child care license on a conditional status for the following causes:
(a) chronic, ongoing noncompliance with rules;
(b) unpaid fees; or
(c) a serious rule violation that places children's health or safety in immediate jeopardy.
(2) The Department shall establish the length of the conditional status and set the conditions that the child care provider shall satisfy to remove the conditional status.
(3) The Department may increase monitoring of the program that is on conditional status to verify compliance with rules.
(4) The Department may deny or revoke a license if the child care provider:
(a) fails to meet the conditions of a license on conditional status;
(b) violates the Child Care Licensing Act;
(c) provides false or misleading information to the Department;
(d) misrepresents information by intentionally altering a license or any other document issued by the Department;
(e) refuses to allow authorized representatives of the Department access to the facility to ensure compliance with rules;
(f) refuses to submit or make available to the Department any written documentation required to verify compliance with rules;
(g) commits a serious rule violation that results in death or serious harm to a child, or that places a child at risk of death or serious harm; or
(h) has committed an illegal act that would exclude a person from having a license.
(5) Within 10 working days of receipt of a revocation notice, the provider shall submit to the Department the names and mailing addresses of the parents of each enrolled child so the Department can notify the parents of the revocation.
(6) The Department may order the immediate closure of a facility if conditions create a clear and present danger to any child in care and may require immediate action to protect their health or safety.
(7) Upon receipt of an immediate closure notice, the provider shall give the Department the names and mailing addresses of the parents of each enrolled child so the Department can notify the parents of the immediate closure.
(8) If there is a severe injury or the death of a child in care, the Department may order the child care provider to suspend services and/or prohibit new enrollments, pending a review by the Child Fatality Review Committee or a determination of the probable cause of death or injury by a medical professional.
(9) If a person is providing care for more than 4 unrelated children without the appropriate license, the Department may:
(a) issue a cease and desist order, or
(b) allow the person to continue operation if:
(i) the person was unaware of the need for a license,
(ii) conditions do not create a clear and present danger to the children in care, and
(iii) the person agrees to apply for the appropriate license within 30 calendar days of notification by the Department.
(10) If a person providing care without the appropriate license agrees to apply for a license but does not submit an application and all required application documents within 30 days, the Department may issue a cease and desist order.
(11) A violation of any rule is punishable by an administrative civil money penalty of up to $5,000 per day as provided in Utah Code, Section 26-39-601.
(12) Assessment of any civil money penalty does not prevent the Department from also taking action to deny, place on conditional status, revoke, immediately close, or refuse to renew a license.
(13) Assessment of any administrative civil money penalty under this section does not prevent court-ordered or other equitable remedies.
(14) The Department may deny an application or revoke a license for failure to pay any required fees, including fees for applications, late fees, returned checks, license changes, additional inspections, conditional monitoring inspections, background [
screenings]checks, civil money penalties, and other fees assessed by the Department.(15) An applicant or provider may appeal any Department decision within [
30]15 working days of being informed in writing of the decision.R381-60-6. Administration and Children's Records.
(1) The provider shall:
(a) be at least 21 years of age,
(b) pass a CCL background [
screening]check, 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(s) and contact information of the individual(s)[] who shall legally represent them and who shall comply with the requirements stated in R381-60-6(1).
(3) The provider shall not engage in or allow conduct that endangers children in care; or is contrary to the health, morals, welfare, and safety of the public.
(4) The provider shall have knowledge of and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and rules, and shall be responsible for the operation and management of a child care program.
(5) The provider shall comply with licensing rules at all times when a child in care is present.
(6) The provider shall post the original child care license on the facility premises in a place readily visible and accessible to the public.
(7) The provider shall post a 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 establish, follow, and ensure that all staff and volunteers follow a written health and safety plan that is:
(a) completed on the Department's required form,
(b) submitted to the Department for initial approval and any time changes are made to the plan,
(c) reviewed and updated as needed,
(d) signed and dated at least annually, and
(e) available for review by parents, staff, and the Department during business hours.
(10) The provider shall:
(a) have liability insurance, or
(b) inform parents in writing that the provider does not have liability insurance.
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(10)](11) The provider shall ensure that each parent completes an admission and health assessment form for their child before the child is admitted into the child care program.[
(11)](12) The admission and health assessment form shall include 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 people authorized by the parent to pick up the child;
(e) name, address, and phone number of a person to be contacted in case of an emergency if the provider is unable to contact the parent;
(f) any special health instructions for the caregiver; and
(g) certification that all immunizations are current.
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(12)](13) The admission and health assessment form shall:(a) be signed by the parent; and
(b) kept on-site for review by the Department.
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(13)](14) Each child's information shall be kept confidential and shall not be released without written parental permission.R381-60-7. Personnel and Training Requirements.
(1) The provider shall [
train and supervise]ensure that all employees and volunteers [to ensure that they are qualified]are supervised, qualified, and trained to:(a) meet the needs of the children as required by rule, and
(b) be in compliance with all licensing rules.
(2) The provider shall ensure that the center has a qualified director as required by licensing rules.
(3) The director shall:
(a) be at least 21 years of age;
(b) pass a CCL background [
screening]check;(c) receive at least 2.5 hours of preservice training before beginning job duties;
(d) complete the new director training offered by the Department within 60 working days of assuming director duties;
(e) have knowledge of and follow all applicable laws and rules; and
(f) complete at least 10 hours of child care training each year, based on the facility's license date.
(4) New directors shall have one of the following educational credentials:
(a) any bachelor's or higher education degree, and at least 60 clock hours of approved Utah Early Childhood Career Ladder courses in child development, social/emotional development, and the child care environment; or 60 clock hours of equivalent training as approved by the Department;
(b) at least 12 college credit hours of child development courses;
(c) a currently valid national certification such as a Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) issued by the National Child Care Association, a Child Development Associate (CDA) issued by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition, or other equivalent credential as approved by the Department;
(d) at least a Level 9 from the Utah Early Childhood Career Ladder system; or
(e) a National Administrator Credential (NAC) and at least 60 clock hours of approved Utah Early Childhood Career Ladder courses in child development, social/emotional development, and the child care environment; or 60 clock hours of equivalent training as approved by the Department.
