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123.3 A Licensee shall provide a block or step for a child’s use for each toilet and sink at a Facility that is too high to be used by one (1) or more enrolled children without assistance.

123.4 A Licensee shall provide toilet training chairs or seats (or both), at the discretion of the Facility, for use by any child or children who require them. Training chairs shall be emptied promptly and sanitized after each use. Training chairs shall be made of non-porous, synthetic products. Training chairs shall remain in the bathroom facilities.

123.5 A Licensee shall provide toilet paper, soap and single-use paper towels at each bathroom in a manner accessible for independent use by children.

123.6 A Licensee caring for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers shall provide at least one (1) changing table for every ten (10) children that are not independently using toilet facilities, based on the license capacity of the Facility.

123.7 A Licensee shall ensure that changing tables meet the following requirements:

(a)Have impervious, nonabsorbent, smooth surfaces that do…#

(a) Have impervious, nonabsorbent, smooth surfaces that do not trap soil and are easily disinfected;

(b)Be sturdy and stable to prevent tipping over;#

(b) Be sturdy and stable to prevent tipping over;

(c)Be at a convenient height for use by Facility staff; and#

(d)Be equipped with railings or barriers.#

(d) Be equipped with railings or barriers.

123.8 A Licensee shall sanitize changing tables after each use.

124 HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR A FACILITY'S PREMISES: INDOOR ENVIRONMENT

124.1 A Licensee shall ensure that interior space designated for the use of children is available to children when the center is in operation and is arranged to allow each child adequate space for free movement and active play.

124.2 A Licensee shall ensure that the temperature within each room of program space shall be maintained at between sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit (68°F) and seventy- five degrees Fahrenheit (75°F) from October through March, and between sixty- eight degrees Fahrenheit (68°F) and eighty-two degrees Fahrenheit (82°F) from April through September.

124.3 Protrusions such as pipes, wood ends, or long bolts that may catch a child’s clothing are prohibited.