DCF 250.07(3)(a)(a) Safe indoor and outdoor play equipment shall be provided and shall be all of the following: DCF 250.07(3)(a)2.2. Of sturdy construction with no sharp, rough, loose, or pointed edges, in good operating condition, and anchored when necessary. DCF 250.07(3)(a)3.3. Placed so as to avoid danger of accident or collision and to permit freedom of action. DCF 250.07(3)(a)5.5. Used in accordance with all manufacturer’s instructions and any manufacturer’s recommendations that may affect the safety of children in care. DCF 250.07(3)(b)(b) Various types of play equipment shall be provided to allow for large and small muscle activity, dramatic play, creative expression and intellectual stimulation. DCF 250.07(3)(c)(c) Indoor play equipment shall be provided to allow each child a choice of at least 3 activities involving equipment when all children are involved in using equipment. DCF 250.07(3)(d)(d) Outdoor play equipment shall be provided to allow each child at least one activity when all children are using equipment at the same time. DCF 250.07(3)(e)(e) Trampolines and inflatable bounce surfaces on the premises shall not be in areas accessible to children and may not be used by the children in care. DCF 250.07(3)(f)(f) Furnishings shall be clean, durable, and safe with no sharp, rough, loose, or pointed edges. DCF 250.07(3)(g)2.2. Storage space for equipment, bedding, and children’s clothing and personal belongings. DCF 250.07 NoteNote: Lists suggesting kinds and numbers of equipment for centers are available from the Child Care Information Center by calling 1-800-362-7353.
DCF 250.07(4)(a)(a) Children under 5 years of age in care for more than 4 consecutive hours shall have a nap or rest period. DCF 250.07(4)(b)(b) A provider shall permit children who do not sleep after 30 minutes and children who wake up early to get up and shall help them to have a quiet time through the use of equipment or activities which do not disturb other children. DCF 250.07(4)(c)(c) Each child one year of age or older who has a nap or rest period shall be provided with a sleeping surface that is clean, safe, washable, and placed at least 2 feet from the next sleeping child. The sleeping surface may be any of the following: DCF 250.07(4)(cm)(cm) Each child under one year of age who naps or sleeps shall be provided with a clean, safe, washable crib or playpen that meets the applicable safety standards in 16 CFR Part 1219 or 1220 and shall be placed at least 2 feet from the nearest sleeping child. Cribs or playpens may be placed end-to-end if a solid partition separates the crib or playpen, and an aisle not less than 2 feet in width is maintained between sleeping surfaces. DCF 250.07(4)(d)(d) Each child one year of age or older who is not using a sleeping bag shall be provided with an individually identified sheet and blanket that may be used only by that child until it is washed. Sleeping bags and bedding shall be stored in a sanitary manner and washed at least after every 5 uses or as soon as possible if wet or soiled. DCF 250.07(4)(e)(e) Infants shall sleep alone in cribs or playpens. Two related children may share a double bed. No more than one child may occupy a single size bed, cot, mat or sleeping bag.