(5) The director shall arrange for a designee who shall have authority to act on behalf of the director in the director's absence.
(6) The director designee shall:
(a) be at least 21 years of age;
(b) pass a CCL background [
screening]check;(c) receive at least 2.5 hours of preservice training before beginning job duties;
(d) have knowledge of and follow all applicable laws and rules; and
(e) complete at least 10 hours of child care training each year, based on the facility's license date.
(7) The director or the director designee shall be present at the facility whenever the center is open for care.
(8) The provider shall have on-site for review by the Department documentation of having employees who are on call and, when needed, can arrive at the facility within 20 minutes.
(9) Caregivers shall:
(a) be at least 16 years old;
(b) pass a CCL background [
screening]check;(c) receive at least 2.5 hours of preservice training before caring for children;
(d) have knowledge of and follow all applicable laws and rules; and
(e) complete at least 10 hours of child care training each year, based on the facility's license date.
(10) Substitutes shall:
(a) be at least 18 years old;
(b) pass a CCL background [
screening]check;(c) be capable of providing care, supervising children, and handling emergencies in the caregiver's absence;
(d) receive at least 2.5 hours of preservice training before caring for children; and
(e) complete at least 1/2 hour of child care training for each month they work 40 hours or more.
(11) All other employees such as drivers, cooks, and clerks shall:
(a) pass a CCL background [
screening]check,(b) receive at least 2.5 hours of preservice training before beginning job duties, [
and](c) have knowledge of and follow all applicable laws and rules[
.], and(d) not have unsupervised contact with any child in care if the employee is younger than 16 years of age.
(12) Volunteers shall:
(a) pass a CCL background [
screening]check, and(b) not have unsupervised contact with any child in care if the volunteer is younger than 18 years of age.
(13) Guests:
(a) shall not have unsupervised contact with any child in care,
(b) shall wear a guest nametag, and
(c) are not required to pass a CCL background [
screening]check.(14) Student interns who are registered and participating in a high school or college child care course:
(a) are not required to pass a CCL background [
screening]check,(b) shall not have unsupervised contact with any child in care, and
(c) shall wear a guest nametag.
(15) Parents of children in care:
(a) shall not have unsupervised contact with any child in care except their own, and
(b) do not need a CCL background [
screening]check unless involved with child care in the center.(16) Household members who are:
(a) 12 to 17 years old shall pass a CCL background [
screening]check;(b) 18 years of age or older shall pass a CCL background [
screening]check that includes fingerprints; and(c) younger than 18 years of age shall not have unsupervised contact with any child in care including during offsite activities and transportation.
(17) Individuals who provide IEP or IFSP services such as physical, occupational, or speech therapists:
(a) are not required to have a CCL background [
screening]check as long as the child's parent has given permission for services to take place at the center, and(b) shall provide proper identification before having access to the facility or a child at the facility.
(18) Members from law enforcement or from Child Protective Services:
(a) are not required to have a CCL background [
screening]check, and(b) shall provide proper identification before having access to the facility or a child at the facility.
(19) Preservice training shall include the following:
(a) job description and duties;
(b) current Department rule sections R381-60-7 through 24;
(c) the Department-approved health and safety plan that includes preparing for and responding to emergencies;
(d) prevention, signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect, including child sexual abuse, and legal reporting requirements;
(e) prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and coping with crying babies;
(f) prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and the use of safe sleeping practices;
(g) recognizing the signs of homelessness and available assistance;
(h) a review of the information in each child's health assessment in the caregiver's assigned group; and
(i) an introduction and orientation to the children in care.
(20) Documentation of each individual's preservice training shall be kept on-site for review by the Department and include the following:
(a) training topics,
(b) date of the training, and
(c) total hours or minutes of training.
(21) Annual child care training shall include the following topics:
(a) current Department rule sections R381-60-7 through 24;
(b) the Department-approved health and safety plan that includes preparing for and responding to emergencies;
(c) the prevention, signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect, including child sexual abuse, and legal reporting requirements;
(d) principles of child growth and development, including brain development;
(e) positive guidance and interactions with children;
(f) prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and coping with crying babies;
(g) prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and use of safe sleeping practices; and
(h) recognizing the signs of homelessness and available assistance.
(22) At least 5 of the 10 hours of annual child care training shall be face-to-face instruction.
(23) Individuals who are required to receive annual child care training and who begin employment partway through the facility's license year shall complete a proportionate number of training hours including the face-to-face instruction.
(24) Documentation of each individual's annual child care training shall be kept on-site for review by the Department and include the following:
(a) training topic,
(b) date of the training,
(c) whether the training was face-to-face or non-face-to-face instruction,
(d) name of the person or organization that presented the training, and
(e) total hours or minutes of training.
(25) Whenever there are children at the center, there shall be at least one caregiver present who can demonstrate English literacy skills needed to care for children and respond to emergencies.
(26) At least one staff member with a current Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent first aid and infant/child CPR certification shall be present when children are in care:
(a) at the facility,
(b) in each vehicle transporting children, and
(c) at each offsite activity.
(27) CPR certification shall include hands-on testing.
