OAR 414-300-0360
Night Care
(1)
Staffing:(a)
During the hours of night care, the required staff/child ratio shall be maintained in the center.(b)
There shall be at least two staff persons present and awake at all times.(c)
All sleeping and awake children shall be within sight and sound of staff at all times. Audio and/or video monitoring devices shall not substitute for sight and sound supervision.(2)
Safety:(a)
No one shall be allowed to enter except authorized persons including, but not limited to, the child’s family, persons authorized by the parent(s), staff, OCC certification representatives, fire safety officials, and environmental health specialists.(b)
The center shall provide staff training for evacuating sleeping children in an emergency.(c)
There shall be emergency lighting in each room used by children.(3)
Activities:(a)
The center shall provide a program of activities for children according to their ages, interests, and abilities.(b)
There shall be quiet time activities, such as story-time, games, arts and crafts, and reading, for each child arriving before bedtime.(c)
There shall be toys and equipment available to meet the needs of children in night care.(d)
There shall be an activity area away from sleeping children where the awake children may engage in activities.(4)
Sleeping Arrangements:(a)
Space shall be arranged so that children may go to sleep at various times, based on their age and need for rest.(b)
All sleeping rooms used by children shall have two usable exits. A sliding door or window that can be used to evacuate children may be considered a usable exit.(c)
Each child who spends the majority of his/her sleeping hours per night in night care shall have a bed and mattress, or another sleeping arrangement that provides adequate support to a child’s body with a waterproof cover and of a size appropriate to the age of the child.(A)
Cribs shall comply with OAR 414-300-0215 (Infant and Toddler Furniture and Equipment)(1).(B)
The upper level of bunk beds shall not be used for children under 10 years of age.(C)
The upper level of bunk beds may be used for children 10 years or older if a bed rail and safety ladder are provided.(d)
Each child who does not spend the majority of his/her sleeping hours in night care shall have a crib, cot, or mat with bedding that complies with OAR 414-300-0210 (Furniture) and 414-300-0215 (Infant and Toddler Furniture and Equipment).(e)
Children who attend the center for the evening hours, but do not spend the whole night, shall have an opportunity to sleep, if needed.(f)
No children shall share a bed.(g)
Each sleeping arrangement occupied by a child shall have sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and blankets.(h)
Bed linens shall be changed upon change of occupant and at least once a week.(5)
Personal Hygiene:(a)
Each child shall have an individual washcloth, towel, toothbrush, comb or brush, and sleepwear.(b)
Children staying the night shall have the opportunity to bathe and brush their teeth.(A)
There shall be at least one bathtub or shower for each 15 children. Bathtubs and showers shall be equipped to prevent slipping.(B)
When bathing, showering, or brushing teeth, children shall be supervised by staff.(C)
Privacy between the sexes shall be maintained for school age children.(D)
Tubs or showers shall be cleaned after each use. If visibly soiled, tubs and showers must be cleaned prior to sanitizing.(E)
Glass shower doors or glass tub enclosures shall be constructed of safety glass.(6)
Meals and Snacks:(a)
Each child present at the time the evening meal is scheduled shall be served a meal.(b)
A nutritious nighttime snack (OAR 414-300-0270 (Nutrition)(4)) shall be available to all children in care.
Source:
Rule 414-300-0360 — Night Care, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=414-300-0360.