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Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

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Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-10(c)(1)] · There shall be a sufficient quantity and variety of indoor and outdoor equipment which is appropriate to the needs of the children, their developmental levels and interests and is available for their use. There shall be equipment that encourages large and fine muscle activity, solitary and group play and quiet play. All manufacturer guidelines shall be followed for furniture, equipment and any toy that is accessible to children. Any furniture, equipment or toy that has been identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as unsafe or subject to recall shall be removed from the facility or repaired as indicated.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

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

[19a-87b-10(c)(4)] · The provider shall develop and implement a written schedule that is flexible, with time for free choice play, outdoor play, snacks, meals and a rest period.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[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 Jun 25, 2025

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

[19a-87b-9(c)] · All potentially harmful substances and materials shall be inaccessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(d)(4)(D)] · Every stairway shall have a sturdy handrail with no areas in which a child may fall through, shall provide safe passageway and be maintained free of obstructions. There shall be a gate or other structure in place that may be hung, drawn or lowered at the entry of stairways accessible to children to prevent falls.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(d)(6)] · The provider shall have smoke detectors, in operating condition, placed in the home so as to protect day care children's sleeping areas, play areas and the basement. There shall be at least one smoke detector on each level of the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(d)(7)] · Family child care homes that utilize combustible fuel shall be equipped with at least one operable carbon monoxide (CO) detector on each occupied level of the home. CO detectors shall comply with the Underwriters Laboratories Standards for Safety and shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(d)(8)] · The provider shall have easily accessible to the area of child care a minimum of one ABC multi-purpose fire extinguisher in operating condition that contains at least five pounds of fire extinguishing agent and shall have knowledge of its use and the ability to manage its use. Each fire extinguisher shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, at a height not to exceed five (5) feet above the floor. Extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured in order to allow for immediate access.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

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

[19a-87b-9(f)(1-2)] · There shall be sufficient indoor and outdoor play space to ensure appropriate activities, safety and comfort for the children at the facility. When outdoor play space does not exist at the facility, the provider shall identify alternate outdoor play space and develop a written plan that ensures the safe transportation of children to and from the alternate outdoor play space. The outdoor play space shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies, and other hazards by barriers, which effectively bar access in a manner safe for children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

[19a-87b-9(o)] · The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from household pets and other animals at the facility. Animal waste shall be kept inaccessible to children. The provider shall develop and implement a written plan to keep any animal kept at the facility inaccessible to the children if the animal is known to be dangerous or aggressive. A current rabies vaccination certificate shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each dog and cat over fourteen (14) weeks of age. The provider shall be responsible for maintaining any animal kept at the facility in accordance with all applicable local and state laws and to have such documentation on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

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