Serious Occurrences Involving Children

Serious Occurrences Involving Children The child care facility shall document any serious occurrences involving a child in the child’s record and immediately notify the child’s parent and the licensing agency either verbally or in writing, such as email. If the facility is unable to reach the parent or the licensing agency immediately, this must be noted in writing in the child’s record. All verbal notifications must be followed by written confirmation, sent within two days of the occurrence. Serious occurrences include, but are not limited to, accidents or injuries requiring significant medical attention (e.g., the child is taken to a doctor or hospital), alleged abuse or neglect, fires, or other emergencies.