Licensing Standards
for DayCare Centers
Section 10:122-9.7
Transportation Records
GEN (a) When the center transports children in a vehicle other than
a private passenger vehiclex "passenger vehicle", as specified in
N.J.A.C. 10:122-9.3(e), or a charteredx "bus, chartered" autobusx
"school bus:records", as specified in N.J.A.C. 10:122-9.3(f)2, the
center shall maintain on file:
- A record of each child transported;
- The name and address of each driver;
- A photostatic copy of each driver's valid driver's licensex "license:driver's";
and
- The year, make and model of each vehicle used by the center to transport
children.
(b) For center-authorized drivers providing periodic transportation in private
vehicles, the center shall maintain on file a checklist indicating that the provisions
specified in N.J.A.C. 10:122-9.3(e)1 through 4 have been met.
(c) The center shall maintain on file the names and addresses of the person(s)
designated as the additional adult(s) and the license numbers of the school
bus(es) or vehicle(s) to which they are assigned.
(d) The center shall maintain on file inspection and maintenance records for
each vehicle, other than a private passenger vehicle or chartered autobus, used
by the center to transport children. Such records shall include:
- 1.The vehicle's New Jersey registration number, make, serial number, and
the number of ply and size of all tires;
- The nature and date of every vehicle inspection and repair; and
- For vehicles that have been leased or otherwise contracted for,
the name and address of the leaser or contractor furnishing the vehicle.
(e) The records specified in (d) above shall be retained in the center's files
for the life of the vehicle.
(f) Documentation of emergency evacuationx "emergency evacuation:from
school bus" drills for all passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School
Bus shall be maintained in a log containing the following information:
- The date of the drill;
- The number of passengers;
- The time taken to evacuate the bus; and
- The signature of the person conducting the drill.
(g) If transportation services are provided by the center, or by a firm under
contract to or other arrangement with the center, the center shall maintain on
file a copy of its own vehicle liability insurancex "insurance:vehicle",
or of that firm's name and vehicle liability insurance coverage in the amount(s)
specified in N.J.A.C. 10:122-9.6.
SA (h) For school-age child care programsx "school-age child care
programs:permission for transportation", the following shall apply:
- The center shall obtain written authorization from the parentx "parent:permission:transportation
of child" or guardian before transporting a child to or from the center.
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