Alabama Administrative Code
Title 660 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Chapter 660-5-26 - DAY CARE LICENSURE - CHILD CARE LICENSING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS AND NIGHTTIME CENTERS
Section 660-5-26-.08 - Administration

1. A copy of the center's written operating policies shall be provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s) at the time of the child's enrollment.

2. A copy of the center's written operating policies shall be submitted to the Department.

3. Operating policies shall not contradict the Standards.

4. Changes in the center's operating policies shall be provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s) and to the Department.

1. change in ownership (if a change in ownership occurs, the center shall not continue to operate until the new owner applies for and is issued a license, permit, or approval);

2. change in location (if a change in location occurs, the center shall not continue to operate until a new license is applied for and a license, permit, or approval is issued for the new location);

3. change of the director of the center;

4. change of chief executive officer of the corporation or members of the board;

5. alterations to the center or grounds;

6. major change or extension of basic operating schedule (hours) or program.

7. change in the center's address or telephone number.

1. any injury requiring professional medical treatment of any child or staff person while at the center or during away from the center activities;

2. any illness occurring at the center or during away from the center activities which requires emergency medical treatment;

3. any death occurring at the center or during away from the center activities;

4. major damage to the facility;

5. interruption of the center's electrical service, telephone service, or gas service (if gas is used for heating or cooking);

6. any litigation involving the center;

7. any traffic accident involving day care children using transportation provided by the center;

8. any arrest or conviction of the licensee or any staff person, employee, or volunteer;

9. final disposition of any child abuse/neglect investigation involving the center, the licensee, or any staff person, employee, or volunteer;

10. any incident in which the health, welfare, or safety of a child is at risk;

11. any disastrous event.

1. Each staff person is required by law (Code of Ala. 1975) to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect (see rule 660-5-26-.01) to the County Department of Human Resources or the local chief of police, or county sheriff. The report shall be made immediately by telephone or direct oral communication, followed by a written report, containing all known information.

2. Any person making a report in good faith is immune from any civil or criminal liability.

3. All reports of child abuse and neglect, investigative reports by the Department of Human Resources and certain other records of child abuse and neglect are considered confidential under penalty of law.

4. The licensee and all staff persons, employees, and volunteers shall cooperate with Department personnel on any child abuse or neglect investigation, including providing information to the Department's representatives and allowing access to children and records.

1. vacancies in the group to which the child(ren) will be assigned;

2. staff-child ratio maintained as required;

3. required records maintained and filed;

4. advance arrangement for care made by parent(s)/guardian(s).

1. Children's records and information about children and their families shall be kept confidential.

2. Confidential information about children and their families shall not be used or disclosed for any purpose not directly related to the well-being of the child.

3. Any discussion about children and their families shall be treated as confidential.

4. Confidential information including children's records shall be accessible only to authorized persons.

5. The Department shall have the right to inspect center records, including children's records.

1. Child's Pre-Admission Record, on the required form, including: child's name; birthdate; home address; name, address, and telephone number of child's parent(s)/guardian(s); name, address, and telephone number of mother's and father's employer; emergency contact information; name, address, and telephone number of child's doctor; signed authorization for emergency medical treatment; special needs or instructions; list of persons child may be released to; statement that parent(s)/guardian(s) understands that the Department does not inspect activities away from the facility; permission signed by the child's parent(s)/guardian(s) for the child to participate in activities away from the facility, transportation provided by the facility, and swimming/wading provided by the facility; child's first day of attendance; child's withdrawal date; the child meets the definition of homelessness, according to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

2. Records of injury/illness occurring at the center or during away from center activities, which require professional medical attention, emergency medical attention, or hospitalization.

3. Immunizations.

4. Authorization for administering medication or medical procedures form if medication or medical procedures have been administered to the child.

5. Any other information about a child shall be kept in the child's record.

1. Fire department;

2. Law enforcement;

3. Medical assistance (ambulance or rescue);

4. Poison control center;

5. Substitute help.