For children 24 months through 5 years, during naptime, a center-based program may have one less staff person in a classroom than required to meet ratios in accordance with He-C 4002.35 through He-C 4002.36 provided that: There is a safety plan on file for review by the department, child care staff, and parents or guardians which includes plans or procedures for: a. Evacuation; b. Supervision; c. Environment; d. Schedule; e. Naptime policy; and f. Staff training and support.
A review of program documents and a statement by the program director determined that there is not a safety plan in place for the reduction of staff at naptime. Corrective action: See Uploaded Documents please