8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.228

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.228 - OVERNIGHT CARE

A. All of the provisions required in rule section 2.200 of these rules for child care centers apply to centers offering overnight care of children which includes care that extends beyond midnight. In addition, centers must observe the following provisions:

1. A nutritious evening meal must be made available to children. If provided by the center, the meal must meet current USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program meal pattern requirements, as incorporated in rule section 2.224.

2. Quiet activities must immediately precede the children's bedtime.

3. Children's faces and hands must be washed, children's teeth must be brushed according to the child's age, and children must be changed into comfortable clothing for sleeping.

4. Each child must be provided with a comfortable separate bed, crib, or cot suitable for the child's age or a two (2) inch sleeping mat or mattress. Each child must also be provided with sheets and a clean, washable covering. If mats or mattresses are used, the room temperature at floor level must be sixty-eight (68) to seventy-two (72) degrees. Pads and mattresses must be fitted with a clean, washable, removable covering. Permission of parents/guardians must be obtained for each child who uses a sleeping mat or mattress placed on the floor.

5. Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

6. The staff-child ratio for sleeping children is one (1) adult to every six (6) or fewer children in attendance. Once one (1) child is awake, the staff-child ratio as defined in rule section 2.217, must be maintained.

8 CCR 1402-1-2.228

46 CR 22, November 25, 2023, effective 12/15/2023