(28) The following records for each covered individual shall be kept on-site for review by the Department:
(a) the date of initial employment or association with the program;
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(b) a copy of the current background screening card issued by the Department;(c)](b) a current first aid and CPR certification, if required in rule; and[
(d)](c) a six-week record of the times worked each day.R381-60-8. Background [
Screenings]Checks.[
(1) The provider shall ensure that an online CCL background screening form is submitted within 10 working days from when:(a) a new covered individual becomes involved with the program,(b) a new covered individual age 12 years or older begins living in the facility, and(c) a child who resides in the facility turns 12 years old.](1) Before a new covered individual becomes involved with child care in the program, the provider shall:(a) have the individual submit an online background check form,
(b) authorize the individual's background check form,
(c) pay all required fees, and
(d) receive written notice from CCL that the individual passed the background check.
(2) The provider shall ensure that an online background check form is submitted and authorized, and that background check fees are paid within 10 working days from when a child who resides in the facility turns 12 years old.
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(2)](3) [Unless an exception is granted in rule, t]The provider shall ensure that a CCL background [screening]check for each individual age 18 years or older includes fingerprints and fingerprints fees.[
(3)](4) The fingerprints shall be prepared by a local law enforcement agency or an agency approved by local law enforcement.[
(4)](5) If fingerprints are submitted through Live Scan (electronically), the agency taking the fingerprints shall follow the Department's guidelines.[
(5) Fingerprints are not required if:(a) the covered individual has resided in Utah continuously for the past 5 years, or since the individual's 18th birthday and will only be involved with child care in a program that was licensed or certified prior to 1 July 2013; or(b) the covered individual has previously submitted fingerprints to the Department under this section for a national criminal history record check and has resided in Utah continuously since that time.](6) Fingerprints are not required if the covered individual has:(a) previously submitted fingerprints to CCL for a Next Generation, national criminal history check;
(b) resided in Utah continuously since the fingerprints were submitted; and
(c) kept their CCL background check current.
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(6)](7) Background [screenings]checks are valid for 1 year and shall be renewed before the last day of the month listed on the covered individual's background [screening]check card.[
(7)](8) At least 2 weeks before the end of the renewal month that is written on a covered individual's background [screening]check card, the provider shall:(a) have the individual submit an online CCL background [
screening]check form and fingerprints if not previously submitted,(b) authorize the individual's background [
screening]check form through the provider portal, and(c) pay all required fees.
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(8) Regardless of any exception in rule, if an in-state criminal background screening indicates that a covered individual age 18 years or older has a background finding, the Department may require that individual to submit fingerprints and fees in order for the Department to conduct a national criminal background screening for that individual.](9) The following background findings may deny a covered individual from being involved with child care:
(a) LIS supported findings,
(b) the individual's name appears on the Utah or national sex offender registry,
(c) any felony convictions,
(d) any Misdemeanor A convictions, or
(e) Misdemeanor B and C convictions for the reasons listed in R381-60-8(10).
(10) The following convictions, regardless of severity, may result in a background [
screening]check denial:(a) unlawful sale or furnishing alcohol to minors;
(b) sexual enticing of a minor;
(c) cruelty to animals, including dogfighting;
(d) bestiality;
(e) lewdness, including lewdness involving a child;
(f) voyeurism;
(g) providing dangerous weapons to a minor;
(h) a parent providing a firearm to a violent minor;
(i) a parent knowing of a minor's possession of a dangerous weapon;
(j) sales of firearms to juveniles;
(k) pornographic material or performance;
(l) sexual solicitation;
(m) prostitution and related crimes;
(n) contributing to the delinquency of a minor;
(o) any crime against a person;
(p) a sexual exploitation act;
(q) leaving a child unattended in a vehicle; and
(r) driving under the influence (DUI) while a child is present in the vehicle.
(11) A covered individual with a Class A misdemeanor background finding not listed in R381-60-8(10)[
(a) 10 or more years have passed since the Class A misdemeanor offense, and
(b) there is no other conviction for the individual in the past 10 years.
(12) A covered individual with a Class A misdemeanor background finding not listed in R381-60-8(10) may be involved with child care for up to 6 months if:
(a) 5 to 9 years have passed since the offense,
(b) there is no other conviction since the Class A misdemeanor offense,
(c) the individual provides to the Department documentation of an active petition for expungement, and
(d) the provider ensures that the individual does not have unsupervised contact with any child in care.
(13) If a petition for expungement is denied, the covered individual shall no longer be involved with child care.
(14) A covered individual shall not be denied if the only background finding is a conviction or plea of no contest to a nonviolent drug offense that occurred 10 or more years before the CCL background [
screening]check was conducted.(15) The Department may rely on the criminal background [
screening]check findings as conclusive evidence of the arrest warrant, arrest, charge, or conviction; and the Department may revoke, suspend, or deny a license or employment based on that evidence.(16) If the provider has a background [
screening]check denial, the Department may suspend or deny their license until the reason for the denial is resolved.(17) If a covered individual [
has a background screening denial]fails to pass a CCL background check, including that the individual has been convicted, has pleaded no contest, or is currently subject to a plea in abeyance or diversion agreement for a felony or misdemeanor, the [Department may]provider shall prohibit that individual from being employed by the child care program or residing at the facility until the reason for the denial is resolved.(18) If a covered individual is denied a license or employment based upon the criminal background [
screening]check and disagrees with the information provided by the Department of Public Safety, the covered individual may appeal the information as provided in Utah Code, Sections 77-18-10 through 77-18-14 and 77-18a-1.(19) If a covered individual disagrees with a supported finding on the Department of Human Services Licensing Information System (LIS):
(a) the individual cannot appeal the supported finding to the Department of Health, and
(b) the covered individual may appeal the finding to the Department of Human Services and follow the process established by the Department of Human Services.
(20) Within 48 hours of becoming aware of a covered individual's arrest warrant, felony or misdemeanor arrest, charge, conviction, or supported LIS finding, the provider and the covered individual shall notify the Department. Failure to notify the Department within 48 hours may result in disciplinary action, including revocation of the license.
