Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 340 - Department of Human Services
Chapter 110 - Licensing Services
Subchapter 3 - Licensing Standards For Child Care Facilities
Part 15 - REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS, DAY CAMPS, DROP-IN PROGRAMS, OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS, -DAY PROGRAMS, AND PROGRAMS FOR SICK CHILDREN
Section 340:110-3-297 - Diapering and toileting
Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 340:110-3-297
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
(a) Diaper changing.
(1)
Frequency.
Diapers are:
(A) checked hourly and when a
child exhibits behavior suggesting a wet or soiled diaper; and
(B) changed promptly when wet or
soiled.
(2)
Diaper
changing procedures. Diapers are changed:
(A) in the diaper changing area or, when
applicable, an alternative diaper changing area; and
(B) per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC)
340 Appendix KK - Diaper Changing Procedures. The procedures are posted, per
OAC 340:110-3-281.1(h),
and documentation is maintained, per OAC
340:110-3-281.4(b).
(3)
Diaper changing
area. Diaper changing areas:
(A) are
required in the classroom or a restroom opening directly into the classroom
when the classroom has children 2 years of age or younger in diapers;
(B) are near the sink when a sink is
required, per OAC
340:110-3-300(n);
(C) have a non-porous diapering surface, such
as a counter or pad, not used for other purposes, and at least 28 inches above
the floor;
(D) include a trash
container with a tight-fitting lid; and
(E) are kept free of all objects except for
necessary items used when diapering.
(4)
Alternative diaper changing
area. A diaper changing area is used, when possible.
(A) Alternative diaper changing areas may be
on the floor and are used when a:
(i) child is
too heavy to safely lift onto a diaper changing area; or
(ii) diaper changing area is unavailable,
such as in classrooms where one is not required, or on field trips.
(B) When an alternative area is
used, sanitation and safety are maintained by:
(i) using a non-porous pad not used for other
purposes;
(ii) ensuring the
non-porous pad is appropriate to the child's size;
(iii) storing the pad out of children's
reach; and
(iv) ensuring proper
hygiene practices and supervision for all children in the classroom.
(5)
Diapering -
children 3 years of ageor older. When 3-year-olds or older are in
diapers, privacy when diapering is maintained.
(b) Toilet learning.
(1)
Parent involvement. The
toilet learning plan and progress are discussed with the parents.
(2)
Environment. Toilet learning
is relaxed and pressure free.
(A) Children are
encouraged by regular use of a toilet or potty chair for short periods of time
not exceeding 10 minutes.
(B)
Personnel respond immediately when a child indicates toileting
assistance.
(3)
Potty chairs. Potty chairs are:
(A) located and used only in a restroom;
and
(B) emptied and rinsed into a
toilet, cleaned, and disinfected after each use in a sanitary manner.
(c) Toileting accidents.
(1)
Personnel.
Personnel do not embarrass, punish, or show disapproval for toileting
accidents.
(2)
Clothing. Both wet and soiled clothing is changed promptly while
providing sanitation practices and privacy.
(d) Diapers, training pants, and clothing.
(1)
Appropriate
fit. Diapers and training pants fit the child appropriately.
(2)
Cloth diapers and outer
coverings. Cloth diapers have an outer covering, either attached or
separate, made of a waterproof material. When the outer covering is separate
from the cloth diaper, both are changed at the same time.
(3)
Training pants. Cloth and
disposable training pants are:
(A) checked and
changed, per (a) of this Section;
(B) changed in a sanitary manner;
(C) changed in a private manner when
required, per (a)(5) of this Section; and
(D) disposed of in a trash container with a
tight-fitting lid, when applicable.
(4)
Rinsing prohibited. Both wet
and soiled items are not rinsed, including in the toilet. However, feces may be
disposed of in a toilet, provided other surface contamination is
prevented.
(5)
Send home or
launder. Both wet and soiled items are placed in a sealed, labeled,
moisture-proof bag and sent home or laundered.
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