1. (a) Contractors shall develop classroom schedules that provide a balance of structured and flexible activities for all CSPP classrooms. The schedule shall provide, at a minimum, the following activities on a daily basis:

   1. (1) A variety of play activities, including activities that are child directed, educator facilitated, and educator directed.
   2. (2) Both gross motor and fine motor play opportunities
   3. (3) At least one outdoor play period, safety and weather permitting. Programs that operate fewer than four hours per day shall schedule at minimum 30 minutes total of outdoor play during the program hours and programs that operate four or more hours per day shall schedule at minimum 60 minutes total of outdoor play during the program hours. The required outdoor time may be divided into shorter periods as long as the total time per day is met.
2. (b) Contractors shall post written and visual handwashing procedures in a place that is visible to children and adults. Handwashing procedures shall be followed by children and adults.
3. (c) Contractors shall post written and visual non-punitive, developmentally, and age-appropriate toileting procedures that are visible to all children and adults. Toileting procedures shall be followed.
4. (d) Contractors shall post written and visual non-punitive, developmentally, and age-appropriate diapering procedures in a place that is visible to children and adults. Diapering procedures shall be followed.

5. (e) Contractors shall provide a regularly scheduled nap for any CSPP classroom that operates four or more hours per day.

   1. (1) Contractors shall provide a cot or mat for all children.
   2. (2) Cots or mats must be placed at least 18 inches apart during nap periods.
   3. (3) Napping must be provided in a clean and sanitary manner.
   4. (4) The space provided for napping and rest activities must be conducive to resting and ensure visual supervision is maintained at all times.
   5. (5) Contractors shall develop a policy to support children that do not nap.
6. (f) Contractors shall provide storage spaces where staff can store personal belongings securely which are inaccessible to children.
7. (g) Contractors shall develop policies to support staff for work-related tasks, such as parent conferences and meetings, and to support staff for personal breaks.

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8207, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2026; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 5).