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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 13A.18.05.08" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="18" chapter_num="05" heading="Sanitary Facilities and Supplies.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Except as set forth at §B of this regulation, the provider shall provide one toilet and one sink that are:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Maintained in good operating condition and in a sanitary manner;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Easily accessible to the children; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Equipped with water-resistant, nonabsorbent platforms which are safely constructed at a height that allows children to use the toilet and sink unassisted.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>For each group of children younger than 2 years old in a room, there shall be an approved diapering area with a sink that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Is used only for diapering and toileting purposes; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Permits continuous observation of, and immediate response to, each child in the group.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Each toilet room shall have:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A floor with a water-resistant, nonabsorbent finish;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Smoothly finished walls with a hard surface; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Approved and functioning natural or mechanical ventilation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Portable toilets, also known as potty-chairs, may not be used.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Each toilet room shall contain individual paper towels, a trash receptacle, soap, and toilet paper.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>All sanitary supplies in a toilet room shall be available within reach of a child capable of using the toilet unassisted.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Toiletry and grooming articles, drinking cups, towels, face cloths, brushes, and combs may not be shared.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>