R430-90-6. Administration and Children's Records

  (1) The provider shall:

  (a) be at least 18 years of age;

  (b) pass a CCL background check;

  (c) demonstrate lawful presence in the United States;

  (d) complete the new provider training offered by the Department; and

  (e) complete at least 20 hours of child care training each year, based on the facility's license date.

  (2) 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.

  (3) 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.

  (4) The provider shall comply with licensing rules at all times when a child in care is present.

  (5) The provider shall post the original child care license on the facility premises in a place readily visible and accessible to the public.

  (6) The provider shall post a copy of the Department's Parent Guide at the facility for parent review during business hours, or give each parent a copy of the guide at enrollment.

  (7) 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.

  (8) 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.

  (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 each parent completes an admission and health assessment form for their child before the child is admitted into the child care program.

  (11) 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) if available, the name, address, and phone number of an out-of-area emergency contact person for the child;

  (g) current emergency medical treatment and emergency transportation releases with the parent's signature;

  (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 admission and health assessment form shall:

  (a) be reviewed, updated, and signed or initialed by the parent at least annually; and

  (b) kept on-site for review by the Department.

  (13) Before admitting any child younger than 5 years of age into the child care program, including the provider's and employees' own children, the provider shall obtain the following documentation from the child's parent:

  (a) current immunizations, as required by Utah law;

  (b) a medical schedule to receive required immunizations;

  (c) a legal exemption; or

  (d) a 90-day exemption for children who are homeless.

  (14) For each child younger than 5 years of age, including the provider's and employees' own children, the provider shall keep their current immunization records on-site for review by the Department.

  (15) The provider shall submit the annual immunization report to the Immunization Program in the Utah Department of Health by the date specified by the Department.

  (16) Each child's information shall be kept confidential and shall not be released without written parental permission.