Section 2008.300 Animals

Section 407

TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION

CHAPTER XI: DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

PART 2008 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS

SECTION 2008.300 ANIMALS

Section 2008.300  Animals

a)         Healthy household pets that present no danger to children are

permitted on the premises unless prohibited by local health regulations.

b)         A licensed veterinarian shall certify that dogs and cats have

been inoculated against rabies.  This certification shall be obtained when the

animal is acquired (if four months of age or older) as required by 8 Ill. Adm.

Code 30, Animal Control Act.  Gerbils, hamsters, and guinea pigs which appear

healthy may be kept in the day care center if allowed by local health regulations.

c)         All animals shall be physically separated from children both

indoors and outdoors except as a portion of a specifically planned program

activity under the direct supervision of a staff member.

d)         Immediate treatment shall be obtained for any child who

sustains a bite or scratch from an animal, and the child's parent shall be

notified.  In addition, the center shall notify the county animal control

administrator or designated agent and follow the provisions of the Illinois

Animal Control Act [520 ILCS 5].

e)         Animals and/or pets shall be properly housed, fed and

maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary condition at all times.

1)         Domestic animals, birds or fowl shall not be permitted at any

time in areas where foods are prepared or maintained.

2)         A responsible staff person shall be assigned to the care of

any animal or pet on the premises.

3)         The child care center shall be free of stray animals which may

cause injury and/or disease to children.

f)         The presence of monkeys, ferrets, turtles, iguanas, psittacine

birds (birds of the parrot family) or any wild or dangerous animal is

prohibited in the day care center.