Delaware Administrative Code
Title 14 - Education
900 - Special Populations
933 - DELACARE: Regulations for Early Care and Education and School-Age Centers
Part V - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Section 933-V-52.0 - Area for Children Who Become Ill
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
52.1 A licensee shall ensure a center has a separate area, not located in the kitchen or toilet area, where children who are showing signs of ill health as stated in Section 62.0, are cared for until they can be removed from the center or are determined to pose no risk to themselves or others.
52.2 The separate area must have rest equipment and clean bedding.
52.3 A licensee shall ensure the child's individual needs for rest, comfort, food, drink, and activity are met until the child can be picked up by a parent or guardian or it is determined by a health care provider that the illness or symptoms pose no serious health risk to the child or to other children.
52.4 A licensee shall ensure all items used by an ill child, including rest equipment, bedding, utensils, and toys are cleaned with soap and water and then disinfected before being used by another child.