Widdle Ones

418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

418-1.11(b)(13) Staff must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.

418-1.8(d) No person under 18 years of age may be left alone to supervise a group of children at any time, including in an emergency.

418-1.5(n)(2) Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

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418-1.13(g)(3) To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either:

418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

418-1.12(an) Staff must take steps to prevent a child's exposure to the foods to which the child is allergic.

418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.