Regulation .04 Rooms Used for Care.
Regulation .04 Rooms Used for Care.LinkCopy Citation
A.
The provider may use an area of the home for child care only if it:
(1)
Has been approved for use by the office;
(2)
Meets the requirements of all applicable fire codes;
(3)
Does not have a condition that may pose a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of the children in care;
(4)
Has windows or artificial lighting that provides sufficient illumination for a child's activities;
(5)
Has natural or mechanical ventilation to provide a healthy and comfortable environment;
(6)
Has sufficient floor area for the number and ages of the children approved for care in the home to allow the children to engage in active play without overcrowding; and
(7)
Has a room temperature of not less than 65°F.
B.
In rooms where a child younger than 5 years old is in care, the provider shall arrange the home so that:
(1)
All electrical sockets within reach of a child are plugged or capped;
(2)
Suitable protective barriers are placed at locations accessible and potentially hazardous to children; and
(3)
Child-proof devices are placed on cabinets and drawers that contain items potentially hazardous to children.
C.
Window Coverings. A window covering installed:
(1)
Before October 1, 2010, may not have unsecured cords, beads, ropes, or strings that are accessible to a child in care; or
(2)
On or after October 1, 2010, shall be cordless.
D.
In a home approved to provide care for infants or toddlers, the provider shall designate space for mothers to breastfeed or express breast milk that:
(1)
Is not located in a bathroom;
(2)
Has access to an electrical outlet;
(3)
Has appropriate seating;
(4)
Has access to running water; and
(5)
Accommodates a mother’s need for privacy.