Section 400.1914. Daily activity program.

Rule 14. (1) Caregiving staff shall engage  in  positive  interactions with children. For infants and toddler, interactions  may  include,  but not  be limited to, the following:

(a)        Nurturing  contact,   such   as   talking   to,    smiling,   holding rocking, cuddling, and giving eye contact throughout the day and during daily routines such as feeding and diapering.

(b)   Promptly responding to a child's cries and other signs of distress.

(2)     The caregiver shall plan daily activities so that each child may do the following:

(a)    Have opportunities to feel successful and feel good  about  himself or herself and develop independence.

(b)   Develop and use language.

(c)   Develop and use large and small muscles.

(d)  Use materials and take part in activities which encourage creativity.

(e)   Learn new ideas and skills.

(f)  Participate in imaginative play.

(g)  Rest or sleep, or both.

(3)     All of the following developmentally appropriate opportunities shall be provided daily:

(a)   A balance of active and quiet play, group, and individual activities.

(b)     Indoor and outdoor play, except during inclement or extreme weather, or unless otherwise ordered by a health care provider.

(c)      Early  language  and  literacy  experiences   throughout  the   day accumulating for not less than 30 minutes.

(d)  Early math and science experiences.

(4)    Television, video tapes, movies, electronic devices, and computers shall be limited to not more than 2 hours per day and to programs designed for children's education and/or enjoyment. Other activities shall be available to children during television/movie viewing.

(5)    Programs/movies with violent  or    adult   content,   including   soap operas, shall not be permitted in child-use space while children are in care.

(6)     The use of television, video tapes,  movies,  electronic   devices, and computers by children in care shall be suitable to the age of the child in terms of content and length of use.

(7)   The caregiver shall, for children with special needs, work with the parents, medical personnel, and/or other relevant professionals  to provide care in accordance with the child's  identified  needs  and  learning supports.

History: 2005 AACS; 2009 AACS.