Delaware Administrative Code
Title 14 - Education
900 - Special Populations
938 - Regulations for Youth Camps
Part III - ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION
Section 938-III-21.0 - Camp Policies - Parent or Guardian Handbook

Universal Citation: 14 DE Admin Code 938-III-21.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

21.1 A licensee shall have and follow an organized system of respectful communication with parents or guardians and provide a handbook at enrollment that includes the following information:

21.1.1 A camp description that outlines the activities, daily schedule, and field trips offered;

21.1.2 Assurances that parent or guardians' visits and monitoring of the program are welcomed and permitted without prior approval;

21.1.3 Assurances of nondiscrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, or any other category protected by state and federal laws;

21.1.4 A written explanation of the mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect;

21.1.5 A procedure for accepting and handling complaints from the parent or guardian;

21.1.6 Procedures related to the release of children including:
21.1.6.1 Releasing children only to people approved by a parent or guardian including a process for the emergency release of a child;

21.1.6.2 Checking the identity of an unknown approved person before releasing the child and keeping documentation of this verification;

21.1.6.3 Handling situations in which a non-custodial parent attempts to claim the child without a custodial parent's or guardian's permission;

21.1.6.4 Handling situations in which an unapproved person attempts to pick up a child; and

21.1.6.5 Handling situations when a person who seems to be intoxicated or unable to bring the child home safely requests the release of a child;

21.1.7 Procedures to report accidents or critical incidents involving the child and other important information relating to the child;

21.1.8 Procedures stating that written permission from the parent or guardian is required before disclosing or using a child's written, electronic, or digital information except to employees of OCCL or other entities with statutory responsibilities for issues relating to the health, safety, and well-being of children;

21.1.9 Policies for routine and emergency health care including procedures to follow in case of illness; plans for accessing emergency services, including transportation and parent or guardian notification; illness exclusions including reportable communicable diseases; parent or guardian notification of communicable disease or condition; and administration of medication policies including reasonable accommodations for a child with disabilities;

21.1.10 Policies for child suspension and expulsion that comply with DE's "Best Practice Statement for the Prevention of Expulsion and Suspension in Delaware Early Childhood Programs," that can be found on the "My Child DE" website;

21.1.11 Policies that allow for children with an IEP to receive services at the camp when needed; and

21.1.12 Policies on positive behavior guidance and food services as described in Sections 16.0 and 17.0 of this regulation, and transporting children, if applicable.

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