(21) The Executive Director of the Department of Health may overturn a background [
screening]check denial [under the following conditions:(a) the background finding is not a felony, and(b)]when the Executive Director determines that the nature of the background finding or mitigating circumstances do not pose a risk to children.R381-60-13. Child Safety and Injury Prevention.
(1) The building, outdoor area, toys, and equipment shall be used in a safe manner and as intended by the manufacturer to prevent injury to children.
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(2) Harmful objects and hazards, such as the following, shall be inaccessible to children:(a) poisonous and harmful plants;(b) sharp objects, edges, corners, or points that could cut or puncture skin;(c) for children younger than 3 years of age, choking hazards;(d) strangulation hazards such as ropes, cords, chains, and wires attached to a structure and long enough to encircle a child's neck;(e) tripping hazards such as unsecured flooring, rugs with curled edges, or cords in walkways;(f) for children younger than 5 years of age, empty plastic bags large enough for a child's head to fit inside, latex gloves, and balloons; and(g) standing water that measures 2 inches or deeper and 5 by 5 inches or greater in diameter.](2) Poisonous and harmful plants shall be inaccessible to children.(3) Sharp objects, edges, corners, or points that could cut or puncture skin shall be inaccessible to children.
(4) Choking hazards shall be inaccessible to children to children younger than 3 years of age.
(5) Strangulation hazards such as ropes, cords, chains, and wires attached to a structure and long enough to encircle a child's neck shall be inaccessible to children.
(6) Tripping hazards such as unsecured flooring, rugs with curled edges, or cords in walkways shall be inaccessible to children.
(7) For children younger than 5 years of age, empty plastic bags large enough for a child's head to fit inside, latex gloves, and balloons shall be inaccessible to children.
(8) Standing water that measures 2 inches or deeper and 5 by 5 inches or greater in diameter shall be inaccessible to children.
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(3)](9) Toxic or hazardous chemicals such as cleaners, insecticides, lawn products, and flammable materials shall be:(a) inaccessible to children,
(b) used according to manufacturer instructions, and
(c) stored in containers labeled with their contents.
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(4)](10) Items and substances that could burn a child or start a fire shall be inaccessible, such as:(a) matches or cigarette lighters;
(b) open flames;
(c) hot wax or other substances; and
(d) when in use, portable space heaters, wood burning stoves, and fireplaces of all types.
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(5)](11) Children shall be protected from items that cause electrical shock such as:(a) live electrical wires; and
(b) for children younger than 5 years of age, electrical outlets and surge protectors without protective caps or safety devices when not in use.
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(6)](12) Unless used and stored in compliance with the Utah Concealed Weapons Act or as otherwise allowed by law, firearms such as guns, muzzles loaders, rifles, shotguns, hand guns, pistols, and automatic guns shall:(a) be locked in a cabinet or area with a key, combination lock, or fingerprint lock; and
(b) stored unloaded and separate from ammunition.
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(7)](13) Weapons such as paintball guns, BB guns, airsoft guns, sling shots, arrows, and mace shall be inaccessible to children.[
(8)](14) Alcohol, illegal substances, and sexually explicit material shall be inaccessible, and shall not be used on the premises, during offsite activities, or in center vehicles any time a child is in care.[
(9)](15) An outdoor source of drinking water, such as individually labeled water bottles, a pitcher of water and individual cups, or a working water fountain shall be available to each child whenever the outside temperature is 75 degrees or higher.[
(10)](16) Areas accessible to children shall be free of heavy or unstable objects that children could pull down on themselves, such as furniture, unsecured televisions, and standing ladders.[
(11)](17) Hot water accessible to children shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.[
(12)](18) Highchairs shall have T-shaped safety straps or devices that are used whenever a child is in the chair.[
(13)](19) Infant walkers with wheels shall be inaccessible to children.[
(14)](20) In compliance with the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act, tobacco, e-cigarettes, e-juice, e-liquids, and similar products shall be inaccessible and not used:(a) in the facility or any other building when a child is in care,
(b) in any vehicle that is being used to transport a child in care,
(c) within 25 feet of any entrance to the facility or other building occupied by a child in care, or
(d) in any outdoor area or within 25 feet of any outdoor area occupied by a child in care.
R381-60-14. Emergency Preparedness and Response.
(1) The provider shall post the center's street address and emergency numbers, including ambulance, fire, police, and poison control, near each telephone in the center or in an area clearly visible to anyone needing the information.
(2) The provider shall keep first-aid supplies in the center, including at least antiseptic, bandages, and tweezers.
(3) The provider shall conduct fire evacuation drills monthly. Drills shall include a complete exit of all children, staff, and volunteers from the building.
(4) The provider shall document each fire drill, including:
(a) the date and time of the drill,
(b) the number of children participating,
(c) the name of the person supervising the drill,
(d) the total time to complete the evacuation, and
(e) any problems encountered.
(5) The provider shall conduct drills for disasters other than fires at least once every 6 months.
(6) The provider shall document each disaster drill, including:
(a) the type of disaster, such as earthquake, flood, prolonged power or water outage, or tornado;
(b) the date and time of the drill;
(c) the number of children participating;
(d) the name of the person supervising the drill; and
(e) any problems encountered.
(7) The provider shall vary the days and times on which fire and other disaster drills are held.
(8) The provider shall keep documentation of the previous 12 months of fire and disaster drills on-site for review by the Department.
(9) In case of an emergency or disaster, the provider and employees shall follow procedures as outlined in the center's health and safety plan unless otherwise instructed by emergency personnel.
(10) The provider shall give parents a written report of every incident, accident, or injury involving their child:
(a) the caregivers involved, the center director or director designee, and the person picking up the child shall sign the report on the day of occurrence; and
(b) if school-age children sign themselves out of the center, a copy of the report shall be sent to the parent on the day of the occurrence or given to the parent the next day the child attends the program.
(11) If a child is injured and the injury appears serious but not life-threatening, the child's parent shall be contacted immediately.
