in-20250604-IR-470240388FRA: DIGEST EARLY CHILDHOOD CAREGIVERS

Final Rule LSA Document #24-388 DIGEST Sec. 20.5. As used in this rule, "substitute educator" means a person who meets all the requirements for an employee providing care to children, and supports a child care home for a temporary or an extended period when the usual caregiver is unavailable. Sec. 28.5. (a) The county office of family and children (COFC) will shall send a letter of request to the licensee for an information update which that includes the: (b) The COFC shall make an annual visit to the home during normal business hours and will complete a limited inspection checklist. (c) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Sec. 33.5. (a) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of after starting employment or volunteer work. (b) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of after starting employment or volunteer work: (c) Direct child care providers shall complete a first aid course every three (3) years which that includes training for the emergency treatment of poisoning, seizures, hemorrhaging, and choking. The course must also include training in artificial respiration. Training shall be completed within ninety (90) days of after starting employment or volunteer work. (d) At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained maintain current certification in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times. Sec. 1. As used in 410 IAC 22-2 For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply: Sec. 1. For the purpose purposes of this rule, only, the following definitions apply: Sec. 24. All Caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: Sec. 34. Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: Sec. 121. (a) Caregivers shall have had training specifically related to infant/toddler development. (b) Caregivers shall have means available to communicate with other staff and summon assistance without leaving children unattended. (c) The director shall assign a primary caregiver for each infant and toddler. (d) All Caregivers shall interact with and address the needs of all children in their room. (e) The staff person in charge of an infant/toddler group shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age If all the children in the group are at least twenty-four (24) months of age, the staff person in charge shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and: Sec. 1. For the purpose purposes of this rule, only, the following definitions apply: Sec. 7. (a) The provider, employee, and volunteer caregivers shall maintain current certification in first aid procedures provided by a certified trainer or licensed health professional. (b) The Certified first aid procedures shall must include the following: (c) The provider shall ensure that at least one (1) individual is present at all times who maintains annual current certification in CPR for all age groups of children receiving care. The CPR certification must meet Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) the standards aligned with those of the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.