Which of the following is required when administering medication to a child enrolled in your program?

• A. Permission slip with parent signature and name of child with who authorized to give medication
• B. Log with name of child, dose, day and time, amount given, and who authorized
• C. Medicine must be kept in the original package
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Safe, documented medication administration in a child care setting requires several elements. Having a permission slip with the parent’s signature and the child’s name confirms who is authorized to receive the medication and ensures parental instructions are followed. A detailed log that records the child’s name, the dose, the date and time, the amount given, and who authorized the administration creates a clear trail for accountability and helps prevent missed or double doses. Keeping the medicine in its original package with the label allows staff to verify the correct medication, dosage, instructions, and expiration date, reducing the chance of giving the wrong medicine or dose. When these pieces are combined, you have consent, traceability, and proper labeling—so the best practice is to require all of the above.