Napping, Resting, and Sleeping Requirements
Normal nighttime sleep cycle
What is sleeping?
A written emergency preparedness plan
What must the operator develop regarding emergencies?
Brief period of rest during daylight or early evening hours
What is napping?
Current attendance record
During a fire drill or actual emergency, what must accompany staff out of the building?
Air or foam mattresses
What type of bedding is prohibited for children who sleep overnight in a child care program?
1 year
How long must the written record of emergency drills be maintained?
After each usage
How often must linens be washed if they are used by more than one child?
Three
How many fire drills may be substituted with emergency drills within a 12-month period?
Away from them
Where must cribs be located in relation to window blinds or drapes?
It must be permanently installed and comply with relevant codes
What is a requirement if a facility uses an alternate power source like a generator?