(12) In the case of a life-threatening injury to a child, or an injury that poses a threat of the loss of vision, hearing, or a limb:
(a) emergency personnel shall be called immediately;
(b) after emergency personnel are called, then the parent shall be contacted; and
(c) if the parent cannot be reached, staff shall try to contact the child's emergency contact person.
(13) If a child is injured while in care and receives medical attention, or for a child fatality, the provider shall:
(a) submit a completed accident report form to the Department within the next business day of the incident; or
(b) contact the Department within the next business day and submit a completed accident report form within 5 business days of the incident.
(14) The provider shall keep a six-week record of every incident, accident, and injury report on-site for review by the Department.
R381-60-15. Health and Infection Control.
(1) The building, furnishings, equipment, and outdoor area shall be kept clean and sanitary including:
(a) [
ceilings,]walls, and flooring shall be clean and free of spills, dirt, and grime;(b) areas and equipment used for the storage, preparation, and service of food shall be clean and sanitary;
(c) surfaces used by children shall be free of rotting food or a build-up of food;
(d) the building and grounds shall be free of a build-up of litter, trash, and garbage; and
(e) the facility shall be free of animal feces.
(2) The provider shall take safe and effective measures to prevent and eliminate the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests.
(3) All toys and materials including those used by infants and toddlers shall be cleaned:
(a) at least weekly or more often if needed,
(b) after being put in a child's mouth and before another child plays with the toy, and
(c) after being contaminated by a body fluid.
(4) Fabric toys and items such as stuffed animals, cloth dolls, pillow[
s]covers, and dress-up clothes shall be machine washable and washed weekly, and as needed.(5) Highchair trays shall be cleaned and sanitized before each use.
(6) Water play tables or tubs shall be cleaned and sanitized daily, if used by the children.
(7) Bathroom surfaces including toilets, sinks, faucets, and counters shall be cleaned and sanitized each day.
(8) Potty chairs shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use.
(9) Toilet paper shall be accessible to children and kept in a dispenser.
(10) The provider shall post handwashing procedures that are readily visible from each handwashing sink and shall ensure that the procedures are followed.
(11) Staff and volunteers shall wash their hands thoroughly with liquid soap and running water at required times including:
(a) before handling or preparing food or bottles,
(b) before and after eating meals and snacks or feeding a child,
(c) after using the toilet or helping a child use the toilet,
(d) after contact with a body fluid,
(e) when coming in from outdoors, and
(f) after cleaning up or taking out garbage.
(12) Caregivers shall teach children how to wash their hands thoroughly and shall oversee handwashing whenever possible.
(13) The provider shall ensure that children wash their hands thoroughly with liquid soap and running water at required times including:
(a) before and after eating meals and snacks,
(b) after using the toilet,
(c) after contact with a body fluid,
(d) before using a water play table or tub, and
(e) when coming in from outdoors.
(14) Only single-use towels from a covered dispenser or an electric hand dryer may be used to dry hands.
(15) Personal hygiene items, such as toothbrushes, combs, and hair accessories, shall not be shared and shall be stored so they do not touch each other, or they shall be sanitized between each use.
(16) Pacifiers, bottles, and nondisposable drinking cups shall:
(a) be labeled with each child's name or individually identified; and
(b) not shared, or washed and sanitized before being used by another child.
(17) A child's clothing shall be promptly changed if the child has a toileting accident.
(18) Children's clothing that is wet or soiled from a body fluid shall:
(a) not be rinsed or washed at the center,
(b) be placed in a leakproof container that is labeled with the child's name, and
(c) be returned to the parent[
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(19) Staff shall use a portable body fluid cleanup kit for cleaning up body fluid spills. The kit shall be:(a) in a place easily accessed by staff, and(b) restocked as needed.(20)](19) Staff shall take precautions when cleaning floors, furniture, and other surfaces contaminated by blood, urine, feces, or vomit. Except for diaper changes and toileting accidents, staff shall:(a) wear waterproof gloves;
(b) clean the surface using a detergent solution;
(c) rinse the surface with clean water;
(d) sanitize the surface;
(e) throw away in a leakproof plastic bag the disposable materials, such as paper towels, that were used to clean up the body fluid;
(f) wash and sanitize any nondisposable materials used to clean up the body fluid, such as cleaning cloths, mops, or reusable rubber gloves, before reusing them; and
(g) wash their hands after cleaning up the body fluid.
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(21)](20) When any child or employee has an infectious disease, an unusual or serious illness, or a sudden onset of an illness, the provider shall notify the local health department on the day the illness is discovered.[
(22)](21) The provider shall post a notice at the center when any staff member or child has an infectious disease or parasite. The notice shall:(a) not disclose any personal identifiable information,
(b) be posted in a conspicuous place where it can be seen by all parents,
(c) be posted and dated on the same day that the disease or parasite is discovered, and
(d) remain posted for at least 5 days.
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(23)](22) To prevent contamination of food, the spread of foodborne illnesses, and other diseases, individuals with an infectious disease or showing symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and vomit shall not prepare or serve foods.R381-60-18. Activities.
(1) The provider shall offer daily activities that support each child's healthy physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development.
(2) If an approved outdoor area is available, daily activities shall include outdoor play as weather and air quality allow.
(3) Physical development activities shall include light, moderate, and vigorous physical activity for a daily total of at least 15 minutes for every 2 hours children spend in the program.
(4) Toys, materials, and equipment needed to support children's healthy development shall be available to the children.
