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Child Care Plus Insurance Application

Section 1: General Information

Applies to All Locations

  1. Proposed effective date:
    Liability occurrence limits: $500,000 $1,000,000
    Sexual Abuse limits: $50,000/$100,000 $100,000/$200,000
    $100,000/$300,000 $250,000/$500,000
    $500,000/$1,000,000 $1,000,000/$1,000,000
    Check here if an umbrella is requested (sexual abuse limits must be $1,000,000/$2,000,000)
  2. Named Insured (as to appear on policy):
  3. Address:
    City: State: Zip:
    Home Phone: Fax Phone:
    Email Address: Website Address:
  4. Business type:
    1. Individual Corporation Partnership LLC
      Other:
    2. Profit Nonprofit
    3. Commercial Child Care no camp
      Commercial Child Care with camp
      Montessori
      Nursery School
      Head Start
      Sick Child Facility (Percent of enrollment devoted to sick child care: %)
      In-Home care
      Private school (Please complete a Private School application)
      Other:
    4. Federal Employer ID No.
    5. Are you a member of: NAEYC NCCA NACCP
      Other:
  5. Is the facility accredited by any of the following?
    NCCA NAFCC NACCP NAEYC
    Other: (Certificate must be mailed in)
  6. Number of years applicant has been in this business:
  7. Person to contact for loss control survey:
    Phone #:
  8. Do you perform the following services? Check all that apply and add any others. Attach all brochures and promotional materials. Note that coverage will only apply to disclosed premises and operations.
    Drop-off care facility
    Overnight care (If yes, contact us at (860) 844-8288.)
    Sick Child Care (If yes, contact us at (860) 844-8288.)
    Special needs care (see question #35)
    After school care (Percent of enrollment devoted to after school care: %)
    Temporary care at a shopping mall, convention hall, health club facility or other venue
    Special instruction (dance, gymnastics, music, etc.) indicate type(s):

    Other operations:
  9. Do you carry Accident-Medical coverage? YES NO
    If yes, who is the insurance carrier for Accident Medical coverage?
Section 2: Hiring Practices and Abuse/Molestation Coverage Information

Applies to All Locations

  1. Are employees (paid & volunteer) required to complete an employment application? YES NO
    If no, explain:
  2. Are criminal investigations conducted on all employees (paid & volunteer) before hiring? (This includes any parents who will be regular volunteers in the facility) YES NO
    Which of the following do you use to do background checks on your employees & volunteers?
    County criminal record search
    State criminal record search
    National criminal index search
    State prison search
    Federal prison search
    Sex offender search
    Criminal index search
    Nationwide U.S. Wants & Warrants search
    Teacher license
    Education verification
    FBI
  3. Does your staff (paid and volunteer) employment application include questions about whether the individual has ever been convicted of any crime, including sex-related or child-abuse related offenses? YES NO
  4. At staff orientation, do you discuss child abuse and sexual abuse, how to recognize the signs, and what to do if a child reports someone molested him/her? YES NO
    Do you require mandatory training for all employees each year about these subjects? YES NO
  5. Do you verify employment references? YES NO
    Do you conduct a personal interview? YES NO
  6. Have you had an incident which resulted in an allegation of sexual abuse? YES NO
    If yes, please describe details including any resulting claims, the outcome and damages paid.
  7. Do you have a written policy addressing abuse and individual contact that may occur between children and volunteers or staff? YES NO
  8. Do you have guidelines that prohibit the use of corporal punishment? YES NO
  9. Do your rules and guidelines include listing all staff responsibilities for all activities including on and off-premises activities? YES NO
Section 3: Facility

LOCATION 1 (Complete an additional location supplement for each other location)

  1. Do you operate more than one location? YES NO
    If yes, explain if it's not submitted to us to insure:
  2. How long has applicant operated at this location?
  3. Location address, if different than mailing address:
  4. Is the facility licensed by the State? YES (Mail copy) NO
    If no, explain in Remarks Section.
  5. Has the license ever been revoked? YES NO
    If yes, explain:
  6. Hours of operation: From to
    Number of days per week:
    Number of months per year:
  7. Child care facility located at: Private home Church Apartment YMCA Commercial Bldg.
    Other:
  8. List other occupancies in the same building:
  9. List adjacent businesses:
  10. Additional Insured required? YES NO
    Name
    Address
    Relationship:
Section 4: Personnel

