# COMAR Title 13A — State Board of Education

## Subtitle 18 — Large Family Child Care Homes

### Chapter 08 — Child Supervision

#### Regulation .08 Rest Time Supervision.

*COMAR 13A.18.08.08*

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 family 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.

C. To determine if a resting child is safe, breathing normally, and in no physical distress:

  (1) Each resting child shall be observed at intervals of at least every 15 minutes; and

  (2) A resting child younger than 12 months old shall be observed at least every 15 minutes.