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500 - Electronic Viewing/Listening Planned Program (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (1) Screen time, electronic viewing and listening devices shall only be used in the center as a part of the child’s planned program of activity as established in Section 2(4) and (5) of this administrative regulation.”

465 - Electronic Viewing/Listening Devices (922 KAR 2:120 Section 2)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (4) The child-care center shall provide a daily planned program: (d) Unless the child-care center is a before- or after-school program that operates part day or less, that offers a variety of creative activities including: 12. The use of screen time, electronic viewing and listening devices if the: a. Material is developmentally appropriate to the child using the equipment; b. Material is not a replacement for active play or a substitute for engagement and interaction with other children and adults; c. Material does not include any violence, adult content viewing, or inappropriate language; d. Child is over twenty-four (24) months of age; e. Viewing or listening is discussed with parents beforehand; and f. Viewing or listening is designed as an educational tool used to help children explore, create, problem solve, interact, and learn with and from one another. (5) Screen time shall be: (a) Utilized for: 1. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes per day in a half-day program; 2. A maximum of sixty (60) minutes per day in a full-day program; or 3. The time needed for school-age children to complete assigned non-traditional instruction; and (b) Prohibited for a child under twenty-four (24) months of age. (6) A child who does not wish to use an electronic device during the planned program shall be offered other appropriate activities.”

500 - Electronic Viewing/Listening Planned Program (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (1) Screen time, electronic viewing and listening devices shall only be used in the center as a part of the child’s planned program of activity as established in Section 2(4) and (5) of this administrative regulation.”

465 - Electronic Viewing/Listening Devices (922 KAR 2:120 Section 2)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (4) The child-care center shall provide a daily planned program: (d) Unless the child-care center is a before- or after-school program that operates part day or less, that offers a variety of creative activities including: 12. The use of screen time, electronic viewing and listening devices if the: a. Material is developmentally appropriate to the child using the equipment; b. Material is not a replacement for active play or a substitute for engagement and interaction with other children and adults; c. Material does not include any violence, adult content viewing, or inappropriate language; d. Child is over twenty-four (24) months of age; e. Viewing or listening is discussed with parents beforehand; and f. Viewing or listening is designed as an educational tool used to help children explore, create, problem solve, interact, and learn with and from one another. (5) Screen time shall be: (a) Utilized for: 1. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes per day in a half-day program; 2. A maximum of sixty (60) minutes per day in a full-day program; or 3. The time needed for school-age children to complete assigned non-traditional instruction; and (b) Prohibited for a child under twenty-four (24) months of age. (6) A child who does not wish to use an electronic device during the planned program shall be offered other appropriate activities.”

585 - Premises Requirements (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (1) The premises shall be: (a) Suitable for the purpose intended; (b) Kept clean and in good repair;”

405 - TB Verification (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)

“922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (1) Child-care center staff: (b) Shall provide, prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter: 1. A statement from a health professional that the individual is free of active tuberculosis; or 2. A copy of negative tuberculin results.”

395 - Personnel File (922 KAR 2:090 Section 9)

“922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (e) A current personnel file for each child-care center staff person to include: 1. Name, address, date of birth, and date of employment; 2. Proof of educational qualifications; 3. Record of annual performance evaluation; 4. Documentation of compliance with tuberculosis screening in accordance with Section 11(1)(b) of this administrative regulation; and 5. The results of background checks conducted in accordance with 922 KAR 2:280;”

125 - Ratios and Group Size (922 KAR 2:120 Section 2)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (2) For an operating child-care center, minimum staff-to-child ratios and group size shall be maintained as established in the table established in this subsection. Age of Children Ratio Maximum Group Size* Infant 1 staff for 5 children 10 Toddler 12 to 24 months 1 staff for 6 children 12 Toddler 24 to 36 months 1 staff for 10 children 20 Preschool-age 3 to 4 years 1 staff for 12 children 24 Preschool-age 4 to 5 years 1 staff for 14 children 28 School-age 5 to 7 years 1 staff for 15 children 30 School-age 7 and older 1 staff for 25 children (for before and after school) 30 1 staff for 20 children (full day of care) 30 *Maximum Group Size shall be applicable only to Type I child-care centers. (b) The age of the youngest child in the group shall determine the: 1. Staff-to-child ratio; and 2. Maximum group size.”

10 - Background check/submitted/frequency/re-employment/out of state (922 KAR 2:280 Section 3; 922 KAR 2:280 Section 4; 922 KAR 2:280 Section 5)

775 - Medication (922 KAR 2:120 Section 7)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (6) Medication, including refrigerated medication, shall be: (a) Stored in a separate and locked place, out of the reach of a child unless the medication is: 1. A first aid supply and is maintained in accordance with subsection (1) of this section; 2. Diaper cream, sunscreen, or toothpaste. Diaper cream, sunscreen, or toothpaste shall be inaccessible to a child; 3. An epinephrine auto-injector. A licensed child-care center shall comply with KRS 199.8951 and 311.646, including: a. An epinephrine auto-injector shall be inaccessible to a child; b. A child-care center shall have at least one (1) person onsite who has received training on the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector if the child-care center maintains an epinephrine auto-injector; c. A child-care center shall seek emergency medical care for a child if an auto-injector is administered to the child; and d. A child-care center shall report to the child's parent and the cabinet in accordance with 922 KAR 2:090, Section 13(1)(b) if an epinephrine auto-injector is administered to a child; or 4. An emergency or rescue medication for a child in care, such as medication to respond to diabetic or asthmatic condition, as prescribed by the child's physician. Emergency or rescue medication shall be inaccessible to a child in care; (b) Kept in the original bottle; and (c) Properly labeled. (7) Medication shall not be given to a child if the medication's expiration date has passed.”

