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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-9 - CHARITABLE SOLICITATION › Subject 590-9-7 - CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS › Rule 590-9-7-.01 - Certificates

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The Secretary
				of State shall provide certified copies of any public record relating to a
				charitable organization, paid solicitor, or solicitor agent as available on the
				automated database, microfilm files or other records maintained by the
				Secretary of State.
(2) The
				Secretary of State is authorized to establish and impose minimum fees for the
				production and mailing of requested documents, provided, however, that those
				fees do not exceed the limits set by OCGA §
									50-18-71(a).
(3) The Secretary of State shall publish and
				maintain a schedule of all fees and charges for documents and services
				provided. Service charges may only be changed by the posting by the Secretary
				of State of such changes in the public access area of the Division offices for
				a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to such changes being effective.
(4) Expedited processing certificates may be
				obtained by submitting a written request explaining why such expedited
				processing is necessary and appropriate. The request for expedited processing
				must be accompanied by the payment of the fee published in the fee schedule
				maintained by the Secretary of State. In the event expedited service is
				authorized, the documents, if available, and the certificate will be prepared
				and furnished immediately to the person making such request.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-17-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-9 - CHARITABLE SOLICITATION › Subject 590-9-7 - CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS › Rule 590-9-7-.02 - Requets for Information

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The person making the request will be
				informed whether the requested documents are available based on the information
				contained in the automated database.
(2) If the documents appear to be available,
				the person making the request may place an order to have the documents
				prepared.
(3) The request will be
				reviewed to determine if copies and certificates can be prepared, based on
				information contained in the automated database, the microfilm files, and the
				other records maintained by the Secretary of State.
(4) After review, the request will be
				processed, and the documents and an invoice of charges will be forwarded to the
				person placing the order.
(5) The
				Secretary of State may provide for requesting documents and certificates by
				means of direct electronic input. The use of direct electronic input shall be
				accomplished in accordance with standards and procedures published by the
				Secretary of State for such purpose. The Secretary of State may establish
				minimum fees for such requests and provide for electronic funds transfer for
				the payment of such fees.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-17-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-9 - CHARITABLE SOLICITATION › Subject 590-9-7 - CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS › Rule 590-9-7-.03 - Payment of Charges

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All invoices for certificates and copies are due immediately
				 upon receipt. Failure to pay the invoice may result in the invoice being
				 referred for collection.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-17-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-9 - CHARITABLE SOLICITATION › Subject 590-9-7 - CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS › Rule 590-9-7-.04 - Forms of Certificates

