10A NCAC 09 .2403. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LICENSURE

(a)  A center that enrolls mildly ill children as a component of a child care center shall have approval for short term care for mildly ill children indicated on their license.  A copy of the license shall be posted in the area used by mildly ill children so that it is easily seen by the public.

(b)  A center that enrolls mildly ill children as a component of a child care center may admit mildly ill children only who regularly attend the center.

(c)  A child care center operated as a separate stand alone program shall be issued a license restricting services to short term care for mildly ill children.

(d)  Any center that enrolls mildly ill children shall develop written policies that contain the following:

(1)           Admission requirements;

(2)           Inclusion/Exclusion criteria;

(3)           Preadmission health assessment procedures; and

(4)           Plans for staff training and communication with parents and health care professionals.

These policies shall be reviewed by a child care health consultant or other health care professional prior to licensure.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 110-88(11); 143B-168.3;

Eff. April 1, 2003.