(p) Glass in outside windows less than 32 inches above the floor level must be of safety grade or otherwise protected by use of barriers to avoid accidental impact. (q) Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children and present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows. (r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure. (s) Door latches, locks and covers. (1) Every closet door latch that is accessible to children must be constructed to enable children to open the door from inside the closet. (2) Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible to the staff. (3) Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors. (t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws, and used in all programs where children nap. (u) The use of trampolines by day care children is prohibited, except for small one person exercise trampolines. (v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children. (w) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the use or the health care plan indicates that the product be product’s program’s mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a
(p) Glass in outside windows less than 32 inches above the floor level must be of safety grade or otherwise protected by use of barriers to avoid accidental impact. (q) Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children and present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows. (r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure. (s) Door latches, locks and covers. (1) Every closet door latch that is accessible to children must be constructed to enable children to open the door from inside the closet. (2) Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible to the staff. (3) Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors. (t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws, and used in all programs where children nap. (u) The use of trampolines by day care children is prohibited, except for small one person exercise trampolines. (v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children. (w) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product’s use or the program’s health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a
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