1. (1) For each child that the provider transports, the provider shall obtain a transportation permission form that is:

   1. (a) signed by a parent; and
   2. (b) on-site for review by OL.

2. (2) The provider shall ensure that each vehicle used for transporting children:

   1. (a) is enclosed with a roof or top;
   2. (b) is equipped with safety restraints;
   3. (c) has a current vehicle registration;
   4. (d) is maintained in a safe and clean condition; and
   5. (e) contains first aid supplies, including at least antiseptic, bandages, and tweezers.

3. (3) The provider shall ensure that the safety restraints in each vehicle that transports children are:

   1. (a) appropriate for the age and size of each child who is transported, as required by law;
   2. (b) properly installed; and
   3. (c) in safe condition and working order.

4. (4) The provider shall ensure that the driver of each vehicle who is transporting children:

   1. (a) is at least 18 years old;
   2. (b) has and carries with them a current, valid driver's license for the type of vehicle being driven;
   3. (c) has with them the emergency contact information outlined in Subsection R381-50-18(7) for each child being transported;
   4. (d) ensures that each child being transported is in an individual safety restraint as required by law;
   5. (e) ensures that the inside vehicle temperature is between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit;
   6. (f) ensures that each child stay seated while the vehicle is moving;
   7. (g) ensures that the vehicle is locked during transport;

   8. (h) never leaves a child in the vehicle unattended by an adult; and

      1. (i) never leaves the keys in the ignition when not in the driver's seat.

5. (5) If the provider walks or uses public transportation to transport a child to or from a facility, the provider shall ensure that:

   1. (a) each child being transported has a completed transportation permission form signed by their parent;
   2. (b) a caregiver goes with and actively supervises each child;
   3. (c) a caregiver transporting a child has emergency contact information outlined in Subsection R381-50-18(7) and a release for each child being transported; and
   4. (d) the caregiver-to-child ratio is maintained.

6. (6) The provider shall:

   1. (a) have transport liability insurance; or
   2. (b) inform parents in writing that the provider does not have transport liability insurance.

KEY: child care facilities, residential certification

Date of Last Change: June 5, 2026

Notice of Continuation: June 17, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-402