14 Del. Admin. Code § 933-VII-85.0

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

Section 933-VII-85.0 - Bathing and Grooming

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

85.1.1 Each child must be bathed individually.

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

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

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

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

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

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

85.3 A licensee shall ensure there is a night light in the toilet room, hallway, and sleeping areas as dictated by the individual needs of the children.

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

14 Del. Admin. Code § 933-VII-85.0

25 DE Reg. 1115 (6/1/2022) (Final)