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Secretary of State shall provide the following
				 certificates. Charges for such certificates and services shall be those
				 published in the fee schedule maintained by the Secretary of State. Said forms
				 may be requested in written form, electronic form or by telephonic
				 means:
(a) Certificate of Compliance.
				This document certifies that the registrant is properly registered and such
				certificate will be promptly mailed to the person requesting the certificate.
				Pickup service is not available unless expedited processing is requested and
				approved.
(b) Certificate of
				Search. This document certifies that the Secretary of State can find no record
				of the registrant and such certificate will be promptly mailed to the person
				requesting the certificate. Pickup service is not available unless expedited
				processing is requested and approved.
(c) Certificate of Noncompliance. This
				certificate sets forth the fact of noncompliance by the registrant with the
				filing requirements of the Act and such certificate will be promptly mailed to
				the person requesting the certificate. Pickup service is not available unless
				expedited processing is requested and approved.
(d) Certified Copies of other documents. This
				document certifies documents filed with the Secretary of State and such
				certificate will be promptly mailed to the person requesting the certificate.
				Pickup service is not available unless expedited processing is requested and
				approved. Expedited service may only be available if the registrant's documents
				are on file in the Division. If documents have been transferred to the State
				Records Center, additional time will be necessary to retrieve the documents for
				processing.
(e) Special research
				request. Special certificates (long form) will be prepared and issued if a
				detailed request is made to the Secretary of State in writing. The staff will
				not interpret legal documents but will provide certificates of filings, names
				and dates. Pickup service is not available unless expedited processing is
				requested and approved.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  43-17-10.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-10 - REPEALED › Subject 590-10-2 - REPEALED › Rule 590-10-2-.01 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 2013, p. 594,
				 §
										2-3/HB 287.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-10 - REPEALED › Subject 590-10-2 - REPEALED › Rule 590-10-2-.02 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 2013, p. 594,
				 §
										2-3/HB 287.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-10 - REPEALED › Subject 590-10-2 - REPEALED › Rule 590-10-2-.03 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 2013, p. 594,
				 §
										2-3/HB 287.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-10 - REPEALED › Subject 590-10-2 - REPEALED › Rule 590-10-2-.04 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 2013, p. 594,
				 §
										2-3/HB 287.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-10 - REPEALED › Subject 590-10-2 - REPEALED › Rule 590-10-2-.05 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 2013, p. 594,
				 §
										2-3/HB 287.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-10 - REPEALED › Subject 590-10-2 - REPEALED › Rule 590-10-2-.06 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 2013, p. 594,
				 §
										2-3/HB 287.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-10 - REPEALED › Subject 590-10-2 - REPEALED › Rule 590-10-2-.07 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 2013, p. 594,
				 §
										2-3/HB 287.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-10 - REPEALED › Subject 590-10-3 - REPEALED › Rule 590-10-3-.01 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 2013, p. 594,
				 §
										2-3/HB 287.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-10 - REPEALED › Subject 590-10-3 - REPEALED › Rule 590-10-3-.02 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 2013, p. 594,
				 §
										2-3/HB 287.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-10 - REPEALED › Subject 590-10-3 - REPEALED › Rule 590-10-3-.03 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 2013, p. 594,
				 §
										2-3/HB 287.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-11 - MUSIC THERAPY › Subject 590-11-1 - MUSIC THERAPY › Rule 590-11-1-.01 - Application for Licensure

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Applicants for licensure as a music
				therapist must submit the following:
(a) a
				completed application, on the appropriate form, accompanied by the required
				fee;
(b) completed information and
				forms needed to submit the results of a fingerprint background check as
				required by O.C.G.A. §
										43-25A-5(6);
(c) transcripts showing evidence of a
				bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy, or its equivalent, from a program
				approved by the American Music Therapy Association or any successor
				organization within an accredited college or university;
(d) evidence of completion of a minimum of
				1,200 hours of clinical training, with at least 180 hours in preinternship
				experiences and at least 900 hours in internship experiences approved by an
				academic institution, the American Music Therapy Association or any successor
				organization;
(e) Secure and
				verifiable documentation of United States citizenship or lawful presence in the
				United States as required by Georgia law;
(f) evidence of one of the following:
1. passing scores for the examination for
				board certification offered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or
				any successor organization and evidence of current certification by the
				Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization;
				or
2. proof of being transitioned
				into board certification and evidence of current certification by the
				Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization; and
(g) any additional
				information requested by the Secretary of State to establish
				eligibility.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-11 - MUSIC THERAPY › Subject 590-11-1 - MUSIC THERAPY › Rule 590-11-1-.02 - Licensure Renewal

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Licenses shall expire on March 31 of even
				years. Completed license renewal applications, accompanied by the appropriate
				fee and any other required documentation shall be submitted by the posted
				deadline.
(2) Licensees must submit
				evidence of completion of forty (40) hours of continuing education.
(3) License renewal applications submitted or
				postmarked after the renewal deadline will be void and the licensee will be
				forfeited.
O.C.G.A. §§
										50-13-3,   43-25A-1,   43-25A-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-11 - MUSIC THERAPY › Subject 590-11-1 - MUSIC THERAPY › Rule 590-11-1-.03 - Restoration of Licensure

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Licensees with an expired license may
				submit an application for restoration of licensure within one (1) year
				following the expiration date of the license.
(2) Licensees on inactive status may restore
				a license within two (2) years of placing the license on inactive
				status.
(3) Applicants for
				restoration of licensure as a music therapist must submit the following:
(a) a completed application, on the
				appropriate form, accompanied by the required fee or fees;
(b) completed information and forms needed to
				submit the results of a fingerprint record check as required by O.C.G.A. §
										43-25A-5(6);
(c) evidence of current certification by the
				Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor
				organization;
(d) evidence of
				continuing education;
(e) Secure
				and verifiable documentation of United States citizenship or lawful presence in
				the United States as required by Georgia law; and
(f) any additional information requested by
				the Secretary of State to establish eligibility.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-11 - MUSIC THERAPY › Subject 590-11-1 - MUSIC THERAPY › Rule 590-11-1-.04 - Inactive Status

