Indiana Administrative Code
Title 470 - DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
Article 3 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Rule 4.7 - Child Care Centers; Licensing
Section 4.7-145 - School age grouping

Universal Citation: 470 IN Admin Code 4.7-145

Current through September 18, 2024

Authority: IC 12-13-5-3

Affected: IC 12-17.2-4

Sec. 145.

(a) The center shall keep school age children separated from younger children at all times except as in subsection (d) and section 49(f) of this rule.

(b) School age children shall have a clearly defined separate room/area that does not interfere with the care of younger children.

(c) Outdoor play areas shall not be used by both preschool and school age children at the same time unless separate, clearly defined play areas are provided.

(d) School age children may choose to interact with children two (2) years of age and preschool children under direct caregiver supervision with the following conditions:

(1) Caregivers shall permit only one (1) school age child per group of children two (2) years of age or preschool children at any given time.

(2) This shall be a voluntary educational experience and not used as a disciplinary measure or to correct child/staff ratios.

(3) Caregivers shall permit only one (1) school age child per group per day.

(4) School age children shall be counted as children when determining the child/staff ratio.

(5) School age children shall not lift a child.

(6) School age children shall not assist in snack or meal times.

(7) School age children shall not assist in rest time.

(8) School age children shall not assist in supervision of restroom usage or diapering.

(9) School age children shall not be asked to assume responsibility for the care and safety of other children.

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