26 Tex. Admin. Code § 747.1301 - What must orientation for caregivers at my child-care home include?

Orientation for caregivers at your child-care home must include at least the following:

(1) An overview of the minimum standards found in this chapter;

(2) An overview of your operational policies, including discipline and guidance practices and procedures for the release of children, and the provision of copies of these practices and procedures;

(3) An overview regarding the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment, including:

(A) Factors indicating a child is at risk of abuse or neglect;

(B) Warning signs indicating a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect;

(C) Procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect; and

(D) Community organizations that have training programs available to child-care staff, children, and parents;

(4) An overview of your home's Emergency Preparedness Plan;

(5) Locating and using fire extinguishers and first-aid equipment;

(6) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma;

(7) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS);

(8) Understanding early childhood brain development;

(9) Understanding the developmental stages of children;

(10) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations;

(11) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with § 747.3603 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?);

(12) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction;

(13) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;

(14) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with § 747.3221 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?); and

(15) Precautions in transporting children if your child-care home transports a child whose chronological or developmental age is younger than nine years old.

Notes

26 Tex. Admin. Code § 747.1301

The provisions of this §747.1301 adopted to be effective September 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 6250; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 43, Number 40, October 5, 2018, TexReg 6656, eff. 10/8/2018