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A currently licensed music therapist who
				wishes to maintain his or her license but who does not wish to practice music
				therapy in this State may apply for inactive licensure status by submitting an
				application for inactive status and paying the required fee. A licensee granted
				inactive status is exempt from filing a biennial license renewal application
				and paying a license renewal fee. A licensee who holds an inactive license
				shall not practice as a music therapist in this State.
(2) A licensee may continue in inactive
				status may continue for a period up to two years.
(3) An inactive license may be changed to
				active status by filing an application for restoration, complying with
				restoration requirements, and paying a restoration fee.
(4) An inactive license may not be restored
				after two years, but the person may apply as a new applicant.
O.C.G.A. §§
										50-13-3,   43-25A-1,   43-25A-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-11 - MUSIC THERAPY › Subject 590-11-1 - MUSIC THERAPY › Rule 590-11-1-.05 - Continuing Education

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Licensees shall produce evidence of
				completion of forty (40) hours of continuing education completed within the two
				year renewal period.
(2) Continuing
				education courses must be approved by the Certification Board of Music
				Therapists or any successor organization.
O.C.G.A. §§
										50-13-3,   43-25A-1,   43-25A-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-12 - Lactation Consultants › Subject 590-12-1 - LACTATION CONSULTANTS › Rule 590-12-1-.01 - Application for Licensure

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Applicants for licensure as a lactation
				consultant must submit the following:
(a) A
				completed application, on the appropriate form, accompanied by the required
				fee;
(b) Completed information and
				forms needed to submit the results of a fingerprint background check as
				required by O.C.G.A. §
										43-22A-7(3);
(c) Verification of certification as an
				International Board Certified Lactation Consultant from the International Board
				of Lactation Consultant Examiners or its successor organization;
(d) Secure and verifiable documentation of
				United States citizenship or lawful presence in the United States as required
				by Georgia law;
(e) Any additional
				information requested by the Secretary of State to establish
				eligibility.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-12 - Lactation Consultants › Subject 590-12-1 - LACTATION CONSULTANTS › Rule 590-12-1-.02 - Licensure Renewal

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Licenses shall expire on March 31 of even
				years. Completed license renewal applications, accompanied by the appropriate
				fee and any other required documentation shall be submitted by the posted
				deadline.
(2) License renewal
				applications submitted or postmarked after the renewal deadline will be void
				and the license will be forfeited.
O.C.G.A. §
											43-22A-9
.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 590-12 - Lactation Consultants › Subject 590-12-1 - LACTATION CONSULTANTS › Rule 590-12-1-.03 - Inactive Status

