(a) Parental permission.  The program shall have on file written signed permission from parents for all children participating in swimming activities.

(b) Supervision.  Any play activity which involves water shall be supervised constantly, including supervision of children in dressing areas.

• (1) Staff-child ratios for swimming shall be met  [see 340:110-3-43(f)].
• (2) Staff shall be in or at the water and prepared to enter it at any time.
• (3) If children are using a pool with a depth of 18" or less of water, there shall be a staff member present who has successfully completed training in first aid and CPR appropriate to the ages of the children.
• (4) If children are using a pool with a depth of more than 18" of water, a certified life guard shall be present.
• (5) If the life guard is a staff member of the program, he or she:
• (A) shall have satisfactorily completed a certified course of instruction in life guarding by or equivalent to that offered by the American Red Cross or YMCA and which includes CPR appropriate to the age of the children;
• (B) shall not be counted in meeting the staff-child ratios; and
• (C) shall not be responsible for more than 30 children.
• (6) Swimming shall be prohibited when the appropriate number of staff members are not present.

(c) Safety.  Each time children go swimming, staff shall first review all swimming and safety rules.

• (1) Before children are permitted in water over their shoulders, their swimming skills shall be tested by a staff member.
• (2) There shall be a system, known to children and staff, for checking the children when they are in the water.
• (3) Lifesaving equipment shall be available at the pool side in accordance with the Oklahoma State Department of Health's publication, Design Standards and Operational Criteria for Public Bathing Places, OSDH Engineering Bulletin.

(d) Swimming pools.  Swimming pools used by the program are considered public bathing places and include permanent wading pools, in-ground pools and above-ground pools.

• (1) Swimming pools shall maintain water quality, occupancy and fencing standards as described in Design Standards and Operational Criteria for Public Bathing Places, OSDH Engineering Bulletin.
• (2) Diving shall not be permitted unless the pool meets design criteria for a diving pool.

(e) Restrictions.  The restrictions contained in this subsection shall be met.

• (1) No ponds, pools, hot tubs, stock tanks or other potential water hazards shall be accessible to children.
• (2) Swimming, wading and boating shall not be allowed at a lake, pond or other body of water. However, school-age children may participate in shore-line activities and boating if requirements contained in 340:110-3-49(b)(1) - (6) are met.
• (3) Children shall not be permitted to use saunas, spas or hot tubs.
• (4) Portable wading pools shall not be permitted.