(a) Requirements.  When children spend the night, the center complies with the requirements contained in this Section.

(b) Maximum time.  Under no circumstance is a child in care for over 24 consecutive hours.

(c) Supervision of sleeping or resting children.  All staff members required to meet staff-child ratios are awake at all times.

• (1) A staff person remains with each group.
• (2) Other staff required to meet staff-child ratios remain in the building.

(d) Sleeping space and equipment.  Requirements for sleeping space and equipment contained in OAC 340:110-3-25.5 are met.  Mats are not used for overnight care.  Each cot or bed has:

• (1) a waterproof pad or mattress, pillow, pillow case, and two sheets;
• (2) the bottom sheet properly secured; and
• (3) additional covers available.

(e) Safety.  The center complies with the safety requirements in this subsection.

• (1) Emergency lighting devices are installed throughout centers that provide night care.
• (2) The center maintains lighting levels bright enough to accommodate activities with comfort and allow the caregiver to see resting children's facial features.
• (3) Sleeping accommodations are restricted to ground floor areas.
• (4) Child care centers that operate on a 24-hour per day basis may be required to meet other construction requirements in state-adopted codes as determined by the state or local fire marshal.

(f) Personal hygiene.  The center provides for children's hygiene needs in accordance with the requirements in this subsection.

• (1) Arrangements are made for personal hygiene, including bathing and tooth-brushing.  Toothbrushes are stored in a sanitary manner.
• (2) Privacy is ensured for children while they are washing and when they are changing clothes.