Haw. Code R. § 17-891.2-11

Current through November, 2024

Section 17-891.2-11 - Statement of operation policies

(a) A child care facility shall have written operation policies. Family child care home policies shall include:

(1) Ages of children accepted;

(2) Maximum number of children permitted by certificate of registration;

(3) Specific hours of day, night, holiday, and vacation operation;

(4) Whether or not meals are served;

(5) Fees and the plan for payment, including fees for different types of child care services and refund policy;

(6) Plan for emergency medical care;

(7) Insurance coverage - each provider shall inform parents or guardians in writing of its policy relating to liability insurance;

(8) Transportation arrangements;

(9) Parental permission for trips and related activities outside the facility;

(10) Admission of ill children, or children with special needs;

(11) Administering medication;

(12) Grievances which shall include the department's information for parents to file a complaint;

(13) Mandated reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with chapter 350, HRS;

(14) Regular communication between caregivers and parents or guardians to relay information about the child;

(15) Suspension and expulsion of children which includes the following:

(A) The conditions under which a child may be suspended or expelled, if applicable;

(B) Sufficient timeframe before suspension or expulsion occurs to enable parents to make alternative child care arrangements or to take the necessary action to allow the child to remain enrolled, except as specified in (15)(C) below;

(C) Conditions that may warrant immediate expulsion such as imminent danger to the health, welfare, or safety of the children;

(D) Parents and guardians are provided written notification of any concerns that could lead to the child's expulsion; and

(E) When expulsion occurs, the provider shall maintain a record of the conditions, parental notification, and action taken; and

(16) Other policies that may be required by the department.

(b) Written operation policies shall be reviewed with each caregiver in the facility.

(c) The policies shall be reviewed by the provider with each parent or guardian at the time of enrollment of a child and when changes are made.

Haw. Code R. § 17-891.2-11

[Eff 9/22/2023] (Auth: HRS §346-172) (Imp: HRS §§346-157, 346-172; 42 U.S.C. §§ 2002, 2005, 9833)