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preparation items. V. Safe Sleep Requirements (2) Crib Mattress. A mattress shall be provided for each crib and shall be firm, tight-fitting without gaps, at least two inches (2") thick and covered with waterproof, washable material. Before a change of occupant, each mattress shall be cleaned with a disinfectant. (3) Crib Sheet. Each crib shall have only an individual, tight-fitting sheet which is changed daily or more often as needed and prior to a change of occupant. CAPS Policy Manual 6.6 Child’s Immunization Requirements (1) Current immunizations are required for children to receive CAPS. (3) A Certificate of Immunization is required to be kept in the CAPS case record for all non-school aged children who are receiving care through an informal provider. DPH Rules and Regulations: Chapter 511-2-2.02 (a) Except as otherwise provided, immunization against the following diseases shall be required of all children entering a school or childcare facility operating in the state: (1) Diphtheria; (2) Haemophilus influenzae type B (not required on or after the fifth birthday); (3) Hepatitis A; (4) Hepatitis B; (5) Measles; (6) Meningitis; (7) Mumps; (8) Pertussis; (9) Pneumococcal disease (not required on or after the fifth birthday); (10) Poliomyelitis; (11) Rubella (German measles); (12) Tetanus; and (13) Varicella (chickenpox). (b) A parent or guardian must submit a valid Certificate of Immunization for any child entering a school or childcare facility in the state of Georgia for the first time. (c) School or childcare facility officials may allow a child without a valid certificate of immunization to attend for no more than 90 calendar days after the first day of attendance, provided that the parent or legal guardian either shows that that the child is in the process of completing required immunizations and that immunizations are being scheduled with the shortest intervals recommended in the current Official Immunization Schedules, or presents an affidavit of religious objection as provided in DPH Rule 511-2-2-.07. (d) Effective July 1, 2014, for entrance into Georgia school grades kindergarten through twelve, students must have a total of two doses of measles vaccine, two doses of mumps vaccine, one dose of rubella vaccine and a total of two doses of varicella vaccine. (e) Children attending any childcare facility must show evidence of protection against pneumococcal disease. (f) Children born on or after January 1, 2006 who are attending any childcare facility or school must have proof of protection against hepatitis A disease