Indiana Administrative Code
Title 470 - DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
Article 3 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Rule 4.7 - Child Care Centers; Licensing
Section 4.7-19 - Posted items

Universal Citation: 470 IN Admin Code 4.7-19

Current through September 18, 2024

Authority: IC 12-13-5-3

Affected: IC 12-17.2-4

Sec. 19.

(a) The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents:

(1) The license.

(2) The name of the director and name of the person in charge in the director's absence.

(3) A child/staff ratio chart.

(4) Weekly menus.

(5) Prohibitions against:
(A) smoking;

(B) use of alcohol;

(C) use or possession of firearms, unless required as a condition of employment; and

(D) use or possession of illegal substances or unauthorized potentially toxic substances; in the child care center.

(6) The telephone number of the division's licensing office.

(b) The center shall post the following items:

(1) Hand washing procedures at each adult sink area.

(2) Diaper changing procedures at each diaper changing area.

(3) A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room.

(4) Procedures for bottle sterilization, where this occurs.

(5) Fire and emergency disaster routes in each child care room.

(6) Disaster and shelter procedures in each child care room.

(7) Dish washing procedures, where this occurs.

(8) Instructions for mixing and use of sanitizing solutions for cots, tables, toys, dish washing, and diaper changing areas, where the solution is prepared.

(9) Approved first aid directives in each child care area.

(10) Cleaning schedules in all food storage, preparation, and service areas.

(c) Staff shall post by the telephone the name and address of the child care center and a list of emergency telephone numbers as follows:

(1) Fire department.

(2) Police department.

(3) Ambulance.

(4) Nearest hospital.

(5) Poison control.

(6) The county child protective services number, 1-800-800-5556.

(7) The institutional abuse hotline number, 1-800-562-2407.

(8) The child care information line, 1-877-511-1144.

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