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(1) Be clean and free from hazards such as broken or loose parts, rust or peeling paint, pinch or crush points, unstable bases, sharp edges, exposed bolts, and openings that could cause head or limb entrapment; (2) 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; (3) Be developmentally and size appropriate, accommodating the maximum number of children involved in an activity at any one time; (4) Playpens are not allowed in licensed care. (5) All arts and crafts and play materials shall be nontoxic; (6) The height of play equipment shall be developmentally and size appropriate; (7) Sand in a sand box shall be securely covered when not in use and, if outdoors, constructed to provide for drainage; (8) Indoor recreational equipment and furnishings shall be cleaned and disinfected when they are soiled or at least once weekly and shall be of safe construction and free of sharp edges and loose or rusty points. D. Rest equipment (1) Cribs shall meet the requirements of the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). (2) Each infant, toddler, two year old and preschool child shall be assigned an individual, clean, and developmentally appropriate crib, cot, or mat appropriately labeled with the child’s name and/or charted and used only by that child. (3) Cribs, cots, and mats shall be made of easily cleanable material. (4) Placement of sleeping and napping equipment shall allow ready access to each child by staff. (5) Individual, clean, appropriate coverings shall be provided. (6) Cots and mats shall be stored so that the surface on which a child lies does not touch the floor. E. Environmental hazards (1) Poisons or harmful agents (a) Poisons or harmful agents shall be kept locked, stored in the original containers, labeled and inaccessible to children. (b) Poisons or harmful agents shall be purchased in childproof containers, if available. (c) Play materials, including arts and crafts, shall be non-poisonous. (d) Poisonous plants are not permitted. (e) Pesticides shall be of a type applied by a licensed exterminator in a manner approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Pesticides shall be used in strict compliance with label instructions and should not be used while children are present. Pesticide containers shall be prominently and distinctly marked or labeled for easy identification of contents and stored in a secure site accessible only to authorized staff. (2) Water hazards (a) Swimming pools located at the center or used by the center shall conform to the regulations of DHEC for construction, use, and maintenance. (b) Swimming pools, stationary wading pools and other water sources such as ditches, streams, ponds, and lakes shall be made inaccessible to children by a secure fence that is at least 4 feet high; exits and entrances shall have self-closing, positive latching gates with locking devices. (c) Children shall not be permitted in hot tubs, spas, or saunas. (d) Children shall not be permitted to play in areas where there are swimming pools or other water sources without constant supervision. (3) Firearms, weapons, and ammunition are not permitted in the center or on the premises without the express permission of the authorities in charge of the premises or property. This does not apply to a guard, law enforcement officer, or member of the armed forces, or student of military science.