(b) Program requirements, 20 CAR § 1025-501.

1. (1) The program of activities shall:

   1. (A) Be flexible; and
   2. (B) Provide some opportunities for a child to choose how he or she will spend his or her time.
2. (2) The program shall provide a variety of activities suitable to the ages and interests of the children.

3. (3) School-age children who leave the childcare center to participate in other activities shall have written permission from the parents naming the:

   1. (A) Activity;
   2. (B) Time of leaving;
   3. (C) Returning; and
   4. (D) Method of transportation.
4. (4) Children in camp situations shall be under direct supervision of staff at all times.

(c) Children’s records, 20 CAR § 1025-704.

1. (1) Immunization records shall not be required for school-age children.
2. (2) Permission for specialized summer activities shall be maintained.
3. (3) Emergency information and medical permission sheet shall be maintained at camp site.

(d) Nutrition requirements, 20 CAR § 1025-801.

1. (1) Children arriving for after-school care shall be provided with a nutritious snack.

2. (2)

   1. (A) Mid-morning snacks shall be provided for all children who are in care for more than three (3) hours prior to lunch.
   2. (B) Midafternoon snacks shall be provided for all children.
3. (3) Vending machines in school-age settings are acceptable provided they are not the only source of snacks and beverages.
4. (4) Milk is not required to be served in rural day camp settings.

(e) Building requirements, 20 CAR § 1025-901.

1. (1) Twenty-five square feet (25 sq. ft.) of floor space shall be provided for each school-age child.
2. (2) If a facility utilizes the outdoors as its major program component for school-age children, covered pavilions and other roofed structures shall provide twenty-five square feet (25 sq. ft.) per child.
3. (3) If preschool children are not present, electrical outlets need not be plugged.

(i) Drinking facilities, 20 CAR § 1025-1204.

1. (1) Water that is transported to the camp sites for drinking purposes shall be in enclosed containers.
2. (2) Fresh water shall be provided each day.

(j) Toilet facilities, 20 CAR § 1025-1205.

1. (1) There shall be one (1) toilet and one (1) sink for every thirty (30) children.
2. (2) Separate toilet facilities for boys and girls shall be provided.

(k) Swimming pools, 20 CAR § 1025-1303. Lifeguards, swimming instructors, or any other swimming pool staff may be counted in the ratio when:

1. (1) The facility’s children are the only occupants of the pool; and
2. (2) These persons have completed criminal and Child Maltreatment Central Registry checks and have a current health card.

(l) Transportation requirements, 20 CAR § 1025-1401.

1. (1) Driver may be counted in staff-to-child ratio.
2. (2) There shall be a minimum of two (2) staff members present whenever more than twenty (20) children are transported.