(a) The facility shall provide bedrooms for the children.
(b) There shall be no more than four (4) children per bedroom.
(c) There shall be at least fifty square feet (50 sq. ft.) of floor space per child in each bedroom.
(d) No child four (4) years of age or over shall share a bedroom with a child of the opposite gender, except teenaged parents who participate in the care of their own children.
(e) Each child shall have a separate bed with a mattress, sheets, pillow, pillowcase, and adequate cover, all in good condition.
(f) All cribs used for children shall have current certification of compliance with Consumer Product Safety Commission standards.
(g)
(1) Children twelve (12) months of age and below shall be placed flat on their backs to sleep, in accordance with American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, to lessen the risk of suffocation and sudden infant death syndrome.
(2) If a child rolls over on their own, the facility is not required to reposition the child.
(3) If there is a medical reason that a child cannot sleep on his or her back, then a signed statement from the child’s physician shall be in the file stating the:
(A) Reason;
(B) Sleep position indicated; and
(C) Time frame required.
(h) Beds shall be positioned to ensure that all children can easily exit the room in case of emergency.
(i) No child under six (6) years of age shall occupy a top bunk.
(j) Bedding shall be changed at least weekly, more often if needed.
(k) Each child shall have an area to store personal belongings.
(l) Staff sleeping quarters shall be separate from children’s sleeping rooms.
(m) Room arrangements shall be based on characteristics of each resident to ensure the safety of each child.