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(b) If seat adapters are used for toilet training, they shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. (c) Toilet training equipment shall be provided to children who are being toilet trained. (d) There shall be at least one sink with running water under pressure for every 20 children over two years of age. Sinks shall be located in or near each toilet area. It is recommended that water be a minimum of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. (e) Toilets and sinks shall be at heights accessible to the children using them or shall be equipped with safe and sturdy platforms or steps. (f) Privacy shall be provided for toilets used by preschool and school age children. (g) Floor and wall surfaces in the toilet area shall have smooth, washable surfaces. Carpeting is not permitted in the toilet area. (h) Toilets, toilet seat adapters, sinks and restrooms shall be cleaned at least daily and shall be in good repair. (i) Liquid or granular soap and disposable towels shall be provided at each sink. (j) Children shall not be left unattended in a bathtub or shower. (k) Easily cleanable receptacles shall be provided for waste material. Toilet rooms used by women shall be provided with at least one covered waste receptacle. (l ) Bathroom facilities shall be completely enclosed. B. Outdoor space (1) The director shall provide at least seventy-five (75) square feet of outdoor play space per child. Where outdoor space is insufficient at the center, the director and/or staff may take the children outdoors in shifts or utilize parks or other outdoor play areas which meet safety requirements and which are easily accessible. (2) The outdoor space shall be free from hazards and litter. (3) Outdoor walkways shall be free from debris, leaves, ice, snow, and obstruction. (4) Children shall be restricted from unsafe areas and conditions such as traffic, parking areas, ditches, and steep slopes by a fence or natural barrier that is at least four feet high. (5) Outdoor recreational equipment shall meet the standards of the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), if applicable. Recalled products listed by the CPSC shall not be accessible to children. (6) Outdoor recreational equipment shall be made of durable, non-rusting, non-poisonous materi- als, and shall be sturdy. (7) Stationary outdoor equipment shall be firmly anchored and shall not be placed on a concrete or asphalt surface. (8) Swings shall be located to minimize accidents and shall have soft and flexible seats. (9) Cushioning material such as mats, wood chips or sand shall be used under climbers, slides, swings, and large pieces of equipment. Cushioning material shall extend at least six (6) feet beyond the equipment and swings. (10) Slides shall have secure guards along both sides of the ladder and placed in a shaded area. (11) Outdoor metal equipment that is uncoated shall be located in shaded areas or otherwise protected from the sun. Teachers shall check the temperature by touch prior to children playing on it. (12) Outdoor equipment shall be arranged so that children can be seen at all times. (13) A properly fitting bicycle helmet that is approved by American National Standards Institute, Snell Memorial Foundation, or American Society for Testing and Materials, shall be worn by each child when riding a bicycle, skateboard, roller blades, or skates. Helmets are optional for use with tricycles. C. Furniture, toys, and recreational equipment shall: