Sec. 7. (a) A provider shall have written plans for notifying parents regarding the following:

(1) Illness, serious injury, or death of the provider.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-17.2-3.5-7

  • child care program: refers to the activities provided for children during the time that children are in the care of a provider. See Indiana Code 12-17.2-3.5-1.2
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(2) Care in an emergency.

(3) Emergency evacuation.

The plan required under subdivision (3) must be posted in a conspicuous location in the facility where the provider operates a child care program.

     (b) A provider shall:

(1) maintain a written child discipline policy;

(2) ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy;

(3) provide to the parent or legal guardian of each child cared for by the provider a written copy of the child discipline policy; and

(4) maintain in each child’s file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian described in subdivision (3).

     (c) A provider shall allow unscheduled visits by a parent or legal guardian to a facility where the provider operates a child care program during the hours the child care program is in operation.

As added by P.L.247-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.18-2003, SEC.17; P.L.225-2013, SEC.12.