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numbers, ages, and needs of the infants, toddlers, preschool, or school-age enrolled children.
126.2 Materials, equipment, and supplies accessible to children shall be age appropriate, safe, in good repair, clean, and non-toxic, and shall be accessible to and appropriate for children with special needs, if the Facility provides care to such children.
126.3 All playthings, equipment, supplies, furnishings, and other materials provided by a Licensee for use by children shall meet the standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Society for Testing and Materials, and shall:
(a) Be sturdy enough that they will not splinter;
(b) Not have sharp points or rough edges;
(c) Have lead-free, non-toxic paint or finishes;
(d) Be washable, regularly washed, and maintained in good repair; and
(e) Comply with Federal standards regarding small toys and objects for use by children.
126.4 Notwithstanding any requirement or prohibition in Subsection 126.3, children under three (3) years of age but no younger than thirty (30) months may be enrolled in a Montessori preschool classroom containing materials, equipment, and supplies that are consistent with the full implementation of the Montessori curriculum, as long as children have been evaluated and found to be developmentally ready for the curriculum by the program director, the lead teachers, and the parent(s) or guardian(s).
126.5 A Licensee shall prohibit the use of the following at all times:
(a) Infant walkers;
(b) Crib gyms;
(c) Collapsible cribs;
(d) Playpens; and
(e) Projectile toys.
126.6 In addition to the requirements contained within this chapter, all playthings, equipment, supplies, furnishings, and other materials provided by a Licensee for