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· Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) · Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants Precautions in transporting children Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect Child development to include all major domains: cognitive; social and emotional; physical development and motor skills; communication, language, and literacy; and approaches to play and learning

iii. Caring for children with special needs. Describe: The following standards are applicable to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children in all CCDF-eligible licensed center care and are found in Rules and Regulations for Child Care Learning Centers. Activities 591-1-1-.03(4) A Child with Special Needs shall be integrated into the activities provided by the Center unless contraindicated medically or by written parental agreement. Admission and Enrollment 591-1-1-.04(2) The admission of a Child with Special Needs must be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and a reasonable effort must be made to accommodate the child's needs and to integrate the child with other children. These accommodations must be in writing and the result of a mutual agreement between the Center and the Parents of the Child with Special Needs. The agreement shall be made in connection with the child's enrollment or at the time that the special need becomes apparent to the Center or the Parents.

Children’s Records 591-1-.08(1)(a) A Center must maintain a file for each child while such child is in care at the Center and for a period of one (1) year after such child is no longer in care at the Center. In order for the file to be complete, the file shall