You must include the following activities for programs where
you anticipate a child will be in care five or more consecutive hours
in a day.
(1) Outdoor play in which the child makes use of both
small and large muscles, as weather permits;
(2) A balance of active and quiet play, including group
and individual activities;
(3) Opportunities for active play both indoors and
outdoors. Examples include active games such as tag and Simon Says,
dancing and creative movement to music and singing, simple games and
dramatic or imaginary play that encourages running, stretching, climbing,
and walking;
(4) Child-initiated activities where:
(A) The equipment, materials, and supplies are within
reach of the child; and
(B) The child chooses the activity on the child's own
initiative;
(5) Caregiver-initiated activities that the caregiver
directs or chooses, at least two of which must promote movement;
(6) Regular meal and snack times as specified in Subchapter
J of this Chapter (relating to Nutrition and Food Service);
(7) Supervised naptimes or rest times;
(8) Sufficient time for activities and routines so
that the child can progress at the child's own developmental rate;
and
(9) No long waiting periods between activities or prolonged
periods during which a child stands or sits.
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