Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024
Section R. 400.8146 - Information provided to parentsRule 146.
(1) A center shall provide a written information packet to each parent enrolling a child that includes at least all of the following: (a) Criteria for admission and withdrawal.(b) Schedule of operation, denoting hours, days, and holidays during which the center is open and services are provided.(g) Typical daily routine.(h) Parent notification plan for accidents, injuries, incidents, and illnesses.(i) Transportation policy, if applicable.(k) Exclusion policy for child illnesses.(l) Notice of the availability of the centers licensing notebook. The notice must include all of the following:(i) The licensing notebook contains all the licensing inspection and special investigation reports and related corrective action plans for the last 5 years.(ii) The licensing notebook is available to parents during regular business hours.(iii) Licensing inspection reports, special investigation reports, and corrective action plans from at least the past 3 years are available on the departments child care licensing website at www.michigan.gov/michildcare. The website address must be in bold print.(2) Written documentation that the parent received the written information packet, as required by subrule (1) of this rule, must be kept on file at the center.(3) For infants and toddlers, a center shall provide parents with a written daily record that includes at least the following information: (a) Food intake time, type of food, and amount eaten.(b) Sleeping patterns indicating when and how long the child slept.(c) Elimination patterns, including bowel movements, consistency, and frequency.(d) Developmental milestones.(e) Changes in the child's usual behaviors.(4) Parents of children with special needs may request a written daily record that includes at least the information required by subrule (3) of this rule.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8146
2013 AACS; 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/18/2019