LOCATION 1 (Complete an additional location supplement for each other location)

  1. Name of Executive Director/Manager:
    Number of years in child care:
    Specialized training or education:
  2. Number of teachers with degrees:
    Number of teachers without degrees:
  3. Number of Aides: Number of Volunteers:
    Number of Nurses: Number of EMTs:
  4. Number of Kitchen Staff: Number of Janitorial Staff:
    Other (describe position and number of employees):
  5. Total number of employees:
    Any employees under 18 years of age? YES NO
    If yes, how many?
    List position and how they are supervised:
  6. Is there always someone trained in CPR and first aid on the premises? YES NO
Section 5: Enrollment

LOCATION 1 (Complete an additional location supplement for each other location)

  1. Licensed Capacity:
    Current Enrollment:
    Average Number of Children per day:
  2. Based on the maximum number of children enrolled on your busiest day, what is your actual breakdown of total staff to total number of children by age group (excluding director)?
    Infants, ages 0-1 # Staff # Children
    Toddlers, ages 1-2 # Staff # Children
    Toddlers, ages 2-3 # Staff # Children
    Preschoolers, ages 3-5 # Staff # Children
    School age children # Staff # Children
    Total Staff Total Children
  3. Are "special needs" children cared for? YES NO
    1. If yes, how many?
    2. Is someone on your staff trained to care for these children? YES NO
    3. Is physical therapy provided? YES NO
      If yes, is it provided by a contracted professional who provides you with a certificate of insurance?
      YES NO
    4. Is an aide assigned to accompany the child? YES NO
    5. Describe the disabilities and special arrangements made to care for these children:
Section 6: Play Facilities

LOCATION 1 (Complete an additional location supplement for each other location)

  1. Does the facility have its own play area? YES NO
    If no, give name of play facility used:
    Does the playground you use meet all safety requirements of the CPSC (Consumer Products Safety Commission)? YES NO
  2. Is play area fenced? YES NO
    List all playground equipment:
  3. Please indicate type of surface under play equipment:
    Coarse Sand
    Double Shredded Mulch
    Engineered Wood Fiber
    Fine Gravel
    Fine Sand
    Medium Gravel
    Shredded Tires
    Wood Chip
    Other (describe):
    Indicate depth of surface in inches:
  4. Was equipment installed by, or has it been inspected by, someone certified in playground safety?
    YES NO
    How often are regular maintenance and routine inspections performed on the equipment?
    At least: Weekly Monthly Only as needed Other (Specify):
  5. Does the center have playground equipment with a primary platform higher than 6 feet?
    YES NO
    Is there any play apparatus higher than 8 feet? YES NO
    If yes, describe:
  6. Do you utilize swimming facilities? YES NO
    If yes, please contact us at (860) 844-8288 for additional supplemental application.
Section 7: Operations

LOCATION 1 (Complete an additional location supplement for each other location)

  1. To prevent children from accessing cooking areas, stoves, microwave ovens, etc., please indicate which of the following precautions are taken:
    Separate kitchen with closed door Gate covering kitchen entrance area Other:
  2. To prevent children from being released to unauthorized persons, please indicate which of the following precautions are taken:
    Sign-out sheet
    Staff member must see the person before child is released
    Staff member calls parent when unfamiliar person comes to pick up child
    Staff member checks ID against child's "approved" pickup list before releasing child
    Other:
  3. Please indicate which of the following procedures are used when dispensing medications to children:
    Written parental permission is required
    Written instructions for use is provided by the parent
    Medication is kept in its original container/package
    Written records are kept of all medications dispensed
    Other:
  4. Are there any pets at this location? YES NO
    If yes, describe the pet, including size:
  5. Are special classes provided (like music, dance, gymnastics, etc.)? YES NO
    If yes, explain.

