Section 84277 - Personal Services(a) The staff shall keep children under the age of six years clean and dry at all times. (1) When the minor parent is the primary caretaker of their child, the staff shall supervise the minor parent to ensure that their child is clean and dry.(b) The staff shall wash his/her hands with soap and water before and after each diaper change or toilet training session. (1) Staff shall use only soap in a dispenser, either liquid or powder.(2) Staff shall use only disposable paper towels in an appropriate holder or dispenser or an air drying machine, for hand drying.(c) Staff shall diaper each infant on a changing table, or on a changing pad placed on the floor, which meets the following specifications:(1) Has a padded surface no less than one inch thick, covered with washable vinyl or plastic.(2) Is in good repair and safe condition.(3) Is located outside the kitchen/food preparation area.(4) Is disinfected after each use, even when disposable covers are used.(5) If disposal paper towels or similar materials cover infant changing tables or pads, they shall be discarded following each diaper change.(6) Changing tables shall have raised sides at least three inches high.(7) Changing tables and pads shall be placed within arms reach of a sink, when in use.(d) Children shall be toilet trained according to a written toilet training plan. (1) The written plan shall be developed by the licensee and placing agency in consultation with the child's physician and include:(A) The method of toilet training.(B) How to introduce and use appropriate training equipment.(C) How to introduce and use appropriate clothing.(D) Specifications regarding whether to use diapers.(2) If children use potty chairs, staff shall assure the following:(A) Potty chairs are placed on the floor and used according to the manufacturer's instructions.(B) Contents are emptied into a flushing toilet promptly after each use.(C) The surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each use.(D) Children do not play with potty chairs.(3) Staff shall instruct and help children in handwashing after use of the toilet.(e) Sleeping arrangements shall meet the following requirements:(1) Only one child at a time shall occupy a crib, floor mat, cot, or bed.(2) Licensees shall provide houseparents with backup staff, if necessary, to help children who have difficulty preparing to sleep.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 84277
Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1530.8 and 1531, Health and Safety Code; and Section 11467.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1530.8 and 1531, Health and Safety Code; and Section 11467.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 9-24-98; operative 9-24-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 39).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (a)(1) filed 11-18-2003; operative 12-18-2003 (Register 2003, No. 47).
3. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 3-1-2024; operative 7/1/2024 (Register 2024, No. 9).