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(1) Cribs shall meet the specification of the CPSC. (2) Individual, clean, developmentally appropriate cribs, cots, or mats shall be provided for each infant, toddler, and preschool child, labeled with the child’s name 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 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 group child care home or used by the group child care home 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 to be kept in a locked drawer or cabinet. (4) Animals: The following requirements apply in regard to animals: (a) Healthy animals which present no apparent threat to the health and safety of the children shall be permitted, provided they are cleaned, properly housed, fed and cared for and have had required vaccinations, as appropriate; (b) Animals shall not be permitted if a child in the room or area is allergic to the specific type of animal; (c) Animal litter and waste shall not be accessible to children; and (d) Reptiles and rodents shall not be accessible to children without adult supervision. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 29, Issue No. 6, eff June 24, 2005. 114–518. Meal Requirements and Preparation, Serving, Storage and Protection of Food Supplies. A. Meal requirements (1) If food is provided by the group child care home, the following requirements shall be met: (a) Daily menus shall be dated and posted in a conspicuous location in public view; (b) Meals and snacks provided shall be in compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Care Food Program Guidelines. Group child care homes that do not provide overnight care shall serve at least one meal and at least one snack, which meet USDA Child Care Food Program Guidelines. Group child care homes providing care between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and midnight shall additionally meet USDA Child Care Food Program Guidelines in