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142.5 When children are in the care of the Facility, either on the premises or off-site, no staff member, resident, or visitor shall be under the influence of, or consume, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or legal drugs that cause impairment.

142.6 A Licensee shall ensure that no illegal substances or drugs, including marijuana, are on the Facility’s premises.

142.7 A Licensee shall ensure that no firearms or other weapons are on the Facility’s premises, with the exception of those licensed and appropriately in the possession and control of armed security guards authorized to protect the Facility premises.

142.8 A Licensee shall ensure that all appliances, sharp utensils, and other dangerous devices are kept inaccessible to children at all times.

143 HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE: SUPPORTING HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT

143.1 A licensed Child Development Facility (“Licensee”) serving children in a full-day program shall ensure that each child, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, has a minimum of two (2) hours of active playtime each day, including a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes of outdoor activity, weather permitting. During outdoor play, children shall be dressed appropriately for weather and temperature.

143.2 A Licensee shall provide one (1) hour of structured active play and guided physical activity, and one (1) hour of child‐initiated unstructured physical activity. A Licensee shall schedule children attending less than a full‐day program to participate in a proportionate amount of such physical activities. In inclement weather, a Licensee shall encourage and support active play in a safe indoor play area.

143.3 Children shall not be engaged in sedentary activities or activities requiring them to sit passively for more than sixty (60) minutes continuously, except during scheduled rest or nap time.

143.4 Restrictive infant equipment such as swings, stationary activity centers, infant seats, and molded seats, if used, shall only be used for a maximum of thirty (30) minutes, twice a day. A Licensee shall ensure that safety straps are used and that infants are supervised when placed in equipment.

143.5 A Licensee shall prohibit children less than two (2) years of age from viewing television, videos, or other visual recordings, unless a supervising staff member directly interacts with the children during this viewing time.

143.6 A Licensee shall limit viewing of television, videos, or other visual recordings to no more than sixty (60) minutes total per day for children ages two (2) and older.