West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 78 - Human Services
Title 78 - LEGISLATIVE RULE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
Series 78-18 - Family Child Care Facility Licensing Requirements
Section 78-18-10 - Night Time Care

Universal Citation: 78 WV Code of State Rules 78-18-10

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024

10.1. A facility shall not provide 24 consecutive hours of care for an individual child except for emergency situations such as brief hospitalizations or occasional business trips. Twenty-four-hour care shall not last more than 72 consecutive hours unless approved by the Secretary due to extenuating circumstances.

10.2. A facility that provides overnight care shall continue to meet staff-to-child ratios. If seven or more children are in care, an adult staff member shall remain awake and shall check on sleeping children at least hourly.

10.3. A facility shall serve an evening meal to children in overnight care and shall serve breakfast prior to a child's leaving for school or other activities unless the parent indicates otherwise.

10.4. The facility shall establish bedtime schedules for children in consultation with the child's parent.

10.5. The facility shall ask parents to provide children with clean, comfortable, non-flammable or flame retardant sleeping garments, a toothbrush, and a comb or brush. The facility shall label and store personal items separately for each child.

10.6. Staff shall not place mats or sleeping bags directly on the floor for overnight sleeping.

10.7. When bathing a child, staff shall:

10.7.a. Discuss bathing arrangements with the child's parents;

10.7.b. Provide age-appropriate bathing facilities for children in overnight care;

10.7.c. Supervise a child younger than six years of age while bathing;

10.7.d. Equip bathtubs and showers with safety devices to prevent slipping or falling;

10.7.e. Provide soap, clean water, clean individual wash cloths, and towels for each child; and

10.7.f. Thoroughly clean the tub between each use.

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