(5) Except for occasional special events, the children's primary screen time activity on media such as television, cell phones, tablets, and computers shall:
(a) not be allowed for children 0 to 17 months old;
(b) be limited for children 18 months to 4 years old to 1 hour per day, or 5 hours per week with a maximum screen time of 2 hours per activity; and
(c) be [
part of a media plan that addresses]planned to address the needs of children 5 to 12 years old.(6) If swimming activities are offered or if wading pools are used:
(a) the provider shall obtain parental permission before each child in care uses the pool;
(b) caregivers shall stay at the pool supervising whenever a child is in the pool or has access to the pool, and whenever a wading pool has water in it;
(c) diapered children shall wear swim diapers whenever they are in the pool;
(d) wading pools shall be emptied and sanitized after use by each group of children;
(e) if the pool is over 4 feet deep, there shall be a lifeguard on duty who is certified by the Red Cross or other approved certification program any time children have access to the pool; and
(f) lifeguards and pool personnel shall not count toward the caregiver-to-child ratio.
(7) If offsite activities are offered:
(a) the provider shall obtain written parental consent before each activity;
(b) the required caregiver-to-child ratio and supervision shall be maintained during the entire activity;
(c) [
a]first aid [kit]supplies, including at least antiseptic, band-aids, and tweezers shall be available;(d) children shall wear or carry with them the name and phone number of the center;
(e) children's names shall not be used on nametags, t-shirts, or in other visible ways; and
(f) there shall be a way for caregivers and children to wash their hands with soap and water, or if there is no source of running water, caregivers and children shall clean their hands with wet wipes and hand sanitizer.
(8) On every offsite activity, caregivers shall take the written emergency information and releases for each child in the group. The information shall include:
(a) the child's name,
(b) the parent's name and phone number,
(c) the name and phone number of a person to notify in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be contacted,
(d) the names of people authorized by the parents to pick up the child, and
(e) current emergency medical treatment and emergency medical transportation releases.
R381-60-19. Play Equipment.
(1) The provider shall ensure that children using play equipment use it safely and in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
(2) The highest designated play surface on stationary play equipment used by infants or toddlers shall not exceed 3 feet in height.
(3) Swings used by infants or toddlers shall have enclosed seats.
(4) Stationary play equipment shall have a surrounding use zone that extends from the outermost edge of the equipment. With the exception of swings, stationary play equipment that is:
(a) used by infants or toddlers shall have at least a 3-foot use zone if any designated play surface is higher than 18 inches,
(b) used by preschoolers shall have at least a 6-foot use zone if any designated play surface is higher than 20 inches, and
(c) used by school-age children shall have at least a 6-foot use zone if any designated play surface is higher than 30 inches.
(5) The use zone in the front and rear of a single-axis, enclosed swing shall extend at least twice the distance of the swing pivot point to the swing seat.
(6) The use zone in the front and rear of a single-axis swing shall extend at least twice the distance of the swing pivot point to the ground.
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(7) The use zone for the sides of a single-axis swing shall extend:(a) at least 3 feet from the outermost edge of the swing if used by infants or toddlers, or(b) at least 6 feet from the outermost edge of the swing if used by preschoolers or school-age children.(8)](7) The use zone for a multi-axis swing, such as a tire swing, shall extend:(a) at least the measurement of the suspending rope or chain plus 3 feet, if the swing is used by infants or toddlers; or
(b) at least the measurement of the suspending rope or chain plus 6 feet, if the swing is used by preschoolers or school-age children.
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(9)](8) The use zone for a merry-go-round shall extend:(a) at least 3 feet in all directions from its outermost edge if the merry-go-round is used by infants or toddlers, or
(b) at least 6 feet in all directions from its outermost edge if the merry-go-round is used by preschoolers or school-age children.
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(10)](9) The use zone for a spring rocker shall extend:(a) at least 3 feet from the outermost edge of the rocker when at rest; or
(b) at least 6 feet from the outermost edge of the rocker when at rest if the seat is higher than 20 inches, and the rocker is used by preschoolers or school-age children.
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(11)](10) The following use zones shall not overlap the use zone of any other piece of play equipment:(a) the use zone in front of a slide;
(b) the use zone in the front and rear of any single-axis swing, including a single-axis enclosed swing;
(c) the use zone of a multi-axis swing; and
(d) the use zone of a merry-go-round if the platform diameter measures 20 inches or more.
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(12)](11) Unless prohibited in R381-[60]100-19([11]10), the use zones of play equipment may overlap when:(a) the equipment is used by infants or toddlers, and there is at least 3 feet between the pieces of equipment; or
(b) the equipment is used by preschoolers or school-age children and there is at least 6 feet between the pieces of equipment if the designated play surface is 30 inches or lower, or there is at least 9 feet between the pieces of equipment if the designated play surface is higher than 30 inches.
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(13)](12) Stationary play equipment without moving parts children sit or stand on shall not be placed on concrete, asphalt, dirt, a bare floor, or any other hard surface, but may be placed on grass or other cushioning, if the highest designated play surface measures between:(a) 6 to 18 inches if used by infants or toddlers,
(b) 6 to 20 inches if used by preschoolers, and
(c) 6 to 30 inches if used by school-age children.
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(14)](13) Protective cushioning shall cover the entire surface of each required use zone and its depth or thickness shall be determined by the highest designated play surface of the equipment.[
(15)](14) If sand, gravel, or shredded tires are used as protective cushioning, the depth of the material shall meet the CPSC guidelines in Table 2.(a) the provider shall ensure that the cushioning is periodically checked for compaction and loosened to the depth listed in Table 2 if compacted; and
(b) if the material cannot be loosened due to extreme weather conditions, the provider shall not allow children to play on the equipment until the material can be loosened to the required depth.