1322 - Allergy Care Plan (922 KAR 2:120 Section 7)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (10) The child-care center shall ensure each child's food or other allergies and allergy care plan are posted prominently where food is served with the permission of the parent or guardian, including: (a) Instructions regarding the allergy, including identifying symptoms; (b) Steps taken to avoid and prevent the allergen; and (c) A plan of treatment in the event of an allergic reaction, including medication and doses, and that all epinephrine pens shall be administered in accordance with subsection (6)(a)3 of this section.”

775 - Medication (922 KAR 2:120 Section 7)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (6) Medication, including refrigerated medication, shall be: (a) Stored in a separate and locked place, out of the reach of a child unless the medication is: 1. A first aid supply and is maintained in accordance with subsection (1) of this section; 2. Diaper cream, sunscreen, or toothpaste. Diaper cream, sunscreen, or toothpaste shall be inaccessible to a child; 3. An epinephrine auto-injector. A licensed child-care center shall comply with KRS 199.8951 and 311.646, including: a. An epinephrine auto-injector shall be inaccessible to a child; b. A child-care center shall have at least one (1) person onsite who has received training on the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector if the child-care center maintains an epinephrine auto-injector; c. A child-care center shall seek emergency medical care for a child if an auto-injector is administered to the child; and d. A child-care center shall report to the child's parent and the cabinet in accordance with 922 KAR 2:090, Section 13(1)(b) if an epinephrine auto-injector is administered to a child; or 4. An emergency or rescue medication for a child in care, such as medication to respond to diabetic or asthmatic condition, as prescribed by the child's physician. Emergency or rescue medication shall be inaccessible to a child in care; (b) Kept in the original bottle; and (c) Properly labeled. (7) Medication shall not be given to a child if the medication's expiration date has passed.”

1322 - Allergy Care Plan (922 KAR 2:120 Section 7)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine. (10) The child-care center shall ensure each child's food or other allergies and allergy care plan are posted prominently where food is served with the permission of the parent or guardian, including: (a) Instructions regarding the allergy, including identifying symptoms; (b) Steps taken to avoid and prevent the allergen; and (c) A plan of treatment in the event of an allergic reaction, including medication and doses, and that all epinephrine pens shall be administered in accordance with subsection (6)(a)3 of this section.”

225 - Licensee Responsibility (922 KAR 2:090 Section 8)

“922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (1) A licensee shall: (a) Be responsible for the operation of the child-care center pursuant to this administrative regulation, 922 KAR 2:120, and 922 KAR 2:280; and (b) Protect and ensure the health, safety, and comfort of each child.”

225 - Licensee Responsibility (922 KAR 2:090 Section 8)

“922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (1) A licensee shall: (a) Be responsible for the operation of the child-care center pursuant to this administrative regulation, 922 KAR 2:120, and 922 KAR 2:280; and (b) Protect and ensure the health, safety, and comfort of each child.”

865 - Indoor/Outdoor Equipment (922 KAR 2:120 Section 13)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings. (2) Indoor and outdoor equipment shall: (a) Be clean, safe, and in good repair; (b) Meet the physical, developmental needs, and interests of children of different age groups; (c) Be free from sharp points or corners, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose or rusty parts, hazardous small parts, lead-based paint, poisonous material, and flaking or chalking paint; and (d) Be designed to guard against entrapment or situations that may cause strangulation.”

800 - Protective Surface (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (21) A protective surface shall: (a) Be provided for outdoor play equipment used to: 1. Climb; 2. Swing; and 3. Slide; and (b) Have a fall zone equal to the height of the equipment.”

795 - Playground Conditions (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (20) An outdoor play area shall have constant and active supervision and shall be: (d) Safe from foreseeable hazard; (e) Well drained; (f) Well maintained; (g) In good repair; (h) Visible to staff at all times; and (i) Protected by physical or natural barriers from: 1. Traffic; 2. Gullies; and 3. Other hazards.”

730 - Diaper Changing Area/Surface (922 KAR 2:120 Section 12)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements. (10) If a child is diapered, the child shall: (b) Be placed on a surface that is: 1. Clean; 2. Padded; 3. Free of holes, rips, tears, or other damage; 4. Nonabsorbent; 5. Easily cleaned; and 6. Free of any items not used for diaper changing.”