    If special classes are taught by an independent contractor on your premises, do you require them to provide proof of liability coverage? YES NO
  6. Do you warm baby bottles in an area not accessible to children? YES NO
  7. Do you have a crisis management plan for dealing with participants, employees, children, parents, authorities, and media in the event of an abuse allegation or incident or other type of crisis? YES NO
  8. Does the facility have an emergency evacuation plan posted and is it practiced? YES NO
  9. Does the facility have video cameras installed to monitor all daily activities? YES NO
Section 8: Field Trips and Special Events

LOCATION 1 (Complete an additional location supplement for each other location)

  1. Number of field trips conducted each year:
    1. Is an attempt made to obtain release forms from both parents/guardians for each trip whenever possible? YES NO
    2. Are any trips overnight? YES NO
    3. Are staff to child ratios maintained or increased for trips? YES NO
    4. Are all children required to wear an identification badge? YES NO
    5. Describe types of field trips:
  2. Do you sponsor any special events or fundraising activities? YES NO
    If yes:
    1. For each event, list the following: Type of event, number of participants, planned activities, expected revenue, length of time, whether or not liquor is served and if you obtain Certificates of Insurance from all vendors.
    2. Do you rent facility to others? YES NO
      If so, to whom and for what purpose?

      Do you obtain Certificates of Insurance from them? YES NO
Section 9: Transportation

LOCATION 1 (Complete an additional location supplement for each other location)

  1. Does the facility provide transportation to and from the center? YES NO
  2. Does the facility provide transportation for field trips? YES NO
    If yes, on average, how far from the facility are the field trips?

    If no, indicate how transportation is provided:
    Vans are rented with drivers
    Vans are rented without drivers
    Buses are rented with drivers
    Buses are rented without drivers
    Parents, staff and volunteers drive their own cars
    Other:
  3. After vacating the vehicle, is a final check made after every use to make sure nobody is left inside?
    YES NO
  4. Are all drivers at least 21 years of age? YES NO
    Do you obtain MVRs on all drivers? YES NO
  5. Do all drivers of applicable vehicles have a CDL license in accordance with state regulations?
    YES NO
  6. Do employees/volunteers transport children in their own vehicles? YES NO
    If yes, how often:
  7. Total number of owned vehicles:
    Total number of hired vehicles:
    Annual cost of hire:$
  8. Are Certificates of Insurance required:
    1. From drivers of personal vehicles showing auto liability limits of at least $300,000?
      YES No
    2. From drivers of hired vehicles showing liability limits equal to or greater than the insured's limits?
      YES NO
Section 10: Accident Medical Coverage

(Complete if requested) ­ APPLIES TO ALL LOCATIONS

  1. Numbers of students by age: Under 7 years old Over 7 years old
  2. Plan Desired:
    Plan A
    $12,500 Accident Medical Expense
    $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment, $0 Deductible
    Plan B
    $20,000 Accident Medical Expense
    $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment, $0 Deductible
Section 11: Prior Coverage

APPLIES TO ALL LOCATIONS

  1. Has any prior coverage been cancelled or non-renewed? YES NO
    If yes, explain:
  2. Prior Policy Information:
    Policy Type Company Effective Date Limit Total Premium
    Accident Medical
    General Liability
    Property
    Auto
    Other
Section 12: Loss History

APPLIES TO ALL LOCATIONS

Enter all claims or occurrences that may give rise to claims for the prior 5 years:
None:

Date of Occurrence Line of Insurance Type/Description of Occurrence or Claim Date of Claim Amount Paid Amount Reserved Claim Status

Selection Claim Status: O = Open, C = Closed

Section 13: Additional Coverages

Please indicate which of the following important additional coverage enhancements we may quote for you:

  • Umbrella Liability
  • Key Employee Replacement Coverage
  • Food Contamination & Communicable Disease Coverage
  • Child Abduction Coverage
  • Directors' & Officers' Liability (Non-profit entities only)

Remarks: (If you need more space, please send comments in an email to: info@neisinc.com)

FAIR CREDIT REPORT ACT NOTICE: An investigative consumer report may be requested by the insurer to which this application is assigned as to the consumer's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. Subsequent consumer reports may be requested in connection with an update or renewal or extension of the insurance which this application is made. The applicant will be informed of the name and address of the consumer reporting agency that furnished the report.

FRAUD WARNING: >Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance containing any materially false information, or conceals for the purpose of misleading information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime and subjects the person to criminal and [ NY residents: substantial ] civil penalties. In Maine insurance benefits may also be denied.

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information provided is true and correct and that no information which would materially affect this insurance has been withheld.

Applicant's Signature Date

Section 14: Insurance Agent's Information

Producer's Name:
Agency Name:
License#
Email Address:
Agency Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone Number: Fax Number: