(a) Sleeping space and equipment.  There is an individually assigned sleeping space with bedding   • 1

for each sleeping child, in accordance with OAC 340:110-3-14.

• (1) All sleeping equipment is maintained in good repair, free of holes and tears, in a safe and sanitary condition, and sanitized at least once per week.   • 2
• Cribs, cots, and mats are cleaned and disinfected and sheets are washed before they are used by another child.
• (2) Sleeping equipment is of sufficient size to accommodate comfortably the size and weight of the child.
• (3) An individual sheet, which covers the entire sleeping surface, and cover for children over 12 months of age are provided.  All bedding is in good condition and stored in a sanitary manner.
• (4) The cribs, playpens, cots, beds, or mats are spaced to allow easy access by staff and safe evacuation of children.
• (5) Each individual mat is at least two-inches thick and covered with durable, washable, form-fitting, waterproof material.  Inflatable mats are not permitted.
• (6) Sheets and covers are changed when soiled.  Crib sheets are changed at least daily and other bedding at least weekly.
• (7) Use of stacked cribs is prohibited.
• (8) Infant, toddler, and preschool children are not permitted to sleep on the floor.

(b) Supervision.  The requirements for supervision of children during rest time in this subsection are met.

• (1) Requirements pertaining to number and location of staff during nap time contained in OAC 340:110-3-9.1(b) and (c) are met.
• (2) The light level allows for all children to be observed at all times., in accordance with OAC 340:110 3 11(c)(1)(J).

(c) Rest arrangements for infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds.  Infant rest schedules correspond as closely as possible to the child's individual needs and the schedule established by the parent.

• (1) To reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), infants younger than 12 months of age are placed on their back for sleeping unless there is a medical reason the infant should not sleep in this position, as documented by a doctor.  This documentation is maintained at the facility.
• (2) Infants who are able to turn themselves over are placed initially on their back for sleeping but allowed to sleep in a position they prefer.
• (3) Individually assigned cribs, port-a-cribs, or playpens with waterproof mattresses or pads are provided for each infant and toddler.  Cribs comply with the safety requirements of OAC 340:110-3-14(b)(2).  Children age ten months and older may sleep on low cots or mats when able to stay on them.
• (4) Waterbeds, sofas, soft mattresses, pillows, beanbag chairs, and other soft surfaces are prohibited as infant sleeping surfaces.
• (5) Pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, stuffed toys, bumper pads, and other soft products are not permitted in infant cribs or playpens.  Sheets fit the mattress snugly.
• (6) Cribs, port-a-cribs, and playpens are placed so that children occupying them do not have access to cords or ropes, such as venetian blind cords.
• (7) Only one child occupies a crib, cot, or mat at any time except during an evacuation.
• (8) Staff do not cover children's heads with bedding.
• (9) Crib railings are fully raised and secured when the child is in the crib.
• (10) No restraining devices of any type are used in cribs.
• (11) Children are not forced to remain on cots once they have rested.

(d) Rest arrangements for preschool children.  The center complies with the requirements pertaining to rest for preschool children contained in this subsection.

• (1) There is an individually assigned cot, bed, or mat with bedding for each preschool child who remains more than five consecutive hours in the child care center.
• (2) Children who do not sleep have quiet activities available and are not required to remain on their cots or mats for an entire nap period.

(e) Rest periods for school-age children.  School-age children are not required to take naps.

• (1) On days when school is not in session, quiet activities may be provided instead of rest time.
• (2) For children choosing to rest, a cot, bed or mat with sheet and a cover is provided.