Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 798.3 - CHILD CARE PAYMENTS
Subchapter 5 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXEMPT PROVIDERS
Section 17-798.3-85 - Sleeping areas for children in care

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-798.3-85

Current through November, 2024

(a) For a child less than one year of age, the provider shall:

(1) Ensure that areas where children sleep are kept ventilated and at a safe temperature;

(2) Ensure that each child has a separate crib or playpen;

(3) Ensure that cribs or playpens used for care have not been recalled by the United States consumer product safety commission; provided that a recalled item may be used if repaired in accordance with the manufacturer's standards, and the provider maintains a record of the repair;

(4) Not allow for any other sleeping arrangement, including bed-sharing;

(5) Place the child on his or her back to sleep, unless written instructions for an alternative sleep position are on file from one of the following:
(A) A physician who is licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine (M.D. or O.D.);

(B) A physician assistant (PA);

(C) An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) licensed to practice in any of the states or territories of the United States; or

(D) A nurse practitioner (NP) licensed by the State of Hawaii.

(6) Move the child to a crib or playpen for the remainder of the nap when the child falls asleep in a location or in equipment other than a crib or playpen;

(7) Monitor and periodically check on a sleeping child;

(8) Ensure that the crib or playpen has a clean, tightly-fitted sheet; and

(9) Ensure that the crib or playpen does not have any bedding or toys placed in with a child.

(b) For a child one year of age and older, the provider shall:

(1) Ensure that areas where children sleep are kept ventilated and at a safe temperature;

(2) Provide individual napping arrangements, where each child shall have his or her own mat, rug, cot, bed, or blanket.

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