705 - Staff Hygiene/Handwashing (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (5) Staff shall: (a) Maintain personal cleanliness; (b) Conform to hygienic practices while on duty; (c) Except as established in paragraph (d) of this subsection, wash their hands with liquid soap and running water: 1. Upon arrival at the center; 2. After toileting or assisting a child in toileting; 3. Before and after diapering each child; 4. After wiping or blowing a child’s or own nose; 5. After handling animals; 6. After caring for a sick child; 7. Before and after feeding a child or eating; 8. Before dispensing medication; 9. After smoking or vaping; and 10. If possible, before administering first aid; and (d) Use hand sanitizer or hand-sanitizing wipes if liquid soap and warm running water are not available in accordance with paragraph (c) of this subsection. The staff shall wash the staff's hands as soon as practicable once liquid soap and warm running water are available.”

700 - Child Personal Care/Handwashing (922 KAR 2:120 Section 3)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements. (4) A child shall: (a) Be helped with personal care and cleanliness based upon his or her developmental skills; (b) Except as established in paragraph (c) of this subsection, wash his or her hands with liquid soap and warm running water: 1. a. Upon arrival at the center; or b. Within thirty (30) minutes of arrival for school-age children; 2. Before and after eating or handling food; 3. After toileting or diaper change; 4. After handling animals; 5. After touching an item or an area of the body soiled with body fluids or wastes; and 6. After outdoor or indoor play time; and (c) Use hand sanitizer or hand-sanitizing wipes if liquid soap and warm running water are not available in accordance with paragraph (b) of this subsection. The child shall wash the child's hands as soon as practicable once liquid soap and warm running water are available.”

625 - Floors, Walls, Ceilings (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (9) Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, in good repair, and constructed to be easily cleaned.”

605 - Building Requirements (922 KAR 2:120 Section 4)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements. (5) The building shall be constructed to ensure the: (a) Building is: 1. Dry; 2. Ventilated; and 3. Well lit, including clean light fixtures that are: a. In good repair in all areas; and b. Shielded or have shatter-proof bulbs installed; and (b) Following are protected: 1. Windows; 2. Doors; 3. Stoves; 4. Heaters; 5. Furnaces; 6. Pipes; and 7. Stairs.”

435 - Training (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)

“922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (16) In accordance with KRS 199.896(15) and (16), a staff person with supervisory authority over a child shall complete the following: (a) Six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation completed within the first three (3) months of employment in a child-care program covering the following topics: 1. Federal minimum health and safety requirements established in 45 C.F.R. 98.41 related to: a. Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; b. Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices; c. Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; d. Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; e. Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; f. Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; g. Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event; h. Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants; and i. Precautions in transporting children; 2. Recognizing and reporting child abuse; and 3. Developmentally appropriate practices; (b) Nine (9) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training within the first year of employment in a child care program, including one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training; and (c) Fifteen (15) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training completed between July 1 and the following June 30 of each subsequent year of employment in a child care program, including one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet-approved pediatric abusive head trauma training completed once every five (5) years. (17) A staff person's compliance with training requirements of this section shall be verified through the cabinet-designated database maintained pursuant to 922 KAR 2:240.”

405 - TB Verification (922 KAR 2:090 Section 11)

“922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements. (1) Child-care center staff: (b) Shall provide, prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter: 1. A statement from a health professional that the individual is free of active tuberculosis; or 2. A copy of negative tuberculin results.”

1300 - Orientation Procedure (922 KAR 2:120 Section 2)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services. (3)(b) The program shall include: 2. Written policy that states that the procedures that were taught at the orientation training shall be implemented by each child-care center staff member.”

1265 - Policies and Procedures (922 KAR 2:090 Section 8)

“922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General. (4) Program policies and procedures shall: (a) Be in writing; and (b) Include: 1. Staff policies; 2. Job descriptions; 3. An organization chart; 4. Chain of command; and 5. Other procedures necessary to ensure implementation of: a. KRS 199.898, Rights for children in child-care programs and their parents, custodians, or guardians - posting and distribution requirements; b. 922 KAR 2:120, Child-care center health and safety standards; c. 922 KAR 2:280, Background checks for child care staff members, reporting requirements, and appeals; and d. This administrative regulation.”

1065 - Bottles (922 KAR 2:120 Section 8)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (9) Bottles shall be: (a) Individually labeled; (b) Promptly refrigerated; (c) Covered while not in use; and (d) Consumed within one (1) hour of being heated or removed from the refrigerator.”

1045 - Frozen Food (922 KAR 2:120 Section 8)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (5) Frozen food shall be: (a) Kept at a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or below; and (b) Thawed: 1. At refrigerator temperatures; 2. Under cool, potable running water; 3. As part of the cooking process; or 4. By another method in accordance with the Department for Public Health's food safety standards and permits, established in KRS Chapter 217.”

1040 - Refrigerator (922 KAR 2:120 Section 8)

“922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements. (4) A cold-storage facility used for storage of perishable food in a nonfrozen state shall: (a) Have an indicating thermometer or other appropriate temperature measuring device; (b) Be in a safe environment for preservation; and (c) Be forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit or below.”