4. Animal Vaccinations and Vermin Control

Question 1

Vermin Control

Answer 1

~ programs must be free of vermin infestation
~ pest control must not take place in rooms while children are present
~ any pest control that is used by the program must adopt an integrated pest management program to ensure long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression
~ practices include pest exclusion, sanitation, clutter control, and elimination of conditions that attract pest infestations

Question 2

Animal Vaccinations

Answer 2

~ if a child care program has animals, they must be free from disease and clean
~ animals or birds that are kept in the classrooms must be caged and the cages must be kept clean
~ if a vaccination is available for the animal, it must be vaccinated
~ vaccination records must be available for the licensing authority to review
~ animals are not allowed to freely roam the indoor or outdoor premises
~ animals are prohibited from areas where food is prepared, stored, or served
~ poisonous or aggressive animals are prohibited
~ families must be notified, in writing, if the program has animals
~ notification may be included in the family handbook, written flier, statement on the enrollment form, or posted on a bulletin board