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A currently licensed lactation consultant
				who wishes to maintain his or her license but who does not wish to practice as
				a lactation consultant in this State may apply for inactive licensure status by
				submitting an application for inactive status and paying the required fee. A
				licensee granted inactive status is exempt from filing a biennial license
				renewal application and paying a license renewal fee. A licensee who holds an
				inactive license shall not practice as a lactation consultant in this
				State.
(2) An inactive license may
				be changed to active status by filing an application for licensure and
				complying with all licensure requirements.
O.C.G.A. §
											43-22A-9
.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 591 - RULES OF BRIGHT FROM THE START GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CARE AND LEARNING › Chapter 591-1 › Subject 591-1-1 - CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTERS › Rule 591-1-1-.01 - Title and Applicability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
These rules shall be known as the Rules and Regulations for
				 Child Care Learning Centers.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  20-1A-1
et
				 seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 591 - RULES OF BRIGHT FROM THE START GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CARE AND LEARNING › Chapter 591-1 › Subject 591-1-1 - CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTERS › Rule 591-1-1-.03 - Activities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The Center
				shall provide a daily planned program of varied and developmentally appropriate
				activities that promote the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, language
				and literacy development of each child. Center Staff shall use a variety of
				teaching methods to accommodate the needs of the children's different learning
				styles.
(2) Current lesson plans
				shall be kept on site and reflect appropriate instruction practices and
				activities to support children's development. The Center shall have sufficient
				and varied play and learning equipment and materials to support the above
				program of activities in all developmental areas.
(3) Opportunities for each child to make
				choices in a variety of activities shall be offered.
(4) A Child with Special Needs shall be
				integrated into the activities provided by the Center unless contraindicated
				medically or by written parental agreement.
(5) A variety of activities shall be planned
				for each group that include, but are not limited to:
(a) Indoor and outdoor play;
(b) A balance of quiet and active
				periods;
(c) A balance of
				supervised free choice and caregiver-directed activities;
(d) Individual, small group and large group
				activities;
(e) Large muscle
				activities, such as but not limited to, running, riding, climbing, balancing,
				jumping, throwing, or digging;
(f)
				Small muscle activities, such as but not limited to, building with blocks or
				construction toys, use of puzzles, shapes, nesting or stacking toys, pegs,
				lacing, sorting beads, or clay;
(g)
				Language experiences, such as but not limited to, listening, talking, rhymes,
				fingerplays, stories, use of film strips, recordings or flannel
				boards;
(h) Arts and crafts, such
				as but not limited to, painting, coloring, cutting, or pasting;
(i) Dramatic play, such as but not limited
				to, play in a home center, with dolls, puppets, or dress up;
(j) Rhythm and music, such as but not limited
				to, listening, singing, dancing, or making music; and
(k) Nature and science experiences, such as
				but not limited to, measuring, pouring, activities related to the "world around
				us" such as nature walks, plants, leaves or weather or experiences in using the
				five senses through sensory play.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 591 - RULES OF BRIGHT FROM THE START GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CARE AND LEARNING › Chapter 591-1 › Subject 591-1-1 - CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTERS › Rule 591-1-1-.04 - Admission and Enrollment

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A Center shall not accept a child for
				enrollment or continue the child's enrollment in the center where the Center
				Staff determines that services necessary to protect the health and safety of
				the child while at the Center cannot be provided. No child shall be admitted
				for care to the Center without enrollment records having been completed on the
				child in accordance with the requirements set forth in these rules.
(2) The admission of a Child with Special
				Needs must be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and a
				reasonable effort must be made to accommodate the child's needs and to
				integrate the child with other children. These accommodations must be in
				writing and the result of a mutual agreement between the Center and the Parents
				of the Child with Special Needs. The agreement shall be made in connection with
				the child's enrollment or at the time that the special need becomes apparent to
				the Center or the Parents.
O.C.G.A. §
										20-1A-1
et
				 seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 591 - RULES OF BRIGHT FROM THE START GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CARE AND LEARNING › Chapter 591-1 › Subject 591-1-1 - CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTERS › Rule 591-1-1-.05 - Animals

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Control of
				Animals. Animals shall be controlled to assure that proper sanitation of the
				premises is maintained and animals are not a hazard to the children, Personnel
				or visitors at the Center. No animals, such as but not limited to, pit bull
				dogs, ferrets, and poisonous snakes, which may have a vicious propensity, shall
				be permitted on the Center premises at any time there are children on the
				premises. Horses or other farm animals shall not be quartered on any property
				over which Center Staff exercises any control that is located within five
				hundred (500) feet of the building in which the Center is located.
(2) Confinement. All animals shall be
				confined in pens or covered areas except for specific teacher-directed learning
				experiences. Animal pens and confinement areas shall be kept clean.
(3) Vaccinations. Animals shall be properly
				vaccinated and documentation of the vaccinations shall be maintained at the
				Center.
O.C.G.A. §
										20-1A-1
et
				 seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 591 - RULES OF BRIGHT FROM THE START GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CARE AND LEARNING › Chapter 591-1 › Subject 591-1-1 - CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTERS › Rule 591-1-1-.06 - Bathrooms

