Library: Policy
340:110-3-89.1. Parent communication
Revised 6-1-22
(a) Policy. The caregiver provides written business policy to parents at least including:
(1) compliance file location;
(2) days and hours of operation, including days closed, such as holidays;
(3) procedure for:
(A) receiving and releasing children, including methods for caller identification authorizing child pick-up and of an individual who picks up a child;
(B) notifying parents when a child does not arrive on his or her own at the facility as scheduled;
(C) handling illness and injuries;
(D) storing and administering children's medication;
(E) field trip notification; and
(F) transporting children;
(4) care of ill children;
(5) mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect;
(6) behavior and guidance policy;
(7) expulsion policy;
(8) relevant emergency plans and procedures information; and
(9) infant safe sleep environment description.
(b) Physical and emotional well-being. The caregiver informs parents of the child's physical and emotional well-being.
(c) Quality child care information. Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) Publication No. 87-91, The Parents' Guide to Selecting Quality Child Care, is made available to parents upon child's enrollment.
(d) Home access. During child care hours, parents are provided access to all areas of the home used for child care.
(e) Insurance. A child care facility maintains liability insurance, per Section 404.3 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes (10 O.S. § 404.3).
(1) When liability insurance is maintained, Form 07LC092E, Insurance Verification, including a certificate of insurance obtained from the insurance agent, is completed annually, maintained at the facility, and made available to Licensing.
(2) When liability insurance is not maintained or the program reports they are self-insured, Form 07LC093E, Insurance Exception Notification, is posted in a conspicuous location in clear view of the main entrance to the facility.
(f) Parent notifications. Parents are provided information regarding liability insurance and the compliance file.
(1) Parents complete OKDHS Forms 07LC045E, Insurance Notification, and 07LC046E, Compliance File Notification, every 12 months. Forms are maintained at the facility.
(2) When the child is enrolled, parents are provided copies of OKDHS Forms 07LC093E, Insurance Exception Notification, and 07LC084E Notice to Parents.
