[19a-87b-9(b)] · The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that may be potentially dangerous to children.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(d)(3)] · Electrical cords and appliances shall be secured and in good repair. Electrical cords shall not hang within reach of children. Protective covers or approved safety outlets shall be provided for all electrical receptacles in all areas accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(d)(9)] · The provider shall show documentation that any auxiliary heater installed after original construction of the facility has been inspected and approved for proper and safe installation by an authorized licensed professional and, where applicable the local building official. All devices shall be safely located, shall be properly cleaned and maintained with a barrier where necessary for the protection of children receiving family child care services. All heating systems and devices shall not pose a hazard to children.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(f)(2) and/or 19a-87b-9(f)(4)] · When there is a swimming pool or any other bodies of water at the facility or near enough to the facility to attract or be accessible to children at any time of the year, there shall be a sturdy fence or barrier, four (4) feet high or higher, which totally and effectively bars access to the water by the children. All entries and exits through such fence or barrier shall have self-closing, self-latching devices or locks. When an outside wall of the facility that serves as one side of the fence or barrier to the body of water has a doorway, such doorway shall remain locked. Shallow wading pools that are not fenced shall be emptied after each use and shall not collect water. Decorative ponds, fish ponds, fountains or similar bodies of water that do not have a fence or barrier, shall be completely covered with childproofing grate or other barrier to prevent access to children.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(h)] · The washing and toileting facilities shall be adequate to ensure the health, safety and comfort of the children in care. A mechanism for individual hand drying shall be accessible. Sewage and garbage disposal systems shall ensure a sanitary environment. Garbage and trash shall be disposed of properly and kept covered.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.