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What does safe sleep mean at daycare?

Short answer

Babies placed on their backs to sleep, in a crib with a firm mattress and no blankets, pillows or toys.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

ChildCare.gov: find child carechildcare.gov
Head Start: find a programeclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
IRS: child and dependent care creditirs.gov