Regulation .03 Activity Materials, Equipment, and Furnishings.
Regulation .03 Activity Materials, Equipment, and Furnishings.LinkCopy Citation
A.
For indoor and outdoor activities, an operator shall provide to each group of children in care a sufficient quantity and variety of activity materials, equipment, and furnishings according to the numbers, ages, and developmental needs of the children.
B.
Activity materials and equipment shall be:
(1)
Provided for:
(a)
Vigorous play;
(b)
Creative and dramatic play;
(c)
Socialization;
(d)
Manipulation, including construction materials;
(e)
Exploration of art, music, language arts, and science; and
(f)
Individual pursuits;
(2)
Appropriate to each child's individual development of cognitive, social, emotional, and fine and gross motor skills;
(3)
Easily accessible to each child for whose use they are intended; and
(4)
In good repair, clean, nontoxic, and free from hazards including lead paint.
C.
In reviewing materials and equipment in before-school and after-school programs, the office shall take into consideration that the child has attended an instructional program during regular school hours.
D.
Furnishings used by a child shall be scaled in proportion to the child's size.
E.
The operator shall provide multipurpose tables and chairs for children who are 2 years old or older.