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Required
				Facilities. Flush toilets and hand washing sinks with running water shall be
				provided in the following minimum ratios for the use of all children:
Number of Children
Toilets and Sinks *
1-12
1
13-25
2
26-50
3
51-75
4
76-100
5
101-125
6
126-150
7
151-175
8
Each additional group of twenty-five (25) children shall
				 require one (1) additional toilet and sink.
* For children being potty-trained, at least one (1) flush
				 toilet shall be provided. If used, nursery potty chairs may not be substituted
				 for a required flush toilet.
(2) Location of Bathrooms. Bathrooms shall be
				located on each floor in or adjacent to child care areas and rooms.
(3) In lieu of the requirements set forth in
				subparagraphs (1) and (2) above, School-age Centers shall provide at least one
				(1) toilet and (1) sink for each group of twenty-five (25) children on the
				premises.
(4) Ventilation. In
				Centers first licensed after March 1, 1991, and Centers that remodel or add to
				existing plumbing facilities, the bathroom area shall be fully enclosed and
				ventilated to the outside of the building with either an open screened window
				or functioning exhaust fan and duct system. Centers without fully enclosed
				bathrooms shall ensure that there is adequate ventilation to control odors and
				adequate sanitation measures to prevent the spread of contagious
				diseases.
(5) Fixtures. When
				child-size fixtures are not provided, platforms or sets of steps to assist
				children who are unable to use the fixtures comfortably shall be available at
				the toilets and sinks. In centers with a licensed capacity of 19 or more
				children, the toilet facilities for children aged four (4) and older shall be
				suitably screened for privacy.
(6)
				Supplies. Bathrooms shall be within easy reach of children and equipped with
				soap, toilet tissue and single-use towels or cloth towels used only once
				between launderings.
(7)
				Cleanliness. Bathrooms shall be cleaned daily with a disinfectant.
O.C.G.A. §
											20-1A-1 et
				 seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 591 - RULES OF BRIGHT FROM THE START GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CARE AND LEARNING › Chapter 591-1 › Subject 591-1-1 - CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTERS › Rule 591-1-1-.07 - Children's Health

