Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 895.1 - LICENSING OF INFANT AND TODDLER CHILD CARE CENTERS
Subchapter 11 - SAFE SLEEP
Section 17-895.1-97 - Sleep environment

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-895.1-97

Current through August, 2024

(a) A child care facility shall use cribs and playpens that 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 child care facility maintains a record of the repair.

(b) Soft bedding, bumper pads, and other objects shall not be placed in the crib or playpen for children less than one year of age.

(c) A clean, tightly fitted crib sheet shall be used to cover the crib or playpen for children less than one year of age.

(d) Sleeping areas shall be kept ventilated and at a safe temperature.

(e) Bed-sharing is not allowed.

(f) The child care facility shall not use recalled items for children, such as cribs, playpens, and other equipment unless the item has been repaired in accordance with the manufacturer's standards and the child care facility maintains a record of the repair.

(g) For children ages one year and older, the following sleeping equipment shall be available:

(1) Individual bed, crib, cot, mat, or rug for each child who rests; and

(2) A clean sheet or cover to be used on the bed, crib, cot, mat, or rug for each child.

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