Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 65C-22.007 - Evening Child Care
(1) Hours of Care.
Evening Child Care, as defined in Section
402.302(7),
F.S., means child care provided during evening hours and may encompass the
hours of 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
(2)
Supervision. During evening child care hours, staff must remain awake at all
times. While children are awake, direct supervision as described in paragraph
65C-22.001(5)(b),
F.A.C., must be provided. When children are sleeping, supervision, as defined
in section 2.4.2 of the Child Care Facility Handbook, is required.
(3) Exemptions. Child care standards, as
outlined in Sections 402.301 through
402.305, F.S., and Rules
65C-22.001, F.A.C., apply to
Evening Child Care with the following exceptions:
(a) Outdoor Play Area. For facilities that
provide only evening child care, outdoor play space is not required. An open
area within the existing indoor floor space designated for play that promotes
the development of gross motor skills must be available.
(b) Credentialed staff, pursuant to Section
402.305(3),
F.S., are not required for Evening Child Care.
(c) Director credentialed staff are not
required for Evening Child Care.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 402.305 FS. Law Implemented 402.305 FS.
New 7-2-98, Amended 9-12-04, 4-12-07, Repromulgated 5-1-08, Amended 1-13-10, 8-1-13.
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(1) Hours of Care. Evening Child Care, as defined in Section 402.302(7), F.S., means child care provided during evening hours and may encompass the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
(2) Supervision. During evening child care hours, staff must remain awake at all times. While children are awake, direct supervision as described in paragraph 65C-22.001(5)(b), F.A.C., must be provided. When children are sleeping, supervision, as defined in section 2.4.2 of the Child Care Facility Handbook, is required.
(3) Exemptions. Child care standards, as outlined in Sections 402.301 through 402.305, F.S., and Rules 65C-22.001, F.A.C., apply to Evening Child Care with the following exceptions:
(a) Outdoor Play Area. For facilities that provide only evening child care, outdoor play space is not required. An open area within the existing indoor floor space designated for play that promotes the development of gross motor skills must be available.
(b) Credentialed staff, pursuant to Section 402.305(3), F.S., are not required for Evening Child Care.
(c) Director credentialed staff are not required for Evening Child Care.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 402.305 FS. Law Implemented 402.305 FS.
New 7-2-98, Amended 9-12-04, 4-12-07, Repromulgated 5-1-08, Amended 1-13-10, 8-1-13.