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Exclusion of Sick Children. A child shall
				not be accepted nor allowed to remain at the Center if the child has the
				equivalent of a one hundred one (101) degrees Fahrenheit or higher oral
				temperature and another contagious symptom, such as but not limited to, a rash,
				diarrhea or a sore throat. When a child shows symptoms of illness during the
				day, the child shall be moved to a quiet area away from other children where
				the child shall be supervised and provided the necessary attention until such
				time as the child leaves the Center or is able to return to the child's
				group.
(2) Parental Notification.
				Parents must be notified of incidents, illnesses, or injuries as follows:
Notification
When
Immediately notify Parent(s) and obtain specific
							 instructions until child can be picked up or returned to group.
When professional medical attention is required,
							 or
When child experiences symptoms of moderate
							 discomfort such as elevated temperature, vomiting or diarrhea, or
When child is involved in an incident that puts their
							 health and/or safety at risk (e.g., missing from program, left on vehicle,
							 escaped from building/playground, etc.)
Notify Parent(s) by the end of the day.
When professional medical attention is not required,
							 or
When child experiences symptoms of less than moderate
							 discomfort, or
When child experiences an adverse reaction to
							 prescribed medication which does not constitute moderate discomfort.
(3)
				Communicable Diseases. The Department's current communicable disease chart of
				recommendations for exclusion of sick children from the Center and their
				readmission shall be followed. Parents of all children enrolled shall be
				notified in writing of the occurrence of any of the illnesses on the most
				current version of the communicable disease chart, as found on the Department's
				website, or any cases or suspected cases of viruses or illnesses (COVID-19,
				etc.) identified during a public health emergency, within twenty-four (24)
				hours after the Center becomes aware of the illness or the next working
				day.
(4) Medical Emergencies. A
				Center shall have a written plan which outlines how emergency medical services
				will be obtained, including place(s) the child will be taken for emergency
				care. When a medical emergency arises involving a child, the Center Staff shall
				seek prompt emergency medical treatment and provide any certified or licensed
				emergency medical persons with immediate access to the child.
(5) Hazardous Items. Children shall not be
				permitted to wear around their necks or attach to their clothing pacifiers or
				other hazardous items.
O.C.G.A.
				 §
											20-1A-1
et
				 seq.
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(1) A Center must
				maintain a file for each child while such child is in care at the Center and
				for a period of one (1) year after such child is no longer in care at the
				Center. In order for the file to be complete, the file shall contain the
				following: identifying information about the child to include: name, date of
				birth, sex, address, living arrangement if not with both Parents, name of
				school, if applicable; identifying information about the Parent(s) to include:
				names of both Parents, if applicable, home and work addresses, and home and
				work telephone numbers; name(s) and addresses of the person(s) to whom the
				child may be released. Such information shall contain the authorized person's
				address, telephone numbers, relationship to child and to Parent(s) and other
				identifying information; identifying information about the person(s) to contact
				in emergencies when the Parent cannot be reached to include name(s) and
				telephone number(s); identifying information about the child's primary source
				of health care to include physician's or clinic's name and telephone number;
				and a statement regarding known allergies or other physical problems, mental
				health disorders, intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities which
				would limit the child's participation in the Center's program and activities.
(a) The file shall contain a description of
				any special procedures to be followed in caring for the child, including any
				special services which the Center agrees to provide to a Child with Special
				Needs.
(b) The file shall contain
				parental authorizations, including, but not limited to, written authorization
				for the Center to obtain emergency medical care for the child when the Parent
				is not available.
(c) The file
				shall contain parental acknowledgment of their responsibility for keeping the
				Center advised of any significant changes in enrollment information concerning
				phone numbers, work locations, emergency contact, family physicians,
				etc.
(d) The file shall contain
				parental acknowledgment that when the Parent(s) or persons authorized by the
				Parent(s) pick up or drop off their child at the Center, they will not allow
				their child to enter or leave the Center without being escorted and that the
				Center will not permit the child to enter or exit the Center without an escort.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Ventilation. For Centers first licensed
				after March 1, 1991, and for Centers that are renovated after March 1, 1991,
				the diapering areas shall be ventilated by functioning exhaust fans and a duct
				system or by the required amount of window space provided by operable windows
				when open.
(2) Hand Washing Sink.
				In Centers first licensed after March 1, 1991, and Centers that renovate
				existing plumbing facilities, a hand washing sink with running heated water
				shall be located adjacent to the diapering area. Flush sinks shall not be used
				for hand washing. Cleansing procedures in other facilities shall be approved by
				the Department.
(3) Changing
				Diapers. Diapers shall be changed in the child's own crib or on a diaper
				changing surface that is used for no purposes other than changing clothes in
				each room where infants or any other children wearing diapers are
				served.
(4) If diapers are changed
				on a diaper changing surface, the surface shall be smooth, nonporous, and
				equipped with a guard or rails to prevent falls. Between each diaper change,
