(t)
Humidification must be provided in winter months.
(u) Humidification equipment should be monitored by the medical
authority.
(v) Furniture, fixtures, and play equipment must be scaled to the
children using them and be safe, sanitary, and inspected daily.
(w) Toys should not have sharp points or be coated with toxic or
flammable materials.
(x)
Washable toys are preferred.
(y) Cots, cribs, beds, and playpens should be sized for the children
served; they must be placed at least 3 feet apart from each other on all sides.
(z)
Mattresses must have waterproof covers.
(aa)
Cribs and other similar equipment are to be washed daily
with detergent solution.
(bb)
Spaces between crib slats should be no greater than 2
3/8 inches.
(cc) The CDS facilities should provide only disposable
diapers. Parents can provide either cloth or disposable diapers.
(dd) Cloth diapers must be placed in a plastic bag labeled with
the child's name and returned to the parent.
(ee)
Child development service personnel will not launder
diapers.
(ff) Disposable diapers must be placed in tightly closed
containers with plastic linings and then into outside refuse containers.
(gg) Soiled diapers must not be stored in areas where they
(hh)
Play and activity areas require a minimum of 30-foot
(ii)
Staff work space and examining areas require at least
(jj)
All facilities must be clean and in good repair.
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