14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-53.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 934-III-53.0 - Overnight Child Care

53.1 A licensee providing overnight care shall ensure children are supervised at all times.

53.2 A licensee shall provide a program of activities for children before bedtime.

53.3 A licensee shall meet a child's needs for attention at bedtime and upon waking. A licensee shall discuss with the parent or guardian any special preferences, habits, or disability or health-related needs or accommodations or habits regarding bedtime and waking and share this information with the staff member, if applicable, in charge of the child.

53.4 A licensee shall separate sleeping children from children who are awake.

53.5 A licensee shall ensure school-age children do not share a dressing area with people of the opposite sex.

53.6 For children sleeping four (4) or more hours at the home between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, the licensee shall provide the following:

53.6.1 A crib, playpen, or pack-and-play for each infant;

53.6.2 A child under 18 months old who does not walk must sleep in a crib, playpen, or pack-and-play;

53.6.3 A child between 12 and 18 months old who walks may sleep on a bed with safety rails with written parent or guardian permission;

53.6.4 Children 18 months old and older may sleep in a crib, playpen, or pack-and-play if the child fits comfortably or in an individual bed with a mattress that is covered with sheets and a blanket; and

53.6.5 A pillow with a pillowcase for each child in a bed.

53.7 A licensee shall ensure each child has clean and comfortable clothes to sleep in.

53.8 A licensee shall follow the parent's or guardian's wishes regarding bathing the child and note this request in the child's record.

53.8.1 Each child must be bathed individually.

53.8.1.1 Bathing equipment must be cleaned with soap and water and then sanitized before each use and equipped to prevent slipping.

53.8.1.2 An infant must be bathed in age-appropriate bathing equipment.

53.8.1.3 No child may be bathed in a sink used for cleaning dishes or utensils.

53.8.2 Water temperature must be checked to prevent burns or scalding, or for water that is too cold.

53.8.3 Individual towels and washcloths must be provided for each child.

53.9 A licensee shall ensure no child is unsupervised while in a bathtub or shower. A licensee shall allow a child capable of bathing alone to bathe in private with written parent or guardian permission. A licensee or staff member, if applicable, shall respect that child's privacy but be immediately available to ensure the child's safety and to offer help if requested.

53.10 A licensee shall ensure there is a night light in the bathroom, hallway, and sleep areas based on the individual needs of the children.

53.11 A licensee shall ensure combs, toothbrushes, brushes, and other such personal items are labeled with the child's name, stored separately, and used only by that child.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-53.0

25 DE Reg. 1017 (5/1/2022) (final)