W. Va. Code R. § 78-19-17

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

Section 78-19-17 - Night Time Care

17.1. Sleeping. -- A family child care home providing night time care:

17.1.a. Shall not place mats or sleeping bags directly on the floor for overnight sleeping;

17.1.b. Shall provide the children with clean linen, pillows, and additional coverings as needed for comfort;

17.1.c. Shall be awake while the children are awake and sleep only when all the children are asleep; and

17.1.d. Shall ensure that only children of the same family and sex sleep together in the same bed.

17.2. Bathing. -- When bathing a child, the caregiver shall:

17.2.a. Discuss bathing arrangements with the child's parents;

17.2.b. Provide age-appropriate bathing facilities for children for overnight care;

17.2.c. Supervise a child under six years of age while bathing;

17.2.d. Equip bathtubs and showers with safety devices to prevent slipping or falling;

17.2.e. Provide soap, clean water, clean individual wash cloths, and towels for each child: and

17.2.f. Thoroughly clean the tub between baths.

W. Va. Code R. § 78-19-17