Indiana Administrative Code
Title 470 - DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
Article 3 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Rule 4.7 - Child Care Centers; Licensing
Section 4.7-62 - Coping with separation
Current through September 18, 2024
Authority: IC 12-13-5-3
Affected: IC 12-17.2-4
Sec. 62.
Caregivers shall help children to cope with the experience of separation from their parents by the following:
(1) The caregivers of the child care center shall encourage the parents to spend time in the child care center, to observe, and participate in experiences with their child. Caregivers shall design all aspects of the child care program to facilitate parental input and involvement.
(2) Caregivers shall permit children to bring reminders of home and family to the child care center.
(3) Caregivers shall help children play out themes of separation and reunion.
(4) Caregivers shall share information about the child's daily needs and activities with parents on a daily informal basis.
(5) Caregivers shall reassure children about their parent's return.