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and • Fruits and vegetables are thoroughly washed with potable water before use.

b. Bottle Feedings The provider must observe the following requirements for bottle feedings if caring for infants: • Bottle feedings prepared by the provider must be consistent with bottle feedings given athome; • An infant must be fed on demand; • A child on bottle feedings must either be held or fed sitting up. If the child is unable to sit up they must be held during the feeding; and • A bottle will not be propped for a child and a child is not permitted to hold or carry its bottle at times other thanthe feeding.

The provider must obtain information concerning any food allergies or special dietary needs of each child and plan that child’s meals accordingly.

Except for medical reasons, a provider will not deny a meal or snack to a child, force feed a child, or otherwise coerce a child to eat against the child’s will for any reason.

4240-3 B. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS An Approved Relative provider must ensure the basic environment health and safety of children in care by meeting the requirements of 7 AAC 41.220 summarized below. Providers shall ensure:

1. There is a functional telephone or other identified means of communication available at all times;

2. An ample supply of potable water;

3. Clean and sanitary toiletfacilities;

4. The child care and surrounding grounds are keptclean, sanitary, safe, and in good repair;