Section 2009.APPENDIX D Minimum Equipment and Supplies – Infant and Toddler Programs

TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION

CHAPTER XI: DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

PART 2009 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR GROUP DAY CARE HOMES

SECTION 2009.APPENDIX D MINIMUM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES – INFANT AND TODDLER PROGRAMS

Section 2009.APPENDIX D   Minimum

Equipment and Supplies – Infant and Toddler Programs

INFANT PROGRAMS

TODDLER PROGRAMS

Furnishings:

1.

Sufficient

infant-sized tables and chairs with backs for infants able to sit alone. One

chair per infant; no folding chairs.

1.

Same as furniture for

preschool programs plus:

2.

One crib

with mattress and blanket per infant in attendance.

2.

Training chairs. (Stackable

cots may be substituted for napping.)

3.

Ten-unit

first-aid kit.

4.

Crib with mattress

and blanket for ill infant.

5.

Chairs with

backs (for staff).

6.

Low open

shelves and bookcases (one foot per child).

7.

Space and

equipment for maintenance of children's records.

8.

Adult

rocker.

9.

Individual

space for outer clothing.

10.

High

chairs.

11.

Infant

seats.

12.

Baby

walkers (optional).

13.

Bathing

tub.

13.

Bathing tub.

14.

Changing

table with changeable covering.

14.

Changing table with changeable

covering.

15.

Diaper pail

with liners.

15.

Diaper pail with liners.

Toilet with training seat, child-size toilet or potty chair.

16.

Area rug or

carpeting.

17.

Play pens

(optional).

18.

Gates as

needed for safety.

18.

Gates as needed for safety.

19.

Refrigerator.

Active large-muscle play:

1.

Large

building blocks (may be of non-durable material)

SAME AS

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

2.

Five pieces

of durable large-muscle equipment such as:

2.

Five  pieces of durable,

large-muscle equipment such as:

Baby

bouncers

Two-step

slide

Large

turning balls

Rocking

boat

Body

wheels

Indoor gym

house

Riding

stools

Swing

3.

Large open

plastic ball.

Tunnel

4.

Water-play

equipment

Climber

Art and music activities:

1.

Phonograph

SAME AS PRESCHOOL

PROGRAMS.

2.

Records –

at least six.

3.

Musical

pull-toys.

4.

Rattles.

5.

Drum

(without stocks)

.30(b)(6))

6.         Bathroom

doors shall be able to be opened by staff from outside the room if necessary

(see Section 2009.30(b)(4))

7.         Closet

doors shall be able to open from inside the closet without the use of a key

(see Section 2009.30(b)(5))

8.         Paths

of escape from the home have operable lighting (light bulbs are in place and

functioning) (see Section 2009.30(b)(3))

9.         Protective

covers for all electrical receptacles are provided in areas occupied by

children (see Section 2009.30(a)(3))

10.       Heating

equipment in spaces occupied by children are separated by partitions, screens

or other means to protect children from hot surfaces and open flames (see

Section 2009.30(a)(8))

11.       Carbon

monoxide detectors are installed and operable in areas occupied by children

(see Section 2009.30(a)(5))

Operating

Requirements (renewal and subsequent monitoring visits)

12.       There

is a comprehensive written fire emergency response plan in the home (see

Section 2009.30(q))

13.       There

are emergency egress and relocation monthly drills conducted by the caregiver

with children participation (see Section 2009.30(q)(4))

14.       Monthly

basic fire safety inspections of the home are conducted by the caregiver or

staff members in the home (see Section 2009.30(b)(9))

15.       Daily

fire safety inspections are done by the caregiver or staff to ensure that

escape paths are clear and exit doors and escape windows are operable (see

Section 2009.30(b)(10))

16.       Corridors

are clear of clothing and personal effects (see Section 2009.30(b)(1))

17.       Flammable

and combustible artwork and teaching materials attached directly to the walls

are limited to no more than 20% of the wall area (see Section 2009.30(a)(14))

18.        Caregiver

and staff are awake and alert when children are present in the home (see Section

2009.35(k))