Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 800 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LISTING OF EXEMPT CENTER-BASED PROVIDERS
Subchapter 4 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Section 17-800-47 - Transportation provisions
Current through August, 2024
When transportation is provided by the provider, children shall be protected by adequate supervision and safety precautions as follows:
(1) The provider has written permission from the parent or guardian that each child is allowed to be transported by school bus or other means of transportation such as a personal vehicle;
(2) During any field trip or excursion operated or planned by the facility, the group sizes and provider-child ratios as required in section 17-800-42 shall apply;
(3) Children shall be instructed in safe transportation conduct;
(4) Car seats and safety restraints shall be used as required by applicable laws;
(5) Children shall be secured in the back seat of the vehicle;
(6) Children shall not be left alone in vehicles, even with the air conditioning on or windows rolled down; and
(7) The provider shall take a head count or attendance record check before and after transportation is provided.