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(a) Be large enough that they cannot be swallowed; and

(b) Not have small parts that may loosen and fall off, such as buttons on stuffed animals.

126.7 A Licensee shall ensure that there are sufficient quantities of materials and equipment to keep all children engaged, even if in different activities, at all times, and to:

(a) Avoid excessive competition among the children and long waits for use of the materials and equipment; and

(b) Provide for a variety of experiences and appeal to the individual interests of the children

126.8 A Licensee shall ensure that materials provided to children are culturally sensitive, culturally relevant, and designed to promote:

(a) Social and emotional development;

(b) Cognitive development;

(c) Language development and communication skills;

(e) Creative expression; and

(f) Fine and gross motor skills.

126.9 A Licensee shall remove and repair, or discard all furniture, equipment, and materials that are not usable because they are broken or hazardous.

126.10 Light bulbs shall be shatter proof or appropriately shielded to prevent product contamination and injuries due to breakage.

126.11 A Licensee may provide helmets for use while riding wheeled equipment so long as the helmets meet the requirements in Subsection 126.22. If a Facility provides helmets for shared use of children while riding wheeled equipment, the Licensee shall wipe down each helmet with wet wash cloth after each use.

126.12 A Licensee shall have available a sufficient number of strollers or carriages with appropriate restraints for infants and non-ambulatory enrolled children.