R9-5-506. Supplemental Standards for School-age Out-of- School Time Programs

A. A licensee providing child care services for school-age children shall: 1. Ensure that a staff member supervises an enrolled school-age child to and from a bathroom and allows the enrolled child privacy while in the bathroom; 2. Ensure that if an enrolled child remains in the bathroom for more than three minutes, the supervising staff member checks on the enrolled child to ensure the child’s safety; 3. Provide age-appropriate toys, materials, and equipment accessible to enrolled children in a quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the enrolled children in attendance including: a. Arts and crafts, b. Games, c. Puzzles and toys to enhance manipulative skills, d. Books, e. Science materials, f. Sports equipment, and g. Outdoor play equipment; 4. Provide enrolled school-age children with a quiet study area; 5. Ensure that if drinking water is not accessible in an indoor or outdoor activity area, drinking water is available to meet the individual needs of each enrolled school-aged child; and 6. Ensure that, when a parent permits, a staff member allows an enrolled school-age child to possess and use a topical sunscreen product without a note or prescription from a licensed health care professional. B. A school-age out-of-school time program provider shall: 1. Operate after school, before school, or during a time when school is not in session; 2. Serve school-age children; and 3. Promote expanded childhood learning, enrichment, child and youth development, or educational, recreational, or character-building activities.