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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 13A.15.05.03" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="15" chapter_num="05" heading="Cleanliness and Sanitation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>All areas of the home, including food preparation, service, and storage areas shall be maintained in a state of cleanliness so as not to endanger the children's health.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Paper towels, a trash receptacle, soap, and toilet paper shall be placed within reach of a child capable of using the toilet without assistance.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Trash, garbage, and wet or soiled diapers shall be disposed of in a clean and sanitary manner.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>After toileting and diapering, before food preparation and eating, after playing outdoors, after handling animals, and at other times when necessary to prevent the spread of disease, the provider or substitute shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Wash the provider's or substitute's hands thoroughly with soap and warm running water; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Ensure that a child's hands are washed thoroughly, by the provider or by the child, with soap and warm running water.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>To assist in preventing the spread of disease, the provider or substitute shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Promptly change a child's diaper, clothing, and bedding when soiled or wet;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Follow diapering procedures designed to prevent the transmission of disease, which are established and supplied by the office; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Maintain the surface used for diapering in a clean and sanitary manner.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>If used, portable toilets, also known as potty-chairs, shall be:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Placed on a nonabsorbent surface or mat;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Located away from food preparation, food service, and eating areas; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Cleaned and sanitized after each use in accordance with procedures established by the office.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Biocontaminants and biohazards shall be disposed of in a clean and sanitary manner.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>