Records

1. A copy of this chapter must be kept on the premises and available to staff members at all times. 2. The provider shall maintain the following records: a. The child's full name, birth date, current home address, legal names of the child's parents, and current business and personal telephone numbers where they can be reached; b. A written statement from the parents or legal guardian authorizing emergency medical care; c. Names and telephone numbers of individuals authorized to take the child from the family child care; d. Verification that the child has received all immunizations appropriate for the child's age, as prescribed by the public health division of the department, or have on file a document citing that the child is medically exempt or exempt from immunizations based on religious, philosophical, or moral beliefs; and e. A current health assessment or a health assessment statement completed by the parent, obtained at the time of initial enrollment of the child, that must indicate any special precautions for diet, medication, or activity. This assessment shall be completed annually. 3. The provider shall ensure that all records, photographs, and information maintained with respect to children receiving child care services are kept confidential, and that access is limited to staff members, the parents of each child, and to the following, unless otherwise protected by law: a. Department representatives; b. Individuals having a definite interest in the well-being of the child concerned and who, in the judgment of the department, are in a position to serve the child's interests should that be necessary; and c. Individuals who possess written authorization from the child's parent. The family child care shall have a release of information form available and shall have the form signed prior to the release of information.