(b) Staff-to-participant ratio, 20 CAR § 1027-301. Staff members shall:

1. (1) Be awake at all times; and
2. (2) Have participants in view at all times.

(d) Nutrition requirements, 20 CAR § 1027-701.

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

(e) Sleeping arrangements, 20 CAR § 1027-1002.

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

3. (3)

   1. (A) Individual beds or cots equipped with comfortable mattresses, sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and blankets shall be provided for participants in all-night care.
   2. (B) Bed linens shall be changed:

(i) At least once a week; or

1. (ii) Daily when wet or soiled.
2. (4) Mats may be used for participants in evening care.
3. (5) The upper level of double deck beds shall be allowed for participants ten (10) years or older if a bed rail and safety ladder are provided.
4. (6) Participants shall have clean and comfortable sleeping garments for their individual use.

(f) Toilet facilities, 20 CAR § 1027-1105.

1. (1)

   1. (A) There shall be age-appropriate bathing facilities available for all participants, including a bathtub or shower available.
   2. (B) Bathtubs and showers shall be equipped to prevent slipping.
2. (2) Bathrooms shall be located near the sleeping areas.
3. (3) No participant under six (6) years of age shall be left alone or with another participant while in the bathtub or shower.