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158.17 A Licensee shall ensure that all vehicle doors remain locked at all times, except when staff, volunteers, the driver, or children are boarding or departing the vehicle.
158.18 A Licensee shall ensure that no child is left unattended in a vehicle at any time, regardless of conditions.
158.19 A Licensee shall maintain a safe vehicle loading and unloading area for children on or adjacent to the Facility’s premises.
158.20 A Licensee shall ensure that identification is securely attached to each child participating on a field trip and that the identification contains the Facility’s licensed name, address, telephone number, and, if applicable, any emergency contact telephone number.
158.21 A Licensee shall ensure that the following items are present in each vehicle when transporting children on field trips or other routine trips:
(a) A transportable first aid kit;
(b) A working and regularly serviced fire extinguisher;
(c) A supply of drinking water sufficient for the duration of the trip for all children in the vehicle;
(d) A minimum of two (2) large clean towels or blankets;
(e) Emergency contact information and telephone numbers for each parent(s) or guardian(s) of each child in the vehicle;
(f) A copy of the signed Emergency Medical Treatment Authorization form, as required by Subsection 130.2(j) of this chapter, for each child in the vehicle;
(g) A cellular phone or a two-way radio;
(h) A working flashlight; and
(i) If children are being transported in a bus, van, or other large vehicle, a footstool or equivalent aid sufficient to enable all children to safely board and disembark from the vehicle.
158.22 A Licensee shall ensure that at least one staff member trained and currently certified in First Aid and CPR for children is present in each vehicle when children are being transported.