				the diaper changing surface shall be cleaned with a disinfectant and dried with
				a single-usedisposable towel.
(5)
				Infants and children shall not be left unattended while being diapered or
				having their clothes changed on the diaper changing surface.
(6) Any items which might harm a child must
				be kept out of a child's reach.
(7)
				Supplies. The following items shall also be provided at the diapering area:
				liquid soap, individually dispensed, single-use hand towels, single-use wash
				cloths, and covered storage container for soiled items.
(8) Hygiene. Staff with diaper changing
				responsibilities shall not be simultaneously assigned to kitchen food
				preparation duties.
(9) Location of
				Diapering Area. The area used for diapering shall not be used for food
				preparation. It must be clear of formulas, food, food utensils and food
				preparation items.
(10) School-age
				Center. Except for children with special needs who are school-age but require
				diapering, the above rules do not apply to School-age Centers.
O.C.G.A. §
											20-1A-1 et
				 seq.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Disciplinary
				actions used to correct a child's behavior, guidance techniques and any
				activities in which the children participate or observe at the Center shall not
				be detrimental to the physical or mental health of any child.
(2) Personnel shall not: physically or
				sexually abuse a child or engage or permit others to engage in sexually overt
				conduct in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center; inflict
				corporal/physical punishment upon a child; shake, jerk, pinch or handle a child
				roughly; verbally abuse or humiliate a child which includes, but is not limited
				to, the use of threats, profanity or belittling remarks about a child or his
				family; isolate a child in a dark room, closet or unsupervised area; use
				mechanical or physical restraints or devices to discipline children; use
				medication to discipline or control children's behavior without written medical
				authorization issued by a licensed professional and given with the parent's
				written consent; restrict unreasonably a child from going to the bathroom;
				punish toileting accidents; force-feed a child or withhold feeding a child
				regularly scheduled meals and/or snacks; force or withhold naps; allow children
				to discipline or humiliate other children; and confine a child for disciplinary
				purposes to a swing, highchair, infant carrier, walker or jumpseat.
O.C.G.A. §
											20-1A-1 et
				 seq.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All indoor and outdoor furniture,
				activity materials, and equipment shall be used: in a safe and appropriate
				manner by each Employee and child in attendance; and in accordance with the
				manufacturer's instructions, recommendations, and intended use. All equipment
				and furniture shall be used only by the age-appropriate group of
				children.
(2) Equipment and
				Furniture. Equipment and furniture shall be free from hazardous conditions such
				as, but not limited to, sharp rough edges or toxic paint and shall be kept
				clean.
(3) Equipment and furniture
				shall be placed so as to permit the children's freedom of movement and to
				minimize danger of accident and collision.
(4) Equipment and furniture shall be secured
				if it is of a weight or mass that could cause injury from tipping, falling, or
				being pulled or pushed over. Potentially unstable equipment and furniture that
				might injure a child if not secured include, but are not limited to,
				televisions, chests of drawers, bookcases, shelving, cabinets and fish tanks.
				Examples of items not required to be secured include, but are not limited to,
				child-sized tables and chairs, rocking chairs, and cribs.
(5) There shall be table space provided for
				each child who is able to sit at a table unassisted. An appropriately sized
				chair or bench shall be provided for each child who is not an infant and who is
				able to use a chair or bench.
(6)
				Toys. A variety of age-appropriate toys and play materials shall be available.
				They shall be stored on low, open shelves accessible to children in each room
				or assigned area.
(7) Toys that
				launch projectiles, such as dart guns, pop guns, slingshots, etc., shall not be
				allowed in the Center, and balloons shall not be accessible to preschool
				children.
(8) Toys for Children
				Under Three. Toys for children under three (3) years of age shall also be
				age-appropriate. Those toys shall be: non-toxic and lead-free; too large to be
				swallowed by a child and not capable of causing asphyxiation or strangulation;
				free of sharp pieces, edges or points; free of small parts which may be pried
				off by a child; free of rust; and easily cleaned with a disinfectant
				daily.
O.C.G.A. §
											20-1A-1 et
				 seq.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Notice to Parent(s). A Center shall
				notify Parent(s) in advance of a child's participation in any field trip. The
				notice shall include the name and address of the trip destination, the date of
				the trip, time of departure and estimated arrival time back at the
				Center.
(2) Parental Permission. A
				Center shall obtain written permission from Parent(s) in advance of the child's
				participation in any field trip and such permission must be signed and dated by
				a Parent.
(3) Additional
				Supervision. Regular Staff: child ratios must be maintained on a trip and an
				additional Employee, chaperone or Student-in-Training who is at least sixteen
				(16) years of age shall be available to assist in the supervision of each group
				of twenty-five (25) children. Every person enlisted to assist in the
				supervision of children, other than a Parent, must comply with the background
				check requirements as outlined in Rule
				  591-1-1-.09, Criminal Records and
				Comprehensive Background Checks.
(4) If the field trip involves transporting
				children, the Center must ensure it complies with the staffing requirements for
				transporting children.
(5) List of
				Trip Participants. A list of children and adults participating in the trip
				shall be left at the Center as well as be taken on the trip in the possession
				of the adult in charge of the trip.
(6) Emergency Medical Information. Emergency
				medical information on each child to include allergies; special medical needs
