14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-52.0
Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 934-III-52.0 - Activities and Interactions52.1 A licensee shall interact with children at their eye level and sit on the floor with them whenever appropriate. A licensee shall offer age-appropriate activities to children throughout the day to help their development and school-readiness.52.2 A licensee shall provide activities and materials that reflect children's cultures and communities, including both familiar and new materials, pictures, and experiences.52.3 A licensee shall have and follow a schedule that is posted for easy viewing by parents/guardians and staff members. The schedule must list times for the following activities: learning opportunities, active or outdoor play, rest, meals, and snacks. This schedule may be flexible to meet the needs and interests of the children.52.4 A licensee shall ensure activities and materials are adapted to support all children's learning, including a child with disabilities or other special needs, to benefit from the program. 52.4.1 A licensee shall allow services to be provided at the home for a child with an IEP, IFSP, or Section 504 plan.52.4.2 At the request of a parent or guardian, a licensee shall permit qualified professionals to complete an observation or assessment of the child while at the home.52.5 Weather permitting, a licensee shall ensure daily outdoor play is provided for infants, toddlers, and older children when the wind chill factor is 32° F or higher or the heat index is 89° F or lower.52.5.1 Outdoor play during periods outside this temperature range may be determined by the licensee.52.5.2 Children must be appropriately dressed for the weather.52.5.3 A licensee shall ensure the guidelines of the National Weather Service (currently www.weather.gov) are followed if an advisory regarding health or safety risks has been issued.52.5.4 For infants, this may include riding in a stroller or carriage, but must also include opportunities for gross motor development. This may occur on a blanket or other hazard-free space.52.6 A licensee shall provide chances for physical activity for each child according to the child's ability. For every four (4) hours the child is in care between 7AM and 7PM, 30 or more minutes of physical activity must be provided. Daily active play may be divided into one (1) or more blocks of time. It may be indoors or outdoors.52.7 A licensee and staff members shall interact with each child, giving attention and physical comfort.52.8 A licensee shall ensure children are not in cribs, pack-and-plays, swings, high chairs, seats, or stationary activity centers for more than 30 minutes at a time while awake. Toddlers and infants, as appropriate, must be provided with an activity during this time. After removing the child from the equipment, the child must be able to move freely on the floor.52.9 A licensee shall offer activities that meet the needs and interests of school-age children by providing age-appropriate activities, materials, and equipment. These activities must include the following:52.9.1 Active physical play, such as games, sports, dancing, running, jumping, climbing, or exploring the environment;52.9.2 Outdoor activities or active indoor play in bad weather;52.9.3 Time to talk and interact with others; and52.9.4 Time to relax or quiet activities such as board or card games, reading, homework, and studying.52.10 A licensee shall ensure activities, such as watching television or using a gaming device, tablet, phone, or computer, are supervised, age-appropriate, and educational. These screen time activities require written parent or guardian permission and are limited to one (1) hour or less per day, unless a special event occurs. Assistive technology is not included in screen time restrictions.14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-52.0
24 DE Reg. 272 (9/1/2020)
25 DE Reg. 1017 (5/1/2022) (Final)