12. Napping, Resting, and Sleeping Requirements Flashcards
For licensing standards purposes:
- Sleeping = normal nighttime sleep cycle
- Napping = brief period of rest during daylight or early evening hours
Naptime and Sleeping Bedding
~ each child must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when sleeping or napping in a child care program
~ naptime bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children who choose to rest
~ sleep bedding is required for all children who sleep overnight in the program and includes beds, cribs, or mattresses but air or foam mattresses are prohibited
~ naptime bedding includes sleep bedding, cots, playpens, play yards, or floor mats
~ bedding must be the appropriate size for the child
~ no double or multi-deck cribs, cots, or beds may be used
~ floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use
Cribs
~ for napping, children up to one year of age must be in a crib, playpen, or play yard with sides that meets the Code of Federal Regulations
~ crib sides must be secured while there is an infant in it
~ bar spacing on the crib may not exceed two-and-three-eighths inches
~ cribs must be located away from window blinds or drapes
Linens
~ if the linens are used by only one child then they must be washed at least once a week or when soiled or dirty
~ if more than one child uses the linens, they must be washed after each usage
~ bedding and linens must be stored in a sanitary manner that prevents the spread of germs and lice; they must not be kept in the bathroom, unless stored in a closed cabinet
Sleeping Overnight
~ if children are sleeping overnight at the child care program, staff must ensure the children participate in common bedtime routines, such as brushing their teeth, and washing their faces and hands
~ toothbrushes, towels, and washcloths cannot be shared
~ toothbrushes must be stored so they are not touching each other
