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15 Miss. Code R. Part 11, Subpart 55, Chapter 3 – Regulations Governing Registration of Child Residential Homes | Midpage
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Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 15
15
Part 11
Subpart 55
Chapter 3
15 Miss. Code R. Part 11, Subpart 55, Chapter 3
Regulations Governing Registration of Child Residential Homes
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
3.1.1
Legal Authority The Child Residential Home Notification Act, §43-16-1 et
3.1.2
Purpose
3.1.3
Severability If any provision of these regulations or the application thereof to
3.1.4
Definitions
3.2.1
Requirement for Registration
3.2.2
Eligibility for Registration Any Child Residential Home not meeting the
3.2.3
Application for Registration An application for registration under these
3.2.4
Registration Fee All registration fees, registration renewal fees, and
3.2.5
Certificate of Inspection by Fire Department
3.2.6
Inspection
3.2.7
Record of Inspection
3.2.8
Renewal of Registration
3.2.9
Registration Not Transferable or Assignable Each registration shall be issued
3.2.10
Display of Registration The current registration issued by the registering agency
3.3.2
Violations
3.4.1
When making the initial notification that a Child Residential Home is operating or
3.4.2
The names of all children living at the home which shall include the following
3.4.3
Criminal Record (Fingerprinting), Child Abuse Central Registry Checks, and Sex
3.4.3
Proof, to be shown by sworn affidavit of the executive director of the home, that
3.5.1
Upon the submission of a properly completed notification form accompanied by
3.5.2
Upon issuing the acknowledgment of notification and certificate of registration
3.6.1
Each child residential home shall file monthly reports with the department, on
3.7.1
The department, once a year, shall make or cause to be made inspections limited
3.7.2
Reasonable additional inspections may be made as often a may be deemed
3.7.3
Annual fire inspections are required and shall be made of the home
3.7.4
Any violation of state law on the premises of a child residential home shall
3.8.1
Every child residential home shall have a written discipline policy and written
3.9.1
Whenever the department is advised or has reason to believe that any child
3.10.1
Notwithstanding the existence of any other remedy, the department may, in the
3.11.1
No governmental agency shall have jurisdiction or authority to regulate or attempt
3.2.1
Types of Licenses:
3.2.2
Application for License
3.2.3
License Fee
3.2.4
Certificate of Inspection by Fire Department
3.2.5
Inspection
3.2.6
Record of Inspection
3.2.7
Renewal of License:
3.2.8
License Not Transferable or Assignable
3.2.9
Display of Licenses
3.2.10
Changes in Home Operations
3.3.1
Right of Entry
3.3.2
Failure to Allow Access
3.3.3
Right of Entry-Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
3.3.4
Violations:
3.4.1
Parental Information
3.4.2
Smoking, Tobacco Products, and Prohibited Substances:
3.4.3
Documents to Post
3.4.4
Weapons Prohibited
3.4.5
Serious Occurrences Involving Children
3.4.6
Child Abuse
3.4.7
Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head
3.5.1
General Requirements for Personnel:
3.5.2
Comprehensive Background Check
3.5.3
Childcare Director Qualifications
3.5.4
Caregivers
3.5.5
Caregiver Assistants
3.5.6
Staff Development:
3.5.7
Review by Licensing Agency:
3.6.1
Records
3.6.2
Records Retention:
3.6.3
Childcare Family Home Records:
3.6.4
Personnel Records:
3.6.5
Child Records
3.7.1
Emergency and Evacuation Plan
3.7.2
Individualized Emergency Plan
3.7.3
Evacuation Pack
3.7.4
Records
3.7.5
Drills
3.7.6
First Aid and CPR
3.8.1
General:
3.8.2
Staff-to-Child Ratio
3.8.3
Grouping
3.8.4
Supervision
3.9.1
General:
3.9.2
Daily Routines
3.9.3
Eating
3.9.4
Rest Periods:
3.9.5
Infant Safe Sleep
3.9.6
Outdoor Activities:
3.9.7
Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Activities:
3.9.8
Indoor or Outdoor Physical Activity
3.10.1
General:
3.10.2
Paint
3.10.3
High Chairs
3.10.4
Rest Period Equipment
3.11.1
Building:
3.11.2
Openings:
3.11.3
Kitchens:
3.11.4
Toilets and Hand Washing Lavatories:
3.11.5
Water
3.11.6
Exits
3.11.7
Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation:
3.11.8
Outside Grounds and Play Area
3.11.9
Garbage Removal
3.11.10
Pest Control
3.12.1
Employee Health:
3.12.2
Child Health:
3.12.3
Child Hygiene:
3.12.4
Toys and Equipment
3.12.5
First Aid Supply:
3.12.6
Animals and Pets:
3.13.1
General:
3.13.2
Nutritional Standards
3.13.5
Snacks
3.14.1
Prohibited Behavior
3.14.2
Restraint of a Child
3.14.3
Time Out
3.14.4
Children Shall Not Discipline Other Children
3.15.1
General
3.15.2
Requirements:
3.15.3
Occupant Restraints:
3.15.4
Staff-to-Child Ratio
3.16.1
Diaper Changing Area
3.16.2
Non-Disposable Diapers and Training Pants
3.16.3
Disposable Diapers
3.16.4
Potty Chairs
3.16.5
Parental Consultation
3.17.1
Hand Washing
3.17.2
Bottle Feeding
3.17.3
Formula Storage
3.17.4
Baby Food
3.17.5
Refrigerator
3.17.6
Heating Unit and Microwave Use:
3.17.7
Breast-Feeding Accommodations and Staff Training
3.18.1
General
3.18.2
Lifeguard Supervision:
3.18.3
Health and Safety:
3.19.1
Family Home Adaptation:
3.19.2
Activity Plan
3.19.3
Caregiver Staff Development
3.19.4
Staffing
3.20.1
Emergency Suspensions of License:
3.20.2
Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of License
3.20.3
Notification
3.20.4
District Level Hearing for Monetary Penalties:
3.20.5
State Level Hearing:
3.20.6
Appeal:
3.20.7
Injunction
3.20.8
Criminal Penalties
3.20.9
Violations and Penalties
3.21.1
Information in the possession of the licensing agency concerning the