Section 170-296A-3750. Mats, cots and other sleeping equipment.

(1) The licensee must provide mats, cots, or other approved sleeping equipment that are made of material that can be cleaned and sanitized as provided in WAC 170-296A-0010.

(2) Mats, cots, or other sleeping equipment must be in good repair, not torn or with holes or repaired with tape.

(3) A sleeping mat must be at least one inch thick.

(4) Mats, cots, or other sleeping equipment must be cleaned, sanitized, and air dried:

(a) At least once a week or as needed if used by one child; or

(b) Between each use if used by different children.

(5) When in use, mats, cots, or other sleeping equipment must be arranged to allow the licensee or staff to access the children.

(6) Mats, cots, and other sleeping equipment must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces are not touching each other, unless they are cleaned and sanitized after each use.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-21-050, § 170-296A-3750, filed 10/12/12, effective 11/12/12; WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-3750, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-21-050, § 170-296A-3750, filed 10/12/12, effective 11/12/12; WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-3750, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.

Rules

170-296A-0010,