10A NCAC 09 .1705. HEALTH AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME OPERATORS

(a)  Prior to receiving a license, each family child care home operator shall:

(1)           Complete and keep on file a health questionnaire which attests to the operator's physical and emotional ability to care for children.  The Division may require a written statement or medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or other authorized health professional if there is reason to believe that the operator's health may adversely affect the care of the children.

(2)           Obtain written proof that he or she is free of active tuberculosis.  The results indicating the individual is free of active tuberculosis shall be obtained within 12 months prior to applying for a license.

(3)           Complete within 12 months prior to applying for a license a basic first aid course that shall address principles for responding to emergencies, and techniques for handling common childhood injuries, accidents and illnesses such as choking, burns, fractures, bites and stings, wounds, scrapes, bruises, cuts and lacerations, poisoning, seizures, bleeding, allergic reactions, eye and nose injuries and sudden changes in body temperature.

(4)           Successfully complete within 12 months prior to applying for a license a course by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross or other organizations approved by the Division in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate for the ages of children in care. Other organizations shall be approved if the Division determines that the courses offered are substantially equivalent to those offered by the American Red Cross. Successfully completed is defined as demonstrating competency, as evaluated by the instructor, in performing CPR.  Documentation of successful completion of the course from the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or other organization approved by the Division shall be on file in the home.

(b)  After receiving a license, an operator shall:

(1)           Update the health questionnaire referenced in Paragraph (a) of this Rule annually. The Division may require the operator to obtain written proof that he or she is free of active tuberculosis.

(2)           Complete a first aid course as referenced in Paragraph (a) of this Rule.  First aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of the certification or every three years, whichever is less.  

(3)           Successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Paragraph (a) of this Rule.  CPR training shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the certification, or every two years, whichever is less. 

(4)           If licensed to care for infants ages 12 months and younger, complete ITS-SIDS training within four months of receiving the license, and complete it again every three years from the completion of previous ITS-SIDS training.  Completion of ITS-SIDS training may be included once every three years in the number of hours needed to meet the annual in-service training requirement in Paragraph (b)(5) of this Rule. 

(5)           Complete 12 clock hours of annual in-service training in the topic areas required by G.S. 110-91(11), except that persons with at least 10 years work experience as a caregiver in a child care arrangement regulated by the Division of Child Development shall complete eight clock hours of annual in-service training.  Only training which has been approved by the Division as referenced in Rule .0708 of this Chapter shall count toward the required hours of annual in-service training.  The operator shall maintain a record of annual in-service training activities in which he or she has participated.  The record shall include the subject matter, the topic area in G.S. 110-91(11) covered, the name of the training provider or organization, the date training was provided and the number of hours of training completed.  First aid training may be counted no more than once every three years.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 110-85; 110‑88; 110-91; 143B‑168.3;

Eff. January 1, 1986;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2008; May 1, 2004; July 1, 1998; November 1, 1989; January 1, 1987.