ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER XI: DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
PART 2009 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR GROUP DAY CARE HOMES
SECTION 2009.95 SWIMMING


 

Section 2009.95  Swimming

 

a)         Swimming activities shall be supervised for safety.

 

b)         All children must be directly supervised (caregiver physically present with the child(ren)) at all times when child(ren) are wading or swimming. A second adult shall be available to supervise any children not swimming.

 

c)         Child(ren) shall be permitted to use a swimming pool only under the direct supervision of a person currently certified as a water safety instructor or lifeguard by the American Red Cross or an equivalent water safety program.

 

(Source:  Recodified from 89 Ill. Adm. Code 408 (Department of Children and Family Services) pursuant to P.A. 103-0594, at 50 Ill. Reg. 10183)