				and conditions; current prescribed medications that the child is required to
				take on a daily basis for a chronic condition; the name and phone number of the
				child's doctor; the local medical facility that the Center uses in the area
				where the Center is located; and the telephone numbers where the Parent(s) can
				be reached shall be left at the Center as well as be taken on the trip in the
				possession of the adult in charge of the trip.
(7) Name Tags. Each child on a field trip
				shall have on their person their name, and the Center's name address and
				telephone number.
O.C.G.A. §
											20-1A-1
et seq
.,
				  42 U.S.C. §
												9857
et
				 seq.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Training. The Center Director must
				successfully complete a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary
				resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid and shall
				have current evidence of the successful completion of such training. The
				training must be done by certified or licensed health care professionals or
				trainers and must deal with the provision of emergency care to infants and
				children. In addition, at any given time, at least fifty percent (50%) of the
				caregiver Staff shall have completed such training and shall have current
				evidence of the completion of such training.
(a) In a Center that provides transportation,
				either the driver or another Staff person present on the vehicle shall have
				current evidence of successful completion of a biennial training program in
				cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first
				aid offered by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers and
				which dealt with the provision of emergency care to infants and
				children.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Each Center shall have a clearly identified governing body
				 which shall be empowered and responsible for determining all policies and
				 procedures and ensuring compliance with these rules and regulations. The
				 chairperson or chief executive officer of the governing body shall complete a
				 statement of responsibility on behalf of the governing body acknowledging the
				 same in connection with any application for License or Permit on a form
				 provided by the Department. If the Center is individually owned, then the
				 owner(s) will complete the statement of responsibility.
(a) Application for License. Prior to filing
				for licensure, an applicant shall attend an orientation of no more than 16
				hours that has been approved by the Department. This orientation shall, at a
				minimum, provide instruction on the application process and give an overview of
				the Department's regulations that relate to the operation of early child care
				learning centers.
1. Orientation. An existing
				License Holder applying for another Child Care Learning Center License is not
				required to attend another orientation within two years following the
				successful completion of a prior orientation.
2. An applicant applying for multiple Child
				Care Learning Center Licenses at one time is only required to attend one
				orientation.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Bathtubs and Showers. If used, bathtubs
				and showers shall be cleaned with a disinfectant after each use.
(2) Children's Hygiene. To the extent
				possible, Personnel shall keep children clean, dry and comfortable.
(3) Children's Personal Items. Children's
				combs, toothbrushes and cloth towels shall be kept clean.
(4) Contagious Diseases. Children, Parents,
				Staff, or any other persons being supervised by the Staff, shall not be allowed
				in the Center who knowingly have or present symptoms of a contagious
				communicable disease (such as fever, coughing, fatigue, muscle aches, diarrhea,
				etc.) or any virus or illness (such as COVID-19, etc.) identified during a
				public health emergency.
(5)
				Drinking Fountains and Cups. Drinking fountains, if available, shall be safe
				and kept clean, have regulated pressure, not be mounted on sinks used for
				diaper changing activities and have an angle jet with an orifice guard above
				the rim. Single-service drinking cups shall be provided when appropriate
				drinking fountains are not available, and cups shall be discarded after each
				use unless the cups are sanitized in a dishwasher between each use.
(6) Garbage. Garbage and organic waste shall
				be stored in containers that are lined with plastic liners and have
				tight-fitting covers. Trash and garbage shall be removed from the building
				daily or as often as necessary to maintain the premises in a clean
				condition.
(7) Handwashing,
				Children. Children's hands shall be washed with liquid soap and warm running
				water: immediately upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group
				to another and upon re-entering the child care area after outside play; before
				and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, or playing in
				water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or
				pets, contact with bodily fluids such as, but not limited to, mucus, saliva,
				vomit or blood and after contamination by any other means.
(a) Washcloth handwashing is permitted for
				infants when the infant is too heavy to hold for handwashing or cannot stand
				safely to wash hands at a sink and for children with special needs who are not
				capable of washing their own hands. An individual washcloth shall be used only
				once for each child before laundering.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Usable Space Per Child. A Center's
				License capacity is based upon its size. A Center must have thirty-five (35)
				square feet of usable space per child. Kitchens, bathrooms, closets, halls,
				storage areas or rooms, offices, rooms designated for Staff use, other single
				use areas and space occupied by adult size furniture shall be excluded in
				determining usable space.
(2)
				Exception. Upon approval by the Department, a Center may designate two (2)
				specific one (1) hour periods each day when only twenty-five (25) square feet
				of space per child is provided for children three (3) years of age and older in
				their assigned rooms or areas. This provision is intended to account for
				increased attendance for before-school and after-school care.
O.C.G.A. §
										20-1A-1
et
				 seq.