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Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Programs that operate in a central location shall have at least one (1) caregiver on the premises at all times the facility is in operation that has a current certification in CPR and first aid. When groups of children are away from the central location for field trips etc., there shall be at least one caregiver with the group that holds a current certification in CPR and first aid. All caregivers in summer day camps are required to have current CPR and first aid certification, copies of which shall be kept with their personnel records.
First Aid and Medical Supplies:
1. A first-aid supply shall be kept on-site and easily accessible to employees, but not in reach of the children.
2. A first aid supply shall be taken on all field trips and excursions and shall be easily accessible to employees, but not in reach of the children.
3. Medicine shall be kept out of the reach of the children.
4. All vehicles used by the facility in transporting children shall be equipped with a first aid kit.
5. It is recommended that first aid kits contain items pursuant to American Red Cross guidelines.
6. Some items in this kit may have expiration dates. All first aid kits should be periodically inspected for contents. Depleted and out-of-date materials should be replaced.
7. Special attention should be exercised when utilizing first aid supplies or any medication for children who have allergies or other special medical needs.
Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
The Health and Safety training covers the topics of child abuse and neglect including definitions of types of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), maltreatment of children, recognizing signs of abuse, and reporting policies.
Nutritional Standards
A child care provider shall provide adequate and nutritious meals prepared in a safe and sanitary manner. Healthy diets contain the amounts of essential nutrients and calories needed to prevent nutritional deficiencies while preventing an excess number of discretionary calories. Planned meals and snacks provide the right balance of carbohydrate, fat, and protein to reduce risks of chronic diseases, and are part of a full and productive lifestyle. Children's food needs are based on the amount of time spent in the child care facility. Any child in the care of a child care provider at the time of service of a meal or snack will be served that meal or snack.