W. Va. Code R. § 78-18-13

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 78-18-13 - Parental Involvement

13.1. The facility shall have written operating policies which shall be discussed with parents at the time of enrollment. The policies shall cover the following areas:

13.1.a. Admission requirements, enrollment procedures, and supplies that parents are expected to provide, if any;

13.1.b. A statement that the facility is operated on a nondiscriminatory basis in regard to race, color, sex, religion, marital status of the parents, and disability, except when the child's needs cannot be met by the facility;

13.1.c. Guidance and discipline;

13.1.d. Rates, any additional fees charged, and the plan for payment;

13.1.e. Liability insurance coverage;

13.1.f. Unlimited access to visit the family child care facility at any time;

13.1.g. Transportation arrangements, when provided by the facility;

13.1.h. Written permission for field trips outside the facility, emergency medical treatment, water activity, and provision of medications;

13.1.i. Hours of operation;

13.1.j. Management of sick children;

13.1.k. Services provided by the facility;

13.1.l. Rules concerning personal belongings brought to the facility;

13.1.m. General procedures of the facility regarding cold weather outdoor play;

13.1.n. Animals on the premises;

13.1.o. Mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect; and

13.1.p. Religious activities, if any.

13.2. Staff shall share information with parents regarding the accomplishments, successes, and improvements of their child as well as any problems that arise.

13.3. Staff shall encourage parents to become involved with the facility and shall include them in planning for the child's care.

13.4. Staff shall provide parents with a national periodicity schedule for child health exams and a recommended immunization schedule.

W. Va. Code R. § 78-18-13