Articles Posted in Day Care Centers and Child Care

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By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20building%20block%20y.jpgThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts regulates day care centers / child care centers through the Department of Early Education and Care, otherwise known as The EEC. The EEC licenses child care programs and enforces regulations to promote the health, safety and welfare of children in Massachusetts’ child care facilities. The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Official Web site contains rules, regulations, procedures, applications, and other information as a resource to parents, child care licensees, and the general public.

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By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Before enrolling a child in a Maryland day care center / child care center, it is important for parents and guardians to research or check out the facility. The Maryland Committee for Children has a website with telephone contact information and instructions on accessing an internet database that can be used to find / locate licensed day care centers in the State of Maryland. Getting the background, history, and license information for a Maryland day care center makes sense. If your child is already in the facility, it also makes sense to find out more information and to update yourself on the child care facility’s license and inspections so you know the current status of the facility. You can log in as a user to the web site and conduct searches for day care centers / child care centers at the Maryland Committee for Children – LOCATE – Child Care.

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By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney

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toy%20teddy%20bear%20with%20blue%20bow%20tie%20on%20white%20background.jpgIn Georgia and Other States, children in day care centers as well as homes and elsewhere suffering personal injuries and, in some instances, even death from unsafe or broken toys. In light of these days, the Georgia Department of Human Resources – Department of Family & Children Services enacted regulations for Toys for Children in day care centers. There is a specific section on Toys for Children Under the Age of 3 due to the increased risk of choking and other problems with toys for children in this age range. Pursuant to Chapter 290-2-2-.12 (ff), Physical Environment and Equipment, Rules and Regulations for the State of Georgia, all toys used (played with) by children under the age of three shall be:

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By Jay Foster, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Mississippi, Child care centers / day care centers are regulated by Title 15 – Department of Health – Part 111 (Office of Health Protection – Subpart 55 (Child Facilities Licensure). Pursuant to Regulation 106.01, the day care center / child care center has duty to report “serious occurrences involving children”. What is a serious occurrence? Under the regulations, a serious occurrence is an accident or incident requiring or involving extensive medical care, hospitalization; death, criminal arrest, alleged abuse or neglect; fire or other emergency type situations. The facility has a duty to orally notify the parents, enter the information / details into the child’s record for the day care center / child center, and to contact the Mississippi Child Licensing Agency.

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By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20building%20blocks%20plprj.jpgIn Alabama and Other States, staffing ratios or staffing requirements are set forth in rules and regulations promulgated by the State to insure adequate staffing of the facility and supervision of the children in the day care center. The Department of Human Resources for the State of Alabama clearly sets forth Minimum Standards for Child Day Care Centers including Staff Requirements as follows:

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By Brooks P. Lynn, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20different%20color%20crayons%20in%20a%20star%20circle.jpgSophia Worsham of Denton Texas died at a home based day care center in Denton recently. The Texas day care center / child care center (Too Kool 4 School Kids Club Day Care) had a license for a capacity of 12. According to news reports, there were 30 children in the facility at the time of Sophia’s death. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

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By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20different%20color%20crayons%20in%20a%20star%20circle.jpgIn Wisconsin, day care centers / child care centers are licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. The Department also known as DCF has promulgated or put in place rules and regulations for each type of facility: Family Child Care Centers, Group Day Care Centers, and Day Camps. It is helpful to review the applicable rules and regulations to make sure that the child care center is providing the necessary care and supervision of your child in the day care setting according to the standards set by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.

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Watching a child in a day care center, child care center, or school requires that the child care worker be alert, awake, energetic, and diligent. Alcohol and illegal drug use certainly interfere with a person’s faculties to drive, make decision, and, yes, watch children. Most states have laws in place for day care centers and schools that prohibit a person from being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs when caring for children. In addition to the laws being in place, it is just common sense. Outside of the day care and school settings, some parents, caregivers, and adults often times drink excessively around children which also puts children at risk. It is just best to avoid alcohol and drugs during or near the time that a person is responsible for the supervision of a child.

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By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Maryland has day care centers and child care centers throughout the State. The State Board of Education sets forth standards for day care centers / child care centers pursuant to Title 13 A State Board of Education – Child Care Licensing. Under Regulation 13A.16.05.12. 12, the State of Maryland sets minimum standards for Outdoor Play or Playground areas. In particular, a day care center / child care center shall have an outdoor play area (playground) that is adjacent or easily accessible to the center providing ample play space. Each day care center / child care center must keep the outdoor play area free from hazards that may cause personal injuries or danger to the child. Hazards would include broken fences, broken playground equipment, unprotected or unfenced waterways, holes in the ground, glass or other sharp / dangerous objects, and poison ivy. Many injuries to children in Maryland can be avoided with good and consistent maintenance and supervision of outdoor play areas / playgrounds.

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By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families published helpful tips on Choosing a Child Care Center / Day Care Center. The tips should be considered and utilized by parents in selecting a child care center / day care center. Unfortunately, children are injured every day in day care centers in Wisconsin and throughout the United States. Carefully selecting a day care center may help reduce the risk of injury to children in day care centers. Just because a facility has passed inspection and has no violations does not guarantee your child’s safety; however, it is one indication or factor to use when selecting a day care center.

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