Section 260.2000  Child Care Services

a)         No more than 12 children shall be served at a time.

b)         The licensee shall provide services as necessary to implement and support the child's service plan and overall needs, including provisions for:

1)         Case management;

2)         Fostering maximum independence of the child; and

3)         Protection of the child's rights, privacy and dignity.

c)         The licensee shall have one or more transfer agreements with hospitals to provide emergency care to children.

d)         The licensee shall provide recreational and leisure activities for children during their stay.

e)         A written summary of the child's stay shall be sent home with each child. The summary shall contain documentation of any extreme (positive or negative) occurrences and any information that will increase continuity of services.

f)          All information related to the child, the child's representative or the child's service plan is confidential and shall be accessible only to those individuals who need the information to assure appropriate service delivery.

(Source:  Amended at 31 Ill. Reg. 3008, effective February 2, 2007)