Section 16.06.12.802 - HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTSAll providers must comply with the health and safety requirements under this rule. All providers must agree to an annual, unannounced health and safety inspection, except for in-home child care under Section 401 of these rules. Compliance with these standards does not exempt a provider from complying with stricter health and safety standards under state law, tribal law, local ordinance, or other applicable law.
01.Age of Provider. All child care providers providing services must be eighteen (18) years old or older. Persons sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years old may provide child care if they have direct, on-site supervision from a licensed child care provider who is at least eighteen (18) years old.02.Sanitary Food Preparation. Food for use in child care facilities must be prepared and served in a sanitary manner. Utensils and food preparation surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized before using to prevent contamination.03.Food Storage. All food served in child care facilities must be stored to protect it from potential contamination.04.Hazardous Substances. Medicines, cleaning supplies, and other hazardous substances must be handled safely and stored out of the reach of children. Biocontaminants must be disposed of appropriately.05.Emergency Communication. A telephone or some type of emergency communication system is required.06.Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguishers, and Exits. A properly installed and operational smoke detector must be on the premises where child care occurs. Adequate fire extinguishers and fire exits must be available on the premises.07.Hand Washing. Each provider must wash their hands with soap and water at regular intervals, including before feeding, after diapering or assisting children with toileting, after nose wiping, and after administering first aid.08.CPR/First Aid. All providers must have current certification in pediatric rescue breathing (CPR) and pediatric first aid treatment from a certified instructor.09.Health of Provider. Each provider must certify that they do not have a communicable disease or any physical or psychological condition that might pose a threat to the safety of a child in their care.10.Child Abuse. Providers must report suspected child abuse to the appropriate authority.11.Transportation. Providers who transport children as part of their child care operations must operate safely and legally, using child safety restraints and seat belts as required by state and local statutes.12.Disaster and Emergency Planning. Providers must have documented plans for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or man-caused event that include: a. Procedures for evacuation, relocation, shelter-in-place, lock-down, communication and reunification with families, continuity of operations, and accommodation of infants and toddlers and children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.b. Procedures for staff and volunteer emergency preparedness training and practice drills.c. Guidelines for the continuation of child care services in the period following the emergency or disaster.13.Environmental Safety. Building and physical premises must be safe, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury including electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.14.Safe Sleep. Providers must place newborn infants to twelve (12) months in a safe sleep environment. Safe sleep practices include alone, on their backs, and in a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) certified crib.15.Behavior Management and Discipline. Methods of behavior management and discipline for children must be positive, consistent, and based on each child's needs, stage of development, and behavior. Discipline is to promote self-control, self-esteem, and independence. Providers must certify that they will not harm, shake, or abuse children, and that children in their care will not experience maltreatment under 45 CFR 98.41.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.06.12.802