(a) Content. A written statement of the program's policy and procedure is available to staff and parents and includes, but is not limited to:
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(1) a brief program description;
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(2) ages of children accepted;
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(3) days and hours of operation, including the holidays the program is closed;
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(4) fees;
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(5) the location and accessibility of the licensing compliance file;
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(6) procedure for receiving and releasing children from the program, including a method of verifying the identity of a caller or person picking up a child;
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(7) procedure concerning children's personal belongings and money;
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(8) procedure for the handling of illnesses and injuries, including procedures when away from the program;
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(9) procedure for storing and administering children's medicines;
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(10) mandatory reporting of child abuse;
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(11) procedure for notifying parents of field trips;
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(12 procedure for transportation of children;
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(13) procedure for caring for children who arrive late for field trips when that child's group has already left the programs;
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(14) meals and snacks, including days when children are on field trips; and
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(15) discipline policy.
(b) Personnel policy. When there are more than 10 staff persons, the program is required to provide written personnel policy to staff that includes:
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(1) job responsibilities, qualifications, and lines of authority; and
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(2) staff performance evaluation and termination procedure.
(c) Insurance. A child care facility maintains liability insurance in accordance with Section 404.3 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
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(1) When liability insurance is maintained, Form 07LC092E, Insurance Verification, that includes a certificate of insurance obtained from the insurance agent is completed annually, maintained at the facility, and made available to licensing.
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(2) When liability insurance is not maintained or the facility reports they are self-insured, Form 07LC093E, Insurance Exception Notification, is posted at the facility.
(d) Access to the program. Parents of enrolled children are permitted reasonable access to all parts of the program's physical facility during hours of operation.