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aerosol can, pesticide, poison, and other toxic material is stored in the original labeled container. This does not applyto a spray bottle that contains a commercial sanitizing solution or a bleach-water solution used to sanitize toys, tables, counters, and other surfaces throughout the day, if the bottle is appropriately labeled and is stored so that it is: • Inaccessible to children and stored separately from medication and food; and • Used according to the manufacturer’s instruction for the intended purpose, and in a manner that it will not contaminate a play surface, food service or food preparation area and in a manner that is not a hazard to children.

b. Poisonous Plants A provider must submit to the Designee a list of all poisonous plants maintained in the child care, including flower garden, house, trees and shrubs, vegetable garden and wild plants and a description of how they will protect children from being harmed by the plants.

Some common poisonous household plants include but are not limited to: poinsettia, dieffenbachia, English ivy, mother-in-law, and philodendron. The provider must inform each parent of children in care of the poisonous plant(s) present and how the provider will protect the children from harm.

4240-4 IN-HOME PROVIDER HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS This section will focus on In-home providers who must be in compliance with Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) 7 AAC 41. The parent(s) using an In-home caregiver is responsible to ensure their home has the necessary equipment and their caregiver follows the guidelines to ensure the requirements of this section are met.

The Designee monitors In-home providers with on-site assistance from the Child Care Program Office (CCPO) or Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) Licensing Staff.