Little Learners

NAC 280.3

“"3. The licensee of a facility shall hold: (a) A fire drill at least once every month; and (b) A drill for natural disasters at least once every 3 months." The facility had no record that a drill for natural disasters was held at least once every three months. Hold drills for natural disasters as required and complete a record of the drills.”

NAC 320.1

“1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 432A.177 , within the first 2 weeks after commencing employment, newly employed members of the staff of a facility must be given a written and oral orientation program and be trained in the policies, procedures and programs of the facility by the director or a designee trained by the director. The orientation must address, at a minimum: (a) Any regulatory requirements that govern the facility; (b) The goals and philosophy and the policies and procedures of the facility; (c) Any planned programs or activities of the facility; (d) The policies and practices of the facility for relating to parents; (e) Meal patterns and food-handling policies and practices of the facility; (f) Dealing with occupational health hazards for caregivers, including, without limitation, paying attention to the physical health and emotional demands of the job and being aware of any special considerations required by a caregiver who is pregnant; (g) The emergency health and safety procedures of the facility; and (h) The general health and safety policies and procedures of the facility, including, without limitation, policies and procedures concerning: (1) Hand-washing techniques and requirements; (2) Techniques for diapering and for assisting in the use of a toilet if care is provided to children in diapers or children needing help with using a toilet, including, without limitation, techniques for the disposal of diapers and for changing diapers; (3) Identifying hazards and methods for preventing injuries; (4) Techniques for preparing, serving and storing food for employees who are involved in any of the activities concerning food for children at the facility; (5) Excluding a child from the facility because the child has an illness, and the manner in which illnesses are transmitted between persons; (6) Methods for preparing formula if formula is prepared at the facility; (7) Any precautions and other measures that should be taken to prevent exposure to blood and other bodily fluids, and policies and procedures to follow in the event of exposure to blood or other bodily fluids; and (8) The administration of medication. New employees were not given a written and oral orientation and training in the policies, procedures, and programs of the facility within the first 2 weeks after commencing employment. Provide orientation and training as required. Please provide a copy of the orientation to Child Care Licensing and keep a copy in the employee's file.”