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I just saw the proposed changes to the MD regs , they start on page 3 . Here are a few of the changes .
Rooms Used for Care
– When approved for infants and toddlers, a designated space is provided for mothers to breastfeed or express breast milk that is not located in a bathroom, has access to an electrical outlet, appropriate seating,
access to running water, and accommodates a mother’s need for privacy.
Training Requirements
– Effective January 1, 2016, complete approved training in supporting breastfeeding practices
(if approved for infants and toddler care) and three clock hours of approved training in complying with the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
General Supervision
– Provide supervision that is appropriate to the individual age, needs, capabilities, activities, and
location of the child and may include, but not be limited to making reasonable accommodations for a child with special
needs in accordance with applicable federal and state law, and allowing an adult who provides specialized services to
a child in care having special needs to provide those services at the home in accordance with the child’s individualized
education plan, individualized family services plan, or written behavioral plan.
Activities– Screen Time Activities
1.
The following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
(a) “Passive technology” means non-interactive television, videos, and streaming media.
(b)
“Interactive technology” means educational and age-appropriate technology designed to facilitate active
and creative use and to encourage social engagement with other children and adults, including programs,
applications (apps), non-commercial television programming, videos, streaming media, and e-books.
2.Limited use of appropriate interactive technology may support, but may not replace, creative play, physical
activity, hands-on exploration, outdoor experiences, social interactions and other developmentally appropriate
learning activities for children aged two and older.
3.Children under the age of two may not view any passive technology.
4.Children two years old and older may view no more than thirty minutes of age-appropriate, educational passive
technology per week.
5.Exceptions.
(a)
Occasional exceptions to the weekly passive technology viewing limit may be made for special events or
projects, including holiday or birthday celebrations, or educational content related to curriculum.
(b)
Written records shall be kept on file for exceptions to the weekly passive technology viewing limit, documenting the title and length of the programming viewed and the reason for the exception.
6.No children may view any:
(a)
Passive or active technology during meals or snacks unless such viewing is included in the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan, Individualized Education Plan, or similar document, or
(b) Media with brand placement or advertising for unhealthy or sugary food and beverages.
7.The provider/operator shall give the parent of each enrolled child a written screen time policy addressing the
use of passive and interactive technology.
Rooms Used for Care
– When approved for infants and toddlers, a designated space is provided for mothers to breastfeed or express breast milk that is not located in a bathroom, has access to an electrical outlet, appropriate seating,
access to running water, and accommodates a mother’s need for privacy.
Training Requirements
– Effective January 1, 2016, complete approved training in supporting breastfeeding practices
(if approved for infants and toddler care) and three clock hours of approved training in complying with the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
General Supervision
– Provide supervision that is appropriate to the individual age, needs, capabilities, activities, and
location of the child and may include, but not be limited to making reasonable accommodations for a child with special
needs in accordance with applicable federal and state law, and allowing an adult who provides specialized services to
a child in care having special needs to provide those services at the home in accordance with the child’s individualized
education plan, individualized family services plan, or written behavioral plan.
Activities– Screen Time Activities
1.
The following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
(a) “Passive technology” means non-interactive television, videos, and streaming media.
(b)
“Interactive technology” means educational and age-appropriate technology designed to facilitate active
and creative use and to encourage social engagement with other children and adults, including programs,
applications (apps), non-commercial television programming, videos, streaming media, and e-books.
2.Limited use of appropriate interactive technology may support, but may not replace, creative play, physical
activity, hands-on exploration, outdoor experiences, social interactions and other developmentally appropriate
learning activities for children aged two and older.
3.Children under the age of two may not view any passive technology.
4.Children two years old and older may view no more than thirty minutes of age-appropriate, educational passive
technology per week.
5.Exceptions.
(a)
Occasional exceptions to the weekly passive technology viewing limit may be made for special events or
projects, including holiday or birthday celebrations, or educational content related to curriculum.
(b)
Written records shall be kept on file for exceptions to the weekly passive technology viewing limit, documenting the title and length of the programming viewed and the reason for the exception.
6.No children may view any:
(a)
Passive or active technology during meals or snacks unless such viewing is included in the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan, Individualized Education Plan, or similar document, or
(b) Media with brand placement or advertising for unhealthy or sugary food and beverages.
7.The provider/operator shall give the parent of each enrolled child a written screen time policy addressing the
use of passive and interactive technology.
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