Library: Policy

340:110-3-290. Higher risk activities

Issued 1-1-16

(a) Higher risk activities.  Higher risk activities, such as swimming, shoreline activities, archery, ice or roller skating, gymnastics, enclosed inflatable bouncing equipment, or karate increase the risk for severe injuries.

(b) Selection.  Higher risk activities are chosen with discretion and selectivity.  Some activities are not appropriate for child care, such as trampoline use per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340:110-3-302(e), or for every age.

(c) Ratios and supervision.  Teaching personnel required for ratios are present with the children, including when the activity is conducted by contracted non-personnel.  Additional personnel may be required, depending on the activity risk-level, to ensure proper supervision and care of all children.

(d) Qualifications.  Personnel or contracted non-personnel leading the activity have appropriate certifications, when required, training in the activity, or experience.  Documentation is maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.3(b).

(e) Higher risk activity plan and parent permission.  Prior to the activity, the program provides the plan to parents and obtains their permission.  Documentation is maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.4(b).