# COMAR Title 13A — State Board of Education

## Subtitle 16 — Child Care Centers

### Chapter 08 — Child Supervision

#### Regulation .08 Rest Time Supervision.

*COMAR 13A.16.08.08*

A. During a rest period for a group of children who are younger than 2 years old:

  (1) The required staff/child ratio applicable to that group shall be maintained; and

  (2) Each staff member assigned to the group shall remain with the children.

B. During a rest period for a group of children who are 2 years old or older:

  (1) The required staff/child ratio applicable to that group shall be maintained until all the children are resting quietly; and

  (2) Once all the children in the group are resting quietly:

    (a) At least one child care teacher or aide assigned to the group shall continue to remain in the room with the children; and

    (b) Other staff members, if any, assigned to the group may leave the room but shall remain on the premises and within hearing range.