Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-120.9 - Children's files
(1) An individual
file for each child shall be maintained and updated annually or when the
provider becomes aware of changes.
(2) The file shall contain:
a. Identifying information including, at a
minimum, the child 's name and birth date; the parent 's name, address and
telephone number; the special needs of the child ; and the parent 's work address
and telephone number.
b. Emergency
contact information including, at a minimum, where the parent can be reached,
the name, street address, city and telephone number of the child 's regular
source of health care, and the name, telephone number, and relationship to the
child of another adult available in case of emergency.
c. A signed medical consent from the parent
authorizing emergency medical and dental treatment.
d. An admission physical examination report
signed by a licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, chiropractor,
physician's assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner.
e. For children under the age of six, a
statement of health condition signed by a licensed medical doctor, doctor of
osteopathy, chiropractor, physician's assistant or advanced registered nurse
practitioner submitted annually from the date of the admission physical
examination. For a child who is enrolled in school , a statement of health
status signed by the parent or legal guardian may be substituted for the
statement of health.
f.
Documentation that is signed by the parent and names persons authorized to pick
up the child . The authorization shall include the name, telephone number, and
relationship of the authorized person to the child .
g. A signed and dated immunization
certificate provided by the Iowa department of public health. For the
school -age child , a copy of the most recent immunization record shall be
acceptable.
h. For any child with
allergies, a written emergency plan in case of an allergic reaction. A copy of
this information shall accompany the child if the child leaves the
premises.
i. Written permission
from the parent for the child to attend activities away from the child care
home .
j. If the child meets the
definition of homelessness as defined by Section 725(2) of the McKinney Vento
Homeless Education Assistance Act, the family shall receive a 60-day grace
period to obtain medical documentation.
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