Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Facilities, Grounds and Furnishings › Section 424.375 - Sleeping accommodations

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Foster children
				must sleep in a room, designated as a bedroom, which must ensure privacy.
				Closets, partitioned rooms and similar areas are unacceptable areas for
				children to sleep. No child may be allowed to sleep in a detached building,
				unfinished attic or basement, stair hall or room commonly used for other than
				bedroom purposes.
2. Rooms used by
				children for sleeping must have adequate floor space between beds to allow
				foster children and other persons to easily access beds and exits.
3. Dormitories housing more than six children
				are not allowed. Single rooms must be provided for those children whose
				behavior or development makes it desirable for them to have a single
				room.
4. Except as otherwise
				provided in this subsection, children of the opposite sex who are 5 years of
				age or more must not share a bedroom, and children who are more than 12 months
				of age must not sleep in the same room with an adult. If a written
				recommendation by a provider of health care, psychologist, clinical social
				worker, clinical professional counselor or a child and family team is provided
				to the licensing authority, the licensing authority may authorize children who
				are 5 years of age or more to share a room or a child who is more than 12
				months of age to sleep in the same room with an adult. A child of the foster
				parents who is 18, 19 or 20 years of age may share a room with a foster child
				of the same sex and similar age if this arrangement is appropriate based upon
				the circumstances and needs of each child. A child in foster care who is the
				parent of a child in the same placement may share a room with that
				child.
5. The foster parents'
				bedroom must be located on the same floor as the bedroom of any child who is
				less than 5 years of age.
6. Except
				as otherwise provided in this subsection, each child must be provided with his
				or her own bed, which must be at least 27 inches wide and of a length which is
				adequate for the child's height, and the bottom of which is elevated off the
				floor. Siblings of the same sex may share a double bed.
7. Each bed must have a comfortable and
				supportive mattress in good condition, a pillow, sheets and coverings and, as
				needed, waterproofing sufficient for the child's comfort.
8. Bunk beds with more than two bunks are
				prohibited. If bunk beds are used, the upper bunk must have a guardrail. Upper
				bunks must not be used by children who are less than 6 years of age.
9. A complete change of bed linens must be
				supplied at least once a week or more often if necessary.
10. Each child must have access to a closet,
				locker or dresser for clothing and personal belongings in his or her sleeping
				area.
11. Bedroom furnishings must
				not be set up in such a manner as to obstruct a clear exit from a door or
				window.
12. Each crib must meet the
				standards prescribed in 16 C.F.R. Part 1219 or 1220, as applicable, and be
				equipped with a firm crib mattress that properly fits the crib. An infant must
				always be placed on his or her back to sleep and must not be:
(a) Allowed to sleep on a soft or semisoft
				surface, including, without limitation, a sofa, waterbed, large pillow or bean
				bag.
(b) Placed in a crib
				containing any loose item, including, without limitation, a comforter, quilt,
				blanket, stuffed animal, crib bumper, wedge, pillow or other loose
				bedding.
(c) Allowed to sleep with
				another person on the same sleeping surface, which may include, without
				limitation, a bed, sofa or chair.