Licensing Standards
for DayCare Centers
414-300-230
Medications
(1) No prescription medication or non-prescription medication including, but
not limited to aspirin, cough syrup, or nose drops, may be given to a child
except under the following conditions:
- (a) A signed, dated, written authorization by the parent(s) is on file;
- (b) Prescription medication is in the original container and labeled with
the child's name, name of the drug, dosage, directions for administering,
date, and physician's name;
- (c) Non-prescription medication is labeled with the child's name, dosage,
and directions for administering; and
- (d) A written record of all medications administered listing, as a minimum,
the name of the child, type of medication, the signature of the person administering
the medication, date, time, and dosage given, shall be kept.
(2) All medications shall be:
- (a) Secured in a storage area with a child-proof lock or latch; and
- (b) Stored in an area not used by children.
(3) Medications requiring refrigeration shall be kept in the refrigerator in a
separate covered container clearly marked "medication".
(4) Parent(s) shall be informed daily of medication administered to their
child.
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