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By David Wolf, Attorney
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The Star Tribune (Minnesota) Newspaper website recently reported an encouraging article about day care centers in Minnesota. While the article lacked specific statistics and scientific analysis, the article did provide some home and encouragement for parents who have children in Minnesota day care centers. The title of the article – Beating the Flu at Day Care Centers – noted that some day care centers are very aware of the flu and germs that can show up at day care centers and to and from young children. Education and awareness are key to limiting the spread of the flu among young children. While it is impossible and unreasonable to expect that a child will never get a cold, flu or germs from another child in a day care center, it was encouraging to hear that some day care centers have been successful in limiting the reporting incidents of the flu. The simple act of turning off a community water fountain and being diligent about cleaning up a bathroom can help avoid the spread of the flu. You can read more about this article at Minnesota – Beating the Flu at Day Care Centers.

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By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Working parents have many challenge. One such challenge is to find a good day care center for their children while they are at work. It can be difficult to find a good day care center which will make sure that the child is well cared for, educated, and otherwise safe during the working day. The website familydoctor.org posted a good article about finding a day care center titled Day Care: Choosing a Good Center. The article has many helpful tips for parents when selecting a day care center. Parents should the take the time and effort to collect information and speak to the day care owners, day care workers, other parents, and the State regulatory agency about the day care centers.

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By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20furiture%20child%20table%20with%20red%20chair.jpgIn New Jersey, child care centers and day care centers are regulated by the Department of Human Resources and the Child Care Licensing Laws. There are specific rules / regulations pertaining to activities provided by or at the day care center under the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. Chapter 10: 10:122-6.1).

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By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20yellow%20school%20bus%20toy%20antique%20side%20view.jpgIn New Jersey, child care centers and day care centers are regulated by the Department of Human Resources and the Child Care Licensing Laws. There are specific rules / regulations pertaining to field trips and keeping track of children in and outside of the day care centers under the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. Chapter 10: 10:122-4.3.).

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By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20cup%20of%20crayons.jpgIn New Jersey, child care centers and day care centers are regulated by the Department of Human Resource and the Child Care Licensing Laws. There are specific rules / regulations pertaining to injuries sustained by a child while under the care of the child care center / day care center under the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. Chapter 10: 10:122-7.6. In particular, a day care center is required to take immediate steps to protect a child from further harm and to contact the parents verbally when certain injuries take place in a child care center. Injuries that must be reported to the parent include:

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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In Port Carbon, Pennsylvania, a car crashed into a day care center that was full of children. Fortunately, the children escaped injury. It was reported that the driver was distracted by a puppy riding in the front seat. It is most fortunate that no children suffered personal injuries; however, this incident could have easily caused serious personal injuries and even the death of children. Driver distraction whether caused by a puppy in the car or a Blackberry, mobile phone, or iPhone is a real problem in Pennsylvania and other States. Drivers should do their best to limit distractions and pay attention to traffic and road conditions. You can read more about this story at Car Crashes into Port Carbon, Pennsylvania Day Care Center.

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By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In New Jersey, child care centers and day care centers are regulated by the Department of Human Resource and the Child Care Licensing Laws. There are specific rules / regulations pertaining to Discipline and Corporal Punishment under the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. Chapter 10: 10:122-6.6 and 10:122-6.7. In particular, a child care center is prohibited from punishing or disciplining a child for the failure to eat or sleep. In addition, a child shall not be punished for soiling himself / herself. Discipline can be used in a “positive” manner and that is “consistent with the age and developmental needs of the child”. Many child care providers and parents for that matter believe that corporal punishment in the form of spanking or hitting the child is the best and most effective way of teaching a child a lesson. Regardless of a parent’s or child care worker’s personal philosophy, the New Jersey Administrative Code prohibits child care staff workers from hitting, shaking or otherwise inflicting corporal punishment on a child enrolled in a licensed day care center. Furthermore, a child care worker cannot use abusive language or ridicule as a form a discipline or punishment either. You can read more about these and other regulations at Chapter 122 – Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers – State of New Jersey Department of Human Resources.

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By Andrew Prine, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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US%20State%20Flag%20Michigan.jpgIn Michigan, Governor Jennifer Granholm signed a law into effect to help distinguish or define babysitting from required day care licensing. The law states that babysitting is exempt from Michigan licensing and regulation if the babysitting is provided for free or involves less than $600.00 per year of annual payment or income. See Michigan Law Clarifies Babysitting / Day Care.

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By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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The State of Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is the state agency responsible for supervising and licensing child care and day care centers in Georgia. Child safety advocates and educators recommend that more strict training and education requirements be put in place for administrators and lead teachers in day care centers. By enacting and enforcing such regulations, day care providers and lead teachers will be required to go through training and education which, in turn, will make them more informed and knowledgeable about their responsibilities as child care providers. It is vital that children, especially toddlers and infants, are cared for in an environment that is clean and supervised by alert, knowledgeable and educated staff members. You can read more about the potential changes in Georgia’s child care laws at Georgia Day Care Providers May Be Subject to Stricter Training Requirements.

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By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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The State of Alabama prohibits sex offenders from residing within 2000 feet from a day care center or school. Some sex offenders are one time offenders while others have committed crimes over and over. As such, it is difficult to predict if and when a sex offender will repeat his or her crimes. This Alabama law was enacted as a safety measures of sorts to keep sex offenders including child predators away from children attending school and day care centers. While the law may help prevent the abuse of children, it is by no means a measure that will in every instance keep child predators away from children. In Satsuma, Alabama, a sex offender was recently arrested for allegations that he was residing with his mother. The home was located near a day care center. The sex offender was arrested. Of course, the sex offender will have the right to defend himself through a criminal lawyer or the public defender’s office. This instance highlights this Alabama law as well as a dilemma for many sex offenders as to where they can or should live. You can read more about this story at Satsuma Alabama Sex Offender Arrested for Residing Near Day Care Center.

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