Napping Equipment

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Section Title
Regulation/Statute Language
Reviewed?

(a) Cots used for napping shall be maintained in a safe condition.

Y / N

(b) Floor mats used for napping shall be:

Y / N

(1) Constructed of foam at least 3/4 inch thick.

Y / N

(2) Covered with vinyl or similar material that can be wiped.

Y / N

(3) Marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side.

Y / N

(4) Wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet.

Y / N

(5) Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam.

Y / N

(c) Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child.

Y / N

(2) Bedding shall be individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding.

Y / N

(d) Napping equipment shall be arranged so that each child has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children.

Y / N

Inspection Findings: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Last review completed on: _______________ Signature: ____________________________________

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