18-01 · Bedding and Linens

Children were photographed napping on a carpet and not a cot or floor mat. The facility does have appropriate bedding for napping but they were not being used at this time. This was brought back into compliance when the children woke up and got up from the carpet. Counselor gave technical assistance during the inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. A. Sleep bedding includes beds, cribs, or mattresses. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. B. If children are sleeping overnight in the facility, child care personnel must ensure accepted bedtime routines are practiced, such as brushing teeth and washing face and hands. 1. Toothbrushes, towels, and wash cloths may not be shared. 2. Toothbrushes must be stored so that they cannot touch each other. C. Nap bedding includes sleep bedding, cots, playpens, play yards or floor mats. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. E. Bedding must be appropriate for the childs size. F. Linens, if used, must be washed at least once a week and more often if soiled or dirty. Linens used by more than one child must be washed in between usage. Linens must be provided when children are sleeping, and pillows and blankets must be available. For children under the age of one, please follow the requirements outlined in section 3.6.4. G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets. I. No double or multi-deck cribs, cots, or beds may be used

Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements

11 children were photographed sleeping all together, side by side on a carpet and an minimum distance of 18 inches between each child was not maintained. Per provider the children were watching a video and fell asleep. This was brought back into compliance when the children got up from napping. Counselor gave technical assistance during the inspection from the Child Care Facility Handbook: Nap/Sleep Space A. Each child care program must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. B. When not in use, napping space and indoor floor space may be used interchangeably as indoor floor space. C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. D. Napping and sleeping spaces must not be under furniture or against furniture that creates a hazard. E. Napping and sleeping areas must not be in exit areas. All exits must remain clear in accordance with fire safety requirements

Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.