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(c) Toilet training equipment shall be provided to children who are being toilet trained. (d) There shall be at least one sink with hot and cold running water under pressure in or near each toilet area. (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) Toilets, toilet seat adapters, sinks and restrooms shall be cleaned at least daily and shall be in good repair. (g) Liquid or granular soap and disposable towels shall be provided at each sink. (h) Children shall not be left unattended in a bathtub or shower. (i) Easily cleanable receptacles shall be provided for waste material. B. Outdoor space (1) The outdoor space shall be free from hazards and litter. (2) Outdoor walkways shall be free from debris, leaves, ice, snow, and obstruction. (3) 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. C. Furniture, toys, and recreational equipment shall meet the following requirements: (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 U.S. 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) The sides of playpens shall remain latched as long as a child is using the playpen. If playpens are used, they shall have waterproof, washable, comfortable pads. (5) All arts and crafts and play materials shall be nontoxic. (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. Cushioning material such as mats, wood chips or sand shall be used under climbers, slides, swings, and large pieces of equipment. (8) Swings shall be located to minimize accidents and shall have soft and flexible seats. (9) 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 shall be located in shaded areas or otherwise protected from the sun. (12) Outdoor equipment shall be arranged so that children can be seen at all times. (13) The height of play equipment shall be developmentally and size appropriate. (14) Sand in a sand box shall be securely covered when not in use and, if outdoors, constructed to provide for drainage. (15) 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. Indoor recreational equipment and furnishings shall be clean and shall be of safe construction and free of sharp edges and loose or rusty points. (16) 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. D. Rest equipment