Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-4-442

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 24, June 13, 2024

Section 28-4-442 - No Section Heading Designated

(a) Definitions.

(1) "Adult" means a person 18 years of age or older.

(2) "Child" means a person as defined in K.A.R. 28-4-420(u), (x) and (dd).

(3) "Infant" means a person as defined in K.A.R. 28-4-420(k).

(b) When adults are cared for in the same premises as children, adults shall have space, staff and equipment separate from the children. Intergenerational activities shall be permitted when the facility is in compliance with K.A.R. 28-4-442.

(c) Each adult shall sign a consent form indicating willingness to participate in intergenerational activities.

(d) Written parental permission shall be on file for each child participating in intergenerational activities.

(e) No infant shall participate in intergenerational activities.

(f) There shall be an intergenerational activities program coordinator.

(g) There shall be a written activity plan which includes program objectives, space to be used and staffing patterns. Special needs of both adults and children shall be addressed.

(h) A weekly schedule of activities and participants shall be posted in both adult and child care facilities.

(i) A staff person from the adult care unit shall be in attendance while adults are with children.

(j) Adults from the intergenerational program who volunteer in the child care center shall not be counted in the child/staff ratio.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-4-442

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1988 Supp. 65-510; effective Feb. 26, 1990.