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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 10.21.18.11" title_num="10" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="18" heading="Materials, Equipment, Furnishings, and Storage.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Materials and Equipment. In addition to any other requirements of law or regulation, the therapeutic nursery program shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provide a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and equipment for indoor and outdoor activities, according to the numbers and ages of the children enrolled, including materials and equipment for:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Vigorous play;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Creative or dramatic play;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Socialization;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Manipulation, including construction, exploration of art, music, language arts, and science; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Individual pursuits;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Store materials and equipment so that they are accessible to a child at the appropriate time; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Ensure that the materials and equipment used by children in the therapeutic nursery are:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Safe;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Clean;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Nontoxic;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Free from hazards, including lead paint;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>In good repair; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Age appropriate.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Furnishings. In addition to any other requirements of law or regulation, the therapeutic nursery program shall provide:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Furnishings that are proportional to a child's size; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>At least the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Multipurpose tables and chairs; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A suitable crib, bed, cot, or mat and clean bedding for each child who requires a rest period during the hours of operation of the therapeutic nursery.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Storage. In addition to any other requirements of law or regulation, the therapeutic nursery program shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provide storage for:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Materials and equipment that are for a child's use;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Portable equipment intended for outdoor use;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Beds and bedding when they are not in use;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Each child's clothing and possessions in a space designated for each child; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Materials, equipment, furnishings, and supplies being held in reserve; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Ensure that all potentially hazardous items, including knives, tools, poisonous and toxic materials, prescription and nonprescription medicines, cleaning materials, and matches, are stored:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>In a safe manner;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>When applicable, in original containers; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Out of the reach of children.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>