TABLE 2
Depths of Protective Cushioning Required
for Sand, Gravel, and Shredded Tires
Highest Designated
Play Surface,
Climbing Bar, or
Swing Pivot Point Fine Coarse Fine Medium Shredded
Sand Sand Gravel Gravel Tires
4' high or less 6" 6" 6" 6" 6"
Over 4' up to 5' 6" 6" 6" 6" 6"
Over 5' up to 6' 6" 9" 6" 9" 6"
Over 6' up to 7' 9" not 9" not 6"
allowed allowed
Over 7' up to 8' 9" not 9" not 6"
allowed allowed
Over 8' up to 9' 9" not 9" not 6"
allowed allowed
Over 9' up to 10' not not 9" not 6"
allowed allowed allowed
Over 10' up to 11' not not not not 6"
allowed allowed allowed allowed
Over 11' up to 12' not not not not 6"
allowed allowed allowed allowed[
(16)](15) If shredded wood products are used as protective cushioning:(a) the provider shall keep on-site for review by the Department documentation from the manufacturer that the wood product meets ASTM Specification F1292,
(b) there shall be adequate drainage under the material, and
(c) the depth of the shredded wood shall meet the CPSC guidelines in Table 3.
TABLE 3
Depths of Protective Cushioning Required
for Shredded Wood Products
Highest Designated
Play Surface,
Climbing Bar, or
Swing Pivot Point Engineered Wood Double Shredded
Wood Fibers Chips Bark Mulch
4' high or less 6" 6" 6"
Over 4' up to 5' 6" 6" 6"
Over 5' up to 6' 6" 6" 6"
Over 6' up to 7' 9" 6" 9"
Over 7' up to 8' 9" 9" 9"
Over 8' up to 9' 9" 9" 9"
Over 9' up to 10' 9" 9" 9"
Over 10' up to 11' 9" 9" 9"
Over 11' 9" not not
allowed allowed[
(17)](16) If a unitary cushioning is used, the provider shall ensure that the material meets the standard established in ASTM Specification F1292. The provider shall maintain on-site for review by the Department documentation from the manufacturer that the material meets these specifications.[
(18)](17) If a unitary cushioning is used, the provider shall ensure that the cushioning material is securely installed, so that it cannot become displaced when children jump, run, walk, land, or move on it, or be moved by children picking it up.[
(19) A play equipment platform that is more than 18 inches above the floor or ground and used by infants or toddlers shall have a protective barrier that is at least 24 inches high.(20) A play equipment platform that is more than 30 inches above the floor or ground and used by preschoolers shall have a protective barrier that is at least 29 inches high.(21) A play equipment platform that is more than 48 inches above the floor or ground and used by school-age children shall have a protective barrier that is at least 38 inches high.](18) A play equipment platform that is more than:(a) 18 inches above the floor or ground and used by infants or toddlers shall have a protective barrier that is at least 24 inches high,
(b) 30 inches above the floor or ground and used by preschoolers shall have a protective barrier that is at least 29 inches high, and
(c) 48 inches above the floor or ground and used by school-age children shall have a protective barrier that is at least 38 inches high.
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(22)](19) There shall be no gap greater than 3-1/2 inches in or under a required protective barrier on a play equipment platform.[
(23)](20) Stationary play equipment shall be stable and securely anchored.[
(24)](21) There shall be no trampolines on the premises that are accessible to any child in care.[
(25) There shall be no heavy metal swings, such as animal-shaped swings, accessible to children.(26)](22) There shall be no entrapment hazards on or within the use zone of any piece of stationary play equipment.[
(27)](23) There shall be no strangulation hazards on or within the use zone of any piece of stationary play equipment.[
(28)](24) There shall be no crush, shearing, or sharp edge hazards on or within the use zone of any piece of stationary play equipment.[
(29)](25) There shall be no tripping hazards such as concrete footings, tree stumps, tree roots, or rocks within the use zone of any piece of stationary play equipment.R381-60-20. Transportation.
If transportation services are offered:
(1) For each child being transported, the provider shall have a transportation permission form:
(a) signed by the parent, and
(b) on-site for review by the Department.
(2) Each vehicle used for transporting children shall:
(a) be enclosed with a roof or top,
(b) be equipped with safety restraints,
(c) have a current vehicle registration,
(d) be maintained in a safe and clean condition, and
(e) contain [
a]first aid [kit,]supplies, including at least antiseptic, band-aids, and tweezers.[and(f) contain a body fluid clean up kit.](3) The safety restraints in each vehicle that transports children shall:
(a) be appropriate for the age and size of each child who is transported, as required by Utah law;
(b) be properly installed; and
(c) be in safe condition and working order.
(4) The driver of each vehicle who is transporting children shall:
(a) be at least 18 years old;
(b) have and carry with them a current, valid driver's license for the type of vehicle being driven;
(c) have with them the written emergency contact information for each child being transported;
(d) ensure that each child being transported is in an individual safety restraint that is used according to Utah law;
(e) ensure that the inside vehicle temperature is between 60-85 degrees Fahrenheit;
(f) never leave a child in the vehicle unattended by an adult;
(g) ensure that children stay seated while the vehicle is moving;
(h) never leave the keys in the ignition when not in the driver's seat; and
(i) ensure that the vehicle is locked during transport.
(5) When the provider walks or uses public transportation to transport children to or from the facility, the provider shall ensure that:
(a) each child being transported has a completed transportation permission form signed by their parent,
(b) a caregiver goes with the children and actively supervises them,
(c) the caregiver-to-child ratio is maintained, and
(d) caregivers take each child's written emergency contact information and releases with them.
R381-60-21. Animals.
(1) The provider shall inform parents of the kinds of animals allowed at the facility.
(2) There shall be no animal on the premises that:
(a) is naturally aggressive;
(b) has a history of dangerous, attacking, or aggressive behavior; or
(c) has a history of biting even one person.
(3) Animals at the facility shall be clean and free of obvious disease or health problems that could adversely affect children.
(4) There shall be no animal or animal equipment in food preparation or eating areas.
(5) Children younger than 5 years of age shall not assist with the cleaning of animals or animal cages, pens, or equipment.
(6) If school-age children help in the cleaning of animals or animal equipment, the children shall wash their hands immediately after cleaning the animal or equipment.
