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

1. (1) Children who are in care overnight shall be provided with a breakfast prior to leaving for school or other activities.
2. (2) Supper shall be provided to children during evening meal hours.
3. (3) Snacks meeting the current United States Department of Agriculture guidelines shall be provided to children in attendance for more than two and one-half (2 1/2) hours prior to bedtime.

(e) Sleeping arrangements, 20 CAR § 1025-1102.

1. (1) Bedtime schedules shall be established for children in consultation with the child’s parent or parents.
2. (2) Storage space for clothing and personal belongings shall be provided within easy reach of the children.

3. (3)

   1. (A) Individual beds or cots equipped with comfortable mattresses, sheets, pillows, pillow cases, and blankets shall be provided for children in all-night care.
   2. (B) Bed linens shall be changed at least once a week or daily when wet or soiled.
4. (4) Mats may be used for children in evening care.
5. (5) The upper level of double-deck beds shall be allowed for children ten (10) years or older if a bed rail and safety ladder are provided.
6. (6) Children shall have clean and comfortable sleeping garments for their individual use.

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

1. (1)

   1. (A) There shall be age-appropriate bathing facilities available for all children.
   2. (B) For children two and one-half (2 1/2) years of age and older in night care, or after midnight, there shall be a bathtub or shower available.
   3. (C) Bathtubs and showers shall be equipped to prevent slipping.
2. (2) Bathrooms shall be located near the sleeping areas.
3. (3) No child under six (6) years of age shall be left alone or with another child while in the bathtub or shower.