LAC 28:CLXI.1719. Orientation Training

A. Within seven calendar days of the first day present at the center, and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, each staff member shall receive center-specific orientation to the policies and practices of the center that at a minimum shall include information on the center: 1. child abuse identification and reporting, including phone numbers for mandatory reporting and suspected child abuse and neglect; 2. location of emergency exits and emergency preparedness plans; 3. handling of emergencies due to food/allergic reactions; 4. location of first-aid supplies; 5. list of children with allergies, children with disabilities, and children with special health care needs; 6. identification of critical staff including but not limited to staff trained in CPR and first aid and staff who can administer medicine; 7. child release policies and restrictions; 8. child-to-staff ratio policies; 9. daily schedules; 10. opening policy; 11. closing policy; 12. transportation policy and vehicle inspection procedures; and 13. notification that parents’ written consent to release as required by §1515.B. of this Part shall not be applicable to staff members’ personal communication devices or accounts and shall only provide for the release of information, recordings, or photographs by the center. Documentation, signed by each staff member, confirming receipt of the policy shall be maintained. B. Within seven calendar days of the first day present at the center, and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, each staff member shall complete the LDE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training. Key Training Module 1 shall at a minimum include information on the following: 1. general emergency preparedness, including natural disasters and man-caused events; 2. professionalism; 3. health and safety, which includes: daily observations, supervision regulations, daily attendance, child to staff ratios, improper discipline, prohibited discipline, prevention of shaken baby syndrome, prevention of abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, food safety, choking risks recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect; 4. administration of medication consistent with standards for parental consent; 5. prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; 6. appropriate precautions in transporting children, if applicable; 7. public health policies, prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization information; 8. handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants; 9. pediatric first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); 10. prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; 11. outdoor play practices; 12. environmental safety; and 13. building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic; 14. child release practices; and 15. critical incident practices and licensing regulations C. Within 30 calendar days of the first day present at the center and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, each staff member shall complete the LDE Key Orientation Training Modules 2 and 3, that at a minimum shall include information on the following: 1. child development; 2. child guidance; 3. learning activities; 4. health and safety; and 5. early learning development standards. D. All staff members responsible for transporting children shall receive additional orientation training in the following areas prior to assuming transportation duties: 1. transportation regulations, including the modeling of how to properly conduct a vehicle passenger check and demonstration by staff to director on how to conduct a vehicle passenger check; 2. proper use of child safety restraints required by state law; 3. proper loading, unloading, and tracking of children as required by state law; 4. location of first aid supplies; and 5. emergency procedures for the vehicle, including actions to be taken in the event of accidents or breakdowns.