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(h) Bottles, cups, and glasses are not used during water play.

158 REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHILD DEVELOPMENT FACILITY TRANSPORTING CHILDREN

158.1 A Licensee that rents, owns, operates, or maintains one or more motor vehicles used for transporting children shall comply with all applicable federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations governing the maintenance and operation of motor vehicles and the transportation of children.

158.2 A Licensee that enters into contracts with other entities for the provision of transportation services shall obtain a signed attestation from the entity that the transportation service complies with the requirements of this section and with all other applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the provision of transportation services.

158.3 A Licensee shall establish and implement policies and procedures intended to ensure the safe transportation of children, including background checks, and policies and procedures for the training and monitoring of any person responsible for the transportation of enrolled children.

158.4 A Licensee transportation policies and procedures shall address alternative transportation means to be employed if the Facility’s primary vehicle breaks down or is otherwise unavailable for use.

158.5 Before any child may be transported while under the care of a Facility, the Licensee shall obtain signed permission from the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s).

158.6 A Licensee that rents, owns, operates, or maintains one or more motor vehicles used for transporting children shall label the exterior of each such vehicle, with the Facility’s licensed name and phone number.

158.7 A Licensee that rents, owns, operates, or maintains one or more motor vehicles used for transporting children shall maintain proof of current motor vehicle insurance coverage for each such vehicle, both at the Facility premises and inside the vehicle.

158.8 A Licensee that rents, owns, operates, or maintains one or more motor vehicles used for transporting children shall ensure that only licensed drivers who are covered by the Facility’s insurance policy operate any such vehicle when transporting enrolled children.

158.9 A Licensee shall immediately notify OSSE of any traffic accident involving children being transported while under the care of the Facility. A Licensee shall also submit a written report to OSSE in accordance with Section 128 (Reporting Unusual Incidents), on a form approved by OSSE, within twenty-four (24) hours