Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-5-7461

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section R6-5-7461 - Sleeping Areas and Furnishings

A. A licensee shall provide each child in care with a designated area for rest and sleep as prescribed in this Section.

1. A licensee shall not use mobile dwellings, trailers, or vehicles as sleeping quarters.

2. The licensee shall provide children in care with bedroom space that:

a. Has a direct source of natural light;

b. Has a window that:

i. Opens to the outside without a grill or other impediment to immediate, emergency exit;

ii. Can be easily opened from the inside;

iii. Measures at least 22 inches on each side; and

iv. Has a bottom sill that is no more than 48 inches from the floor; and

c. Is at least:

i. A 74 square foot floor area for a single occupant;

ii. A 50 square foot floor area for each occupant in a multiple sleeping area; or

iii. A 40 square foot floor area for each crib.

3. The licensee shall provide each child in care with a bed that:

a. Is proportional to the child's height,

b. Is at least 30 inches wide,

c. Has a solidly constructed bed frame, and

d. Has safety railings if developmentally appropriate for the child using the bed.

4. If a licensee uses a bunk bed, the bed shall be limited to a double bunk, and shall have sufficient head room to allow the upper occupant to sit up.

5. A licensee shall use only cribs that have:

a. Bars or slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart;

b. A mattress that fits snugly into the crib frame so that there is no space between the mattress and frame; and

c. No openings through which a child could place his or her head.

6. A licensee shall provide sheets, pillow cases, and blankets for each child and shall maintain bedding in good repair, without tears or stains.

a. The licensee shall ensure that sheets and pillowcases are washed at least weekly and more frequently if necessary.

b. The licensee shall use water resistant bedding when necessary.

7. A licensee shall provide each child with a dresser or other storage space adequate to contain the child's belongings and a designated space for hanging clothing in or near the child's bedroom.

B. The square footage area prescribed in subsection (A)(2)(c) is presumed adequate. If a licensee operates a barracks type facility that does not meet these square footage requirements, the licensee shall present a written plan showing how the licensee's square footage provides enough space for sleeping, rest, study, recreation, ingress, and egress in an emergency. The Licensing Authority shall review and approve the plan if it is consistent with the licensee's described program and does not pose a risk of harm to children in care.

C. A licensee shall not have bedroom doors that can be locked.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-5-7461

Adopted effective July 1, 1997; filed with the Secretary of State's Office May 15, 1997 (Supp. 97-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4032, effective September 29, 2000 (Supp. 00-3).