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(2) Diapers shall be checked for wetness and feces at least hourly and whenever the child exhibits discomfort. Soiled diapers shall be changed immediately. (3) Soiled diapers shall be placed in a plastic-lined, covered, leak-proof container which shall be emptied and cleaned daily. (4) Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and water after each diapering. In the case of infants, hands may be cleaned with single-use pre-moistened towels. I. Toilets and sinks (1) A minimum of one flush toilet and one sink shall be available for children. (2) Potty chairs and seat adaptors are to be used in the bathroom only. Contents shall be disposed of in a toilet, and chairs/adaptors shall be sanitized with bleach water after each use. (3) Water, liquid or granular soap, and disposable towels shall be provided. (4) If children brush their teeth at the family child care home, each child shall have a separate, labeled toothbrush, stored with bristles exposed to circulating air, and not in contact with another toothbrush. HISTORY: Added by SCSR 48–5 Doc. No. 5229, eff May 24, 2024. 114–535. Physical Site. A. Indoor Space (1) Home structure (a) Floors, walls and ceilings shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from hazards. (b) All rooms shall be adequately lighted and ventilated. Lights and ventilation systems shall comply with the local and/or state building codes. (c) There shall be areas protected from general walkways within the family child care home where crawling children can be on the floor to explore. (d) Interior stairs that are not enclosed shall have a barrier to prevent falls and shall have a nonskid surface. (e) Electrical outlets shall be covered with a child proof cover, safety plug, or other safety barrier to prevent electrical shock when not in use. (2) Furniture, toys, and recreational equipment shall meet the following requirements: (a) Furnishings and toys shall be of safe construction, free from sharp edges and loose or rusty points. (b) Playpens and Pack n’ Plays are not permitted. (c) Mobile walkers are not permitted. (d) No toys accessible to infants and toddlers shall be small enough to swallow. (e) Products recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall not be accessible to children. (3) Animals are permitted as long as they do not pose an apparent threat to the health of the children, are cleaned, are housed properly, are fed, and have the required vaccinations. (a) Children and caregivers shall wash their hands thoroughly after contact with animals. (b) Animal litter and waste shall not be accessible to children. (c) Reptiles, amphibians, and rodents shall not be accessible to children. B. Non-Infant Sleeping and Resting (1) Individual, comfortable and sanitary equipment for sleeping and resting shall be provided. (2) Beds, cots and mats shall be made of easily cleanable material. (3) Placement of beds, cots, or mats shall allow caregivers to have ready access to each individual child. C. Outdoor Space (1) Outside space shall be free from hazards and litter.