S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:17:36

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 67:42:17:36 - Emergency preparedness and response planning

A provider shall have:

(1) A written emergency preparedness and response plan for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event;

(2) A written plan for evacuation, relocation, shelter-in-place, or a lock-down that includes accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities or medical conditions;

(3) A written procedure for communication and reunification with parents; and

(4) A written procedure for the continuity of operations.

A provider shall practice the evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lock down procedures outlined in the emergency preparedness and response plan a minimum of twice each calendar year. Dates are to be documented for monitoring purposes. A provider shall communicate the emergency preparedness and response plan to each new individual upon hire.

Except for family day care, all child care providers are required to have liability insurance.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:17:36

49 SDR 124, effective 7/3/2023

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16(1)(6).