Foster Care Licensing
5101:2-9-18 Recreation and leisure activities and equipment.
Effective Date: May 1, 2023
Most Current Prior Effective Date: November 1, 2013

(A)A residential facility shall have a recreational program and make available recreational equipment and activities sufficient to implement its recreational program. All recreational equipment necessary for the implementation of the recreation program shall be maintained in a safe and usable condition.

(B)A residential facility shall make available in each living unit within the facility, leisure-time equipment appropriate to the age, sex and developmental stage of the children housed in each residential unit.

(C)A residential facility shall have a written plan for supervising organized or structured group activities. All off site activities shall comply with rule 5101:2-9-02 of the Administrative Code.

(D)A residential facility shall permit the children to swim only when monitored by a person who has completed training in lifesaving or water safety trainingis present.

Effective: 5/1/2023

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 2/9/2023 and 05/01/2028

Certification: CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Date: 04/21/2023

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 5103.02, 5103.03

Rule Amplifies: 5103.02, 5103.03

Prior Effective Dates: 12/30/1966, 10/01/1986, 01/01/1991, 09/01/2002, 11/01/2013, 04/02/2018