Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024
1. The
provider shall operate according to the recommendations by the federal centers
for disease control and prevention, including washing hands, before preparing
or serving meals, after diapering, after using toilet facilities, and after any
other procedure that may involve contact with bodily fluids. Hand soap and
single-use or individually designated cloth towels or paper towels must be
available at each sink. Clean towels must be provided at least daily.
2. The provider shall ensure that the
residence, grounds, and equipment are located, cleaned, and maintained to
protect the health and safety of children. The provider shall establish routine
cleaning procedures to protect the health of the children.
3. Pets and animals.
a. The provider shall ensure that only small
pets that are contained in an aquarium or other approved enclosed container,
cats, and dogs are present in areas occupied by children. Wire cages are not
approved containers. Other indoor pets and animals must be restricted by a
solid barrier and must not be accessible to children. The department may
restrict any pet or animal from the premises that may pose a risk to children
and may approve additional pets that do not pose a health or safety risk to
children.
b. The provider shall
ensure that animals are maintained in good health and are appropriately
immunized. Pet immunizations must be documented with a current certificate from
a veterinarian.
c. The provider
shall ensure parents are aware of the presence of pets and animals in the
self-declaration program.
d. The
provider shall notify parents immediately if a child is bitten or scratched and
skin is broken.
e. The provider
shall ensure that all contact between pets and children is closely supervised.
The provider shall immediately remove the pet if the pet or animal shows signs
of distress or the child shows signs of treating the pet or animal
inappropriately.
f. The provider
shall ensure that pets, pet feeding dishes, cages, and litter boxes are not
present in any food preparation, food storage, or serving areas. The provider
shall ensure that pet and animal feeding dishes and litter boxes are not placed
in areas accessible to children.
g.
The provider shall ensure that indoor and outdoor areas accessible to children
must be free of animal excrement.
h. The provider shall ensure that the
self-declaration program is in compliance with all applicable state and local
ordinances regarding the number, type, and health status of pets or
animals.
General Authority: NDCC 50-11.1-08
Law Implemented: NDCC 50-11.1-08, 50-11.1-16,
50-11.1-17
