The provisions of this 3270.27 adopted May 23, 2008, effective September 22, 2008, 38 Pa.B. (6)Evacuation plans provide for the removal of all persons from the facility in a single trip. The provisions of this 3270.34 amended under Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. (a)Eating and drinking utensils shall be free from cracks and chips. Musheno v. Department of Public Welfare, 829 A.2d 1228, 12321233 (Pa. Cmwlth. (d)Potentially hazardous food brought from the childs home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. The provisions of this 3270.232 reserved December 18, 2020, effective December 19, 2020, 50 Pa.B. (2)The request for waiver does not alter the applicability or purpose of a regulation. (b)Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. (c)A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. (2)An in-ground swimming pool accessible to children must be fenced with a locked gate. (g)Paper cups, discarded after one use, or water fountains shall be used for between-meal drinking by children who are not bottle-fed. (8)Facility persons and children exit the building, weather permitting. (1)Acceptable training is conducted in one or more of the following settings: (i)By a secondary or postsecondary institution approved by the Department of Education and accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council of Postsecondary Accreditation and acceptable to the Department of Education. 1210112514). The review also identifies the public health requirements for child care providers (nutrition, active play, screen time limitations, etc. The Department of Public Welfare has the authority to promulgate regulations under Article IX of the Public Welfare Code requiring nonprofit day care facilities to have a certificate of compliance in order to operate. Infant care: Although most young children have mild disease, children younger than 1 year old are at high risk of getting COVID-19 and having more severe illness. (3)A minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. Notice of the proposed rulemaking was published at 48 Pa.B. (f)Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: (5)Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. The Federal Reauthorization of the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) will require all staff in certified child care programs to participate in training on 10 critical health and safety topics by September 30, 2017. Age levelThe grouping category appropriate for the childs age. The provisions of this 3270.24a adopted July 26, 1996, effective July 27, 1996, 26 Pa.B. (3)A wading pool shall be emptied daily. 6341; reserved May 23, 2008, effective September 22, 2008, 38 Pa.B. (a)A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with 75 Pa.C.S. (4)Information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. The provisions of this 3270.12 amended October 3, 2008, effective November 3, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 901922 and 10011088). (2)If nondisposable diapers from a diaper service are provided by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be placed in the container provided by the service or in a securely-tied plastic bag. (vi)Older school-age childA child who attends the 4th grade of a public or private school system through 15 years of age. (e)Fresh fruits and vegetables that are not used on the day of purchase shall be refrigerated. 901922 and 10011088). (7)Equipment. SpaceIndoor or outdoor area designed for child care that is large enough to accommodate the maximum number of children allowed under this chapter. (e)Subsection (b) supersedes the appeal period of 1 Pa. Code 35.20 (relating to appeals from actions of the staff). (a)The related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted for the purpose of satisfying the staff/child ratio requirements in 3270.51 and 3270.52 (relating to similar age level; and mixed age level). Sections 3270.113270.27 (relating to general requirements). Diseases and conditions which require exclusion are specified in 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases). The term does not include supervised onsite training in the case of a student who is fulfilling the requirements of a secondary or postsecondary child care training or educational curriculum. (6)Toys and equipment for large muscle development. (b)A legal entity or a representative of the legal entity shall participate in an orientation training provided by the Department within 12 months prior to commencing operation of the child care center. (5)The written certification required in paragraph (4) shall be retained in the staff file at the facility. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (338569) and (335011). The provisions of this 3270.19 amended December 18, 2020, effective December 19, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 901922 and 10011088). The provisions of this 3270.4 amended May 23, 2008, effective September 22, 2008, 38 Pa.B. (b)A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physicians assistant or CRNP. 901922 and 10011088). The provisions of these 3270.2013270.210 reserved May 23, 2008, effective September 22, 2008, 38 Pa.B. [Reserved]. (a)Facility persons records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. (b)The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. (c)Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. (a)An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. (2)Acceptable training topics include the following: (ii)Child development, early childhood education and special education. (a)A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The signature must include the individuals professional title. (c)An operator may appeal a Departmental decision relating to the status of a certificate of compliance of a facility owned or operated by the legal entity. The provisions of this 3270.61 amended under Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. The provisions of this 3270.82 amended May 23, 2008, effective September 22, 2008, 38 Pa.B. The provisions of this 3270.117a adopted December 17, 1999, effective September 7, 1999, 29 Pa.B. Communicable diseaseAn illness due to an infectious agent or its toxic products which is transmitted directly or indirectly by the infected agent to a susceptible host. (i)In a facility operating a school-age program for fewer than 4 consecutive hours, none of the nutrition requirements applies. (iv)The number of children present in the space may not be more than twice the measured capacity of the space. Appeals. ParentThe biological or adoptive mother or father, legal guardian or foster mother or father of the child. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (335050). The provisions of this 3270.161 amended under Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. 7133. 901922 and 10011088). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (312270). 7133. The provisions of this 3270.3 amended December 18, 2020, effective December 19, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 3320.13. (ii)Each time period shall be designated on the facilitys schedule of daily activities. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physicians assistant or CRNP and placed in the childs record at the facility. The provisions of this 3270.171 amended December 18, 2020, effective December 19, 2020, 50 Pa.B. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. (b)The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. (4)The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code 27.77. Implementation of individual care plan. (viii)Special notes related to problems of administration. The rest equipment must be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. (a)A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person. (b)Food handling practices shall conform to the requirements of the Department of Health or the Department of Environmental Resources or its delegate agency where the child care facility is located. (b)Disposable cups, plates and eating utensils may be used if discarded after each use. (3)The portions of the record that were released. (c)A volunteer shall be supervised by a staff person who is qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. (c)When children are in the facility, emergency contact information must be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Family information. The provisions of this 3270.233 amended May 23, 2008, effective September 22, 2008, 38 Pa.B. GroupChildren assigned to the care of one or two staff persons. Child Residential And Day Treatment Facilities Title 55 Chapter 3800 CHAPTER 3800. The provisions of this 3270.124 amended May 23, 2008, effective September 22, 2008, 38 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (312152). (a)Cigarettes, pipes or cigars may not be smoked in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area when children are in care or when food is being prepared. (3)The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Departments approved form to provide information to the family about the childs growth and development in the context of the services being provided. (2)Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (a)Natural or mechanical ventilation shall be provided in child care spaces. (5)The request for waiver does not violate or condone noncompliance with another Federal or State statute or regulation. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (347469). (b)Inside stairs shall be equipped with nonskid surfaces. (g)Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. 901922 and 10011088). (b)Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants. The provisions of this 3270.135 amended under Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. This section cited in 55 Pa. Code 3270.20a (relating to reporting injury, death or firestatement of policy); 55 Pa. Code 3270.132 (relating to emergency medical care); and 55 Pa. Code 3270.241 (relating to requirements specific to school-age programs). Sections 3270.1813270.185 (relating to child records). State by state childcare daycare licensing and contact information. Child care programs that meet the requirements of this chapter are issued a certificate of compliance. (4)Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. This section cited in 55 Pa. Code 3270.113 (relating to supervision of children); and 55 Pa. Code 3270.241 (relating to requirements specific to school-age programs). The Department of Human Services (Department) amends Chapters 20, 3270, 3280 and 3290 to read as set forth in Annex A under the authority of Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (act) (62 P.S. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 3/4 teaspoon of bleach added to 50 gallons of water. The provisions of this 3270.115 amended May 23, 2008, effective September 22, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 901922 and 10011088). The provisions of this 3270.25 amended under Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (334999) to (335000). (e)A child shall have a labeled toothbrush if brushing teeth is a program activity. (1)The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physicians assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. This section cited in 55 Pa. Code 3270.11 (relating to application for and issuance of a certificate of compliance); and 55 Pa. Code 3270.241 (relating to requirements specific to school-age programs). (a)An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. St Elizabeths Day Care Center v. Department of Public Welfare, 963 A.2d 1274 (Pa. 2009). 127 - Radiology Services. Certificate of complianceA document issued by the Department to a legal entity permitting the entity to operate a specific type of facility at a specific location for a specific period of time according to applicable Department regulations. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (312270). A facility person or an individual seeking employment or placement who has an illness that is not transmitted by casual contact shall be permitted the right to continued employment, placement, employment opportunity or placement opportunity to the extent of the persons ability to perform the stated job function. The operator shall maintain a yearly file which documents general announcements to promote parent participation. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (338565) to (338566). (b)Appeals related to the Departments approval or licensure shall be made by filing a petition within 30 days after service of notice of the action. (4)An assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. (d)One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care. (a)A pet or animal present at the facility, indoors or outdoors, shall be in good health and known to be friendly to children. 6662; reserved May 23, 2008, effective September 22, 2008, 38 Pa.B. The provisions of this 3270.75 amended under Articles IX and X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. 901922 and 10011087). (7)The services which are to be considered as extra. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The staff cannot care for the sick child without interfering with the care of other children. 3290.14. 7133. (e)A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. (c)Within 48 hours, a written report regarding the suspected child abuse shall be submitted by the operator or designated staff person to the CPS unit which has responsibility for investigating the report. The provisions of this 3270.21a adopted December 26, 2003, effective December 27, 2003, 33 Pa.B. (2) Administering the facility's program objectives and activities. (d)An agent of the Department will annually conduct at least one onsite unannounced inspection of a child care facility. (f)A certificate of compliance is issued in the manner described in Chapter 20, for a period not to exceed 12 months from the date of issue. (a)The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for: (1)Shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. (a)Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. 123 - Anesthesia and Respiratory Services. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (335006). This section cited in 55 Pa. Code 3270.13 (relating to waivers). IEPIndividualized education program as defined in 22 Pa. Code 14.101 and 14.13114.133 (relating to definitions; and IEP). The Department will provide to the operator information regarding community resources. The operator of the vehicle shall be 18 years of age or older and shall have a valid operators license. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. 901922 and 10011088). Chap. (e)Toilets and sinks must be at proper heights for children using them or must be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. 2437; amended December 18, 2020, effective December 19, 2020, 50 Pa.B. (c)In a facility in which 45 or fewer children are enrolled, a group supervisor or a director/group supervisor shall be employed by and be present at the facility site for a minimum of 30 hours per week. (2)Exemption from immunization must be documented as follows: (i)Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the childs parent or guardian. (e)The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). A group occupies a space or a defined part of a space. A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. 901922 and 10011088). (3)Staff persons and volunteers. (e)Copies of reports shall be kept in a file at the facility. The certificate of compliance will be issued by the Department to a legal entity prior to commencement of operation at a specified location. 3800.2. Through the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Pennsylvania is helping our children, families, teachers, and communities reach their promise. 7133. (5)An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. (3)Care provided in a facility where the parent is present at all times child care is being provided. (i)In a program operating 30 or fewer hours a week, a director or director/group supervisor shall be present at a facility as required at 3270.34 (relating to director qualifications and responsibilities) at least 20% of the programs operational hours.
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