Md. Code Regs. 13A.18.09.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 13A.18.09.02 - Activity Plans for Infants and Toddlers

A. A provider shall assign one staff member primary responsibility for each infant and toddler in care during each staff shift.

B. Upon enrollment of an infant or a toddler, the provider shall, in consultation with the parent of the child, prepare a written individualized activity plan for the child that:

(1) Addresses the child's normal pattern of activities, sleeping, and eating;

(2) Is consistent with the child's needs and capabilities;

(3) Identifies the staff member who is assigned primary responsibility for the care of the child during each staff shift;

(4) Ensures that the child is:

(a) Held, played with, and talked to;

(b) Except when sleeping, given opportunities to sit, crawl, toddle, or walk outside the infant's crib or playpen;

(c) Except in inclement weather, taken outdoors daily; and

(d) Diapered as needed and in accordance with the approved diapering procedure.

C. For an infant or a toddler, the written activity plan required at the time of the child's admission to care shall be:

(1) Available for reference in the space used by the child's group;

(2) Implemented by each staff member having responsibility for care of the child;

(3) Modified in consultation with the child's parent as necessitated by the child's developmental needs; and

(4) Reevaluated at least every 3 months.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.18.09.02