Nev. Admin. Code § 432A.306

Current through October 11, 2024

Section 432A.306 - Requirements for caregivers

1. Every caregiver in a child care facility must:

(a) Be at least 16 years of age;

(b) Be able to summon help in an emergency;

(c) Be emotionally and physically qualified to carry out a program which places emphasis on the development of children; and

(d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, within 120 days after the caregiver commences employment in the child care facility, become an active member of The Nevada Registry or its successor organization, and maintain an active membership in that organization.

2. Not more than 50 percent of the caregivers in a child care center, a child care institution or an early care and education program may be under 18 years of age. Any caregiver who is under 18 years of age and is employed in such a facility must:

(a) Have completed a course in the development of children which is approved by:

(1) The Nevada Registry or its successor organization, or any other agency designated by the Director of the Department to approve such courses; or

(2) If the course has not been approved by The Nevada Registry or its successor organization, and the Director of the Department has not designated another agency to approve such courses, the Division or the local licensing agency; or

(b) Be currently enrolled in such a course.

3. A child care facility may not be operated unless a person who is 18 years of age or older is on the premises of the facility.

4. A volunteer for a child care facility, regardless of his or her age, and a member of the staff of the facility who is under 18 years of age may not provide direct care to a child at the facility unless the care is provided under the supervision of an employee of the facility who is 18 years of age or older.

5. A caregiver in a child care institution is not required to initially apply with or maintain a membership in The Nevada Registry or its successor organization.

6. A caregiver in a child care facility shall not consume or be under the influence of alcohol or psychoactive drugs while caring for children in the facility.

Nev. Admin. Code § 432A.306

Added to NAC by Bd. for Child Care, eff. 6-5-84; A by R203-03, 7-1-2004; R112-06, 4-23-2009; R112-06, 4-23-2009, eff. 10-23-2010; A by R135-18A, eff. 8/26/2020

NRS 432A.077