Child Care Regulations

Last updated 2015

7.6.1.B
Playground sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day to help keep them free of cat and other animal excrement, litter and debris. This requirement only applies to designated sand boxes and does not include sand used as a resilient material or other ground covering.

7.7.1.A.2,3
Child care facilities operating in buildings built prior to 1978 must be evaluated for the presence of lead prior to conducting repairs or remodeling. A lead-based paint determination must be made either by a certified inspector or risk assessor, or a certified renovator. The results of these determinations must be on file at each child care facility. Repairs to address peeling or chipping paint or remodeling must be done in a manner that prevents hazards associated with lead.

7.7.1.D
Chemical air fresheners, scent enhanced products such as candles, essential oils, spray and plug-in air fresheners, incense, moth crystals or moth balls, or toilet/urinal deodorizer blocks are not allowed to be used. The source of noxious odors are to be removed to the extent possible by removing the source of the noxious odor or by dissipating odors through cleaning and ventilation.

7.8.4.I
Restrooms, bath and shower rooms must be provided with working mechanical exhaust vented to the outside.

7.9.4.A.2
If organic materials such as beans, pasta, rice, or other dry food items are used in sensory tables, the materials may be used for only one week and then must be discarded.

7.10.1.C
Disease outbreaks involving symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat with fever or flu-like must be reported to the Health Department.

7.10.1.C.3
Facilities must have a written illness policy for staff and children regarding symptoms of illness that require exclusion from the child care facility. Child Illness Policy and Staff Illness Policy

7.10.1.C.9
Illness logs must be developed and kept to record symptoms of illnesses occurring among children attending the facility. Illness logs must be maintained at the facility for two months. The logs must include: the child’s name or other identifying information, the child’s assigned classroom or group, symptoms, date and time of onset, actions taken and the date and time child was returned to group setting. Illness Surveillance Log

7.10.5.C.2 (sanitizer) and 7.10.6.D.1 (disinfectant)
The concentration of bulk containers or individual containers of sanitizers or disinfectants must be mixed or tested daily.

7.12.3.E.6
Infant bottles containing breast milk must be labeled with the child’s name and must be differentiated by colored labels or another method approved by the Department.

7.14.2.F
Prior to beginning any renovation or demolition activity the facility must be assessed for the presence of asbestos. Assessments must be conducted by an asbestos building inspector. Copies of assessments must be on file at the facility.

7.14.2.H
By May 1, 2017, radon testing must be conducted in all existing facilities. The results of these tests must be on file at the facility. Radon Information and Radon Testing and Results.

7.14.2.H.1
New child care facilities or remodeled sections of existing facilities must complete radon tests within six months of occupancy. Radon Information and Radon Testing and Results.

7.14.3.D
Food items used as art and science materials must be labeled “not for consumption” or equivalent language to describe their intended use.