HS206 Home-based Sleep Monitoring Procedures

Clear, consistent procedures to support safe sleep and effective supervision in home-based ECE settings.

The HS206 Home-based Sleep Monitoring Procedures resource provides practical, step-by-step guidance to help home-based ECE services meet Licensing Criterion HS206, ensuring children are monitored appropriately while sleeping or resting.

Designed specifically for home-based environments, this resource recognises the balance between a home setting and regulatory expectations. It sets out clear procedures for checking, recording, and responding to children’s sleep, supporting safe practice, child wellbeing, and confident compliance.

What this resource includes:

• Procedures aligned with HS206 licensing requirements

• Clear expectations for sleep monitoring frequency and methods

• Guidance on safe sleep positioning and environments

• Documentation that supports consistent practice across educators

• Evidence-ready procedures suitable for internal evaluation and audits

Who it’s for:

• Home-based ECE service providers

• Educators working in licensed home-based settings

• Visiting teachers and coordinators

Why it matters:

Effective sleep monitoring is essential for keeping children safe and ensuring their wellbeing while resting. This resource removes ambiguity by clearly outlining what safe, compliant sleep monitoring looks like in a home-based context — supporting educators, reassuring whānau, and meeting regulatory expectations.