Regulation .03 Activity Materials, Equipment, and Furnishings.
Regulation .03 Activity Materials, Equipment, and Furnishings.LinkCopy Citation
A.
For indoor and outdoor activities, a provider 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;
(4)
In good repair, clean, nontoxic, and free from hazards including lead paint; and
(5)
Culturally sensitive and representative of the children in care.
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 in care:
(1)
May include furniture and other furnishings used by residents in the child care home; and
(2)
Shall be scaled in proportion to the child's size.