(7) Children and staff shall wash their hands immediately after playing with or touching [
animals, including]reptiles and amphibians.(8) Dogs, cats, and ferrets that are housed at the facility shall have current rabies vaccinations.
(9) The provider shall keep current animal vaccination records on-site for review by the Department.
R381-60-23. Diapering.
If the provider accepts children who wear diapers:
(1) The provider shall post diapering procedures at each diapering station and ensure that they are followed.
(2) Caregivers shall ensure that each child's diaper is:
(a) checked at least once every 2 hours,
(b) promptly changed when wet or soiled, and
(c) checked as soon as a sleeping child awakens.
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(3) The diapering area shall not be located in a food preparation or eating area.(4)](3) Caregivers shall change children's diapers at a diapering station. Diapers shall not be changed on surfaces used for any other purpose.[
(5)](4) The diapering surface shall be smooth, waterproof, and in good repair.[
(6)](5) Each diapering station shall be equipped with railings to prevent a child from falling when being diapered.[
(7)](6) Caregivers shall not leave children unattended on the diapering surface.[
(8)](7) Caregivers shall clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each diaper change, or use a disposable, waterproof diapering surface that is thrown away after each diaper change.[
(9)](8) Caregivers shall wash their hands after each diaper change.[
(10)](9) Caregivers shall place wet and soiled disposable diapers:(a) in a container that has a disposable plastic lining and a tight-fitting lid,
(b) directly in an outdoor garbage container that has a tight-fitting lid, or
(c) in a container that is inaccessible to children.
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(11)](10) Indoor containers where wet and soiled diapers are placed shall be cleaned and sanitized each day.[
(12)](11) If cloth diapers are used:(a) they shall not be rinsed at the facility; and
(b) they shall be placed directly into a leakproof container that is inaccessible to any child and labeled with the child's name, or placed in a leakproof diapering service container.
R381-60-24. Infant and Toddler Care.
If the provider cares for infants or toddlers:
(1) Each awake infant and toddler shall receive positive physical and verbal interaction with a caregiver at least once every 20 minutes.
(2) To stimulate their healthy development, the provider shall ensure that infants receive daily interactions with adults; including on the ground interaction and closely supervised time spent in the prone position for infants less than 6 months of age.
(3) Caregivers shall respond promptly to infants and toddlers who are in emotional distress due to conditions such as hunger, fatigue, a wet or soiled diaper, fear, teething, or illness.
(4) For their healthy development, safe toys shall be available for infants and toddlers. There shall be enough toys accessible to each infant and toddler in the group to engage in play.
(5) Mobile infants and toddlers shall have freedom of movement in a safe area.
(6) An awake infant or toddler shall not be confined for more than 30 minutes in any piece of equipment, such as a swing, high chair, crib, playpen, or other similar piece of equipment.
(7) Only one infant or toddler shall occupy any one piece of equipment at any time, unless the equipment has individual seats for more than one child.
(8) Infants and toddlers shall not have access to objects made of styrofoam.
(9) Each infant and toddler shall be allowed to eat and sleep on their own schedule.
(10) Baby food, formula, or breast milk that is brought from home for an individual child's use shall be:
(a) labeled with the child's name;
(b) labeled with the date and time of preparation or opening of the container, such as a jar of baby food;
(c) kept refrigerated if needed; and
(d) discarded within 24 hours of preparation or opening, except for unprepared powdered formula or dry food.
(11) If an infant is unable to sit upright and hold their own bottle, a caregiver shall hold the infant during bottle feeding. Bottles shall not be propped.
(12) The caregiver shall swirl and test warm bottles for temperature before feeding to children.
(13) Formula and milk, including breast milk, shall be discarded after feeding or within 2 hours of starting a feeding.
(14) Caregivers shall cut solid foods for infants into pieces no larger than 1/4 inch in diameter, and shall cut solid foods for toddlers into pieces no larger than 1/2 inch in diameter.
(15) Infants shall sleep in equipment designed for sleep such as a crib, bassinet, porta-crib or play pen. An infant shall not be placed to sleep on a mat, cot, pillow, bouncer, swing, car seat, or other similar piece of equipment unless the provider has written permission from the infant's parent.
(16) Infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping unless there is documentation from a health care provider requiring a different sleep position.
(17) S oft toys, loose blankets, or other objects shall not be placed in cribs while in use by sleeping infants.
KEY: child care facilities, hourly child care centers, child care
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [
December 28, 2017]2018Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26-39-203(1)(a)
Document Information
- Effective Date:
- 5/28/2018
- Publication Date:
- 04/15/2018
- Type:
- Notices of Proposed Rules
- Filed Date:
- 03/28/2018
- Agencies:
- Health, Child Care Center Licensing Committee
- Rulemaking Authority:
Title 63G, Chapter 3
- Authorized By:
- Joseph Miner, Executive Director
- DAR File No.:
- 42727
- Summary:
These changes will clarify language such as changing the word "screening" to "check", modify the appeal process timing to follow recommendations from the Legislative Auditor's Office, change the requirements for submission of background checks from 10 working days to 0 to follow federal requirements, remove the exceptions for required fingerprinting, and renumber the subsections as needed.
- CodeNo:
- R381-60
- CodeName:
- {37412|R381-60|R381-60. Hourly Child Care Centers}
- Link Address:
- HealthChild Care Center Licensing Committee3760 S HIGHLAND DRSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106
- Link Way:
Simon Bolivar, by phone at 801-803-4618, by FAX at 801-237-0786, or by Internet E-mail at sbolivar@utah.gov
- AdditionalInfo:
- More information about a Notice of Proposed Rule is available online. The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull_pdf/2018/b20180415.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version. Text to be deleted is struck through and surrounded by brackets ([example]). Text ...
- Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
- R381-60. Hourly Child Care Centers