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(2) The file shall be kept in a confidential manner, but shall be immediately available to the Department, the child’s teacher/caregiver, parent, or guardian upon request. (3) Access to records is limited to persons listed in 114–503 G(2) unless requested by court order. (4) Entries in a child’s record shall be legible, dated and signed by the individual making the entry. (5) A child’s record shall be maintained on file at the child care center and made available to the Department upon request, and it shall contain the following: (a) Child’s full legal name, nickname, birth date, date of enrollment, current home address and home telephone number; (b) Full name of both parent(s)/guardian(s), work and home telephone numbers, or telephone number(s) where they can be reached during the time the child is in the center; (c) Name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of person(s) who can assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s)/guardian(s) cannot be reached; (d) Name, address, and telephone number of family physician or health resource; (e) Name(s), address(es) and verification of identification, such as valid driver’s license, other picture identification or personal family code word of person(s) authorized to take the child from the child care center; (f) Accurate records of daily attendance for each child; (g) Authorization from parent(s)/guardian(s) for child to obtain emergency medical treatment; (h) Authorization from parent(s)/guardian(s) for child to be transported to and from the center during field trips and other away from the center activities; (i) Authorization from parent(s)/guardian(s) for child to participate in swimming activities; and (j) A written statement, signed by the parents, acknowledging their understanding and accep- tance of the disciplinary policies of the center. (6) A health record shall be maintained in the center for each child enrolled, and it shall include all of the following information: (a) A signed statement of the child’s health prior to admission to the child care center on the appropriate DSS form; (b) A current South Carolina certificate of Immunization; and (c) Other health information if deemed necessary by the director of the center and/or by parent(s)/guardian(s). (7) Emergency information for each child shall be easily and immediately accessible while at the center, during transportation, and during any trips away from the premises, and it shall include the following: (a) The full name of both parents/guardian, and updated address, work, home and mobile numbers where they can be reached during the time the child is in the center; (b) The name, address, telephone number and relationship of at least two individuals designat- ed by the parents/guardian to be contacted in an emergency and who have the authority to obtain emergency medical treatment for the child; (c) The name, address and telephone number of the child’s physician, and the emergency care, medical and dental care provider; (d) Health insurance information; (e) Consent for emergency treatment; and (f) Permission to transport to hospital. (8) Emergency information shall be updated by the parent as changes occur. H. Staff records shall include the following: (1) Names, positions and hours of duty of staff members; (2) Written policies that refer to or apply to DSS licensing regulations;