W. Va. Code R. § 78-19-14

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Section 78-19-14 - Program and Equipment

14.1. Daily Routine.

14.1.a. A family child care home shall post the daily routine.

14.1.b. The daily routine shall be appropriate to the ages of the children in care and include:

14.1.b.1. Specific meal times;

14.1.b.2. Nap times for children who need them;

14.1.b.3. Indoor play time;

14.1.b.4. Outdoor play time on days when temperatures are 40 degrees and above, weather and circumstances permitting;

14.1.b.5. A balance of active and quiet play; and

14.1.b.6. Time to learn self-help skills, such as hand washing, brushing teeth, dressing, and toileting.

14.2. Program.

14.2.a. A family child care home shall implement a program that:

14.2.a.1. Is appropriate to the ages and stages of development of children in care; and

14.2.a.2. Enhances the healthy growth and development of children.

14.2.b. A family child care home shall select toys, equipment, and activities referenced in the resource tables in Appendix 78-19-C of this rule. Examples include:

14.2.b.1. Art and craft activities, music, games, puzzles, and books;

14.2.b.2. Building blocks;

14.2.b.3. Outdoor play equipment, such as balls and riding toys;

14.2.b.4. Dress up clothes for dramatic play;

14.2.b.5. Manipulative toys;

14.2.b.6. Large muscle equipment; and

14.2.b.7. Science materials.

14.2.c. A family child care home shall ensure that age-appropriate books are read on a daily basis to children between the ages of six months and five years of age.

14.3. Equipment.

14.3.a. A family child care home shall ensure each child has an appropriately-sized place to rest, such as a crib, portable packs and play yard, bed, cot, sofa, or mat with clean individual bedding.

14.3.b. Toys and equipment used by the children shall be non-toxic, safe, sturdy, easy to clean and free of hazards, as specified in Appendix 78-19-C of this rule.

W. Va. Code R. § 78-19-14