Utah Admin. Code R381-40-21 - Animals
(1) The provider
shall inform each parent of the kinds of animals allowed at the
facility.
(2) The provider shall
ensure that there is no animal on the premises that:
(a) has a history of biting even one
individual;
(b) has a history of
dangerous, attacking, or aggressive behavior; or
(c) is naturally aggressive.
(3) The provider shall ensure that
any animal at the facility is clean and free of any obvious disease or health
problem that could adversely affect a child.
(4) The provider shall ensure that there is
no animal or animal equipment in food preparation or eating areas.
(5) The provider shall ensure that no child
assists with the cleaning of any animal or animal cage, pen, or
equipment.
(6) The provider shall
ensure that each child and staff wash their hands immediately after playing
with or touching any reptile or amphibian.
(7) The provider shall ensure that any dog,
cat, or ferret that the facility houses have current rabies
vaccinations.
(8) The provider
shall keep current animal vaccination records on-site for review by
OL.
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(1) The provider shall inform parents of the kinds of animals allowed at the facility .
(2) The provider shall ensure that there is no animal on the premises that:
(a) is naturally aggressive;
(b) has a history of dangerous, attacking, or aggressive behavior; or
(c) has a history of biting even one individual.
(3) The provider shall ensure that animals at the facility are clean and free of obvious disease or health problems that could adversely affect children.
(4) The provider shall ensure that there is no animal or animal equipment in food preparation or eating areas.
(5) The provider shall ensure that children do not assist with the cleaning of animals or animal cages, pens, or equipment.
(6) The provider shall ensure that children and staff wash their hands immediately after playing with or touching reptiles and amphibians.
(7) The provider shall ensure that dogs, cats, and ferrets that the facility houses have current rabies vaccinations.
(8) The provider shall keep current animal vaccination records on-site for review by the department .