Appendix A - Discipline Techniques
(A)What are the requirements for
supervision for a certified in-home aide (IHA)?
The IHA is to:
(1)Leave no child unsupervised. Supervision
means the IHA has knowledge of a child's needs and accountability for a child's
care at all times, including, but not limited to, developmental and behavioral
needs and parental preferences. Supervision includes awareness of and
responsibility for the activity of each child and being near enough to respond
and reach children immediately, including responding to the child's basic needs
and protecting them from harm.
(2)Ensure all children in care are always
within sight or hearing of the IHA. Within sight or hearing means without the
use of mechanical devices such as baby monitors, video cameras or walkie
talkies. The use of mirrors to view children in another room does not meet the
supervision requirements of this rule.
(3)Not be under the influence of any
substance that impairs the IHA's ability to supervise children and/or perform
duties.
(4)Not be involved in any activities that
interfere with the care of the children. This includes not being involved in
other employment during the hours in which care is provided.
(5)Always have immediate access to a
working telephone on the premises which is available and capable of making
outgoing calls and receiving incoming calls.
(6)Not permit children to be exposed to
inappropriate language or media.
(7)Provide supervised outdoor play in
suitable weather for any infant over twelve months of age, toddler, preschool
and school-age child cared for by the IHA for four or more consecutive daylight
hours. Suitable weather is at a minimum of twenty-five to ninety degrees
Fahrenheit.
(a)The IHA is to identify traffic hazards
when outdoors and protect children from vehicular traffic.
(b)The IHA is to remain outdoors with
infants, toddlers and preschoolers at all times.
(c)School-age children may be permitted in
the outdoor play space without the IHA as long as the children remain within
sight and hearing of the IHA if both of the following occur:
(i)The children are not engaged in higher
risk activities such as, but not limited to, swimming, activities with animals,
or using equipment with motors or moving parts.
(ii)The IHA is always able to intervene if
needed.
(d)When the outdoor play space is not on
the premises, the IHA is to accompany and supervise all children in transit and
at the outdoor play space.
(e)Provide access to restroom facilities
and drinking water during outdoor play times.
(B)What are the requirements for
supervision of school-age children?
(1)With written parent permission,
school-age children may leave the home for specific activities, including:
(a)Walking to and from school.
(b)Walking home or to another destination.
(2)The written permission is to specify:
(a)Child's name.
(b)Location of the activity.
(c)Arrangements for going to and from the
activity.
(d)Start and end time of the activity.
(e)Time period for when the permission is
given.
(f)Parent signature and date.
(C)What are the staff/child ratio and
maximum group size requirements?
The IHA is to:
(1)Care for no more than six children at
any one time. No more than three of the children may be under two years of age.
(2)Not exceed the maximum capacity at any
time.
(3)Be the sole provider of care in the
child's home.
(4)Care for no more than two of the IHA's
own children in the child's home. These children are to be counted in the
maximum group size of children as designated on the certificate.
(D)What are the child guidance techniques
to be used by the IHA?
(1)The IHA is to follow appendix A to this
rule regarding child guidance techniques to be used with the children,
including the IHA's own children.
(2)The IHA is to communicate and consult
with the parent prior to implementing a specific behavior management plan. This
plan is to be in writing, signed by the parent, and is to be consistent with
the requirements of this rule.
(E)What are the child abuse and neglect
reporting requirements?
If the IHA suspects that a child has been
abused or neglected, the IHA is to immediately notify the public children
services agency (PCSA).
Replaces: 5101:2-14-02, 5101:2-14-03, 5101:2-14-04,
5101:2-14-05
Effective: 11/12/2023
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 11/12/2028
Certification: CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY
Date: 11/02/2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 5104.019
Rule Amplifies: 5104.019
Prior Effective Dates: 04/01/1982, 05/20/1983, 10/01/1983,
09/01/1986, 02/15/1988, 05/01/1989, 11/01/1991 (Emer.), 01/20/1992, 07/01/1995,
03/15/1996, 10/15/1996, 10/01/1997 (Emer.), 12/30/1997, 01/01/2001, 04/01/2003,
01/01/2007, 08/14/2008, 12/01/2009, 11/15/2010, 07/01/2011, 08/03/2013, 01/01/2014,
11/01/2015, 12/31/2016, 10/29/2017