15 Miss. Code. R. 11-55-2.12.6 - Animals and Pets
1. Any pet or
animal present at a child care facility, indoors or outdoors, shall be in good
health, show no evidence of carrying any disease, and be a friendly companion
for the children.
2. Dogs or cats,
where allowed, shall be immunized for any disease that can be transmitted to
humans, and shall be maintained on a flea, tick, and worm control
program.
3. All pets shall be cared
for as recommended by the regulating health agency. When pets are kept at the
child care facility, procedures for their care and maintenance shall be written
and followed. When immunizations are required, proof of current compliance
signed by a veterinarian shall be on file at the child care facility where the
pet is kept.
4. A caregiver shall
always be present when children are exposed to animals (including dogs and
cats). Children shall be instructed on safe procedures to follow when in close
proximity to these animals (e.g., not to provoke or startle them or remove
their food). Potentially aggressive animals (e.g., pit bulls, boxers, etc.)
shall not be in the same physical space with the children.
5. Each child's hands shall be properly
washed after being exposed to animals.
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