Hong Kong Regulations

CHILD CARE SERVICES REGULATIONS - REGULATION 8

Records

(Past version on 30/09/1997).
(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) The supervisor of a centre shall maintain records which shall include-

   (a)  the name and home address of each child admitted;

   (b)  the name and, where this differs from the child's address, the home
        address of at least one parent or guardian of each child admitted;

   (c)  the address at which, or the means by which, the parent or guardian of
        the child may be informed in case of illness or other emergency while
        the child is attending the centre;

   (d)  an attendance roll showing the dates of attendance of each child at
        the centre;

   (e)  particulars of accidents or illnesses occurring to each child while
        the child is at the centre and of action taken in respect thereof;

   (f)  in respect of any child who attends, or who on admission is expected
        to attend, the centre on more than 2 days in each of 2 or more
        consecutive weeks, the name of a medical practitioner from whom the
        parent or guardian requests that medical advice should first be sought
        in the event of illness or emergency affecting the child;

   (g)  the number of children attending the centre on each day;

   (h)  a copy of the immunization record card produced in respect of each
        child; (L.N. 90 of 1980; L.N. 272 of 1997)

   (i)  the name, address, identity card number and qualifications of each
        member of the staff; and (L.N. 90 of 1980; L.N. 272 of 1997)

   (j)  the dates and hours of attendance at the centre of each staff member.
        (L.N. 272 of 1997)

(2) The records referred to in paragraph (1) shall be made available by the
supervisor at all reasonable times for inspection by the Director or any
inspector or medical officer.

(3) The requirement to maintain records under paragraph (1) shall be in
addition to and shall not derogate from any other provision of these
regulations relating to the keeping of records or accounts. (L.N. 317 of 1982)