Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Department of Human Services › Chapter 891.2 - REGISTRATION OF FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Subchapter 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STANDARDS › Section 17-891.2-68 - Environmental hazards

Current through June, 2024
The premises, both indoor and outdoor, in which a child
					 care program is carried out shall be free of environmental hazards, shall be
					 clean and comfortable, and shall provide for adequate space to meet the needs
					 of the children as follows:
(1) The
				  provider shall control rodents and insects;
(2) All entrances and exits shall be
				  secured;
(3) The outdoor space
				  shall be fenced or shall have natural barriers or other protective conditions
				  to deter children from getting into unsafe areas;
(4) There shall be no open drainage ditches,
				  wells, or holes into which children may fall;
(5) Drainage shall be adequate to prevent
				  stagnant pools of water from accumulating;
(6) Garbage and trash shall be stored in
				  covered containers out of reach of the children and shall be removed frequently
				  enough to avoid creating a health hazard or nuisances;
(7) Sharp objects, household kitchen items,
				  and tools shall be kept in a safe location and out of children's reach or shall
				  be supervised when used safely;
(8)
				  Poisons, drugs, harmful chemicals, and other dangerous articles such as
				  cleaning fluid, matches, and firearms, shall be kept in a safe location, out of
				  reach of children;
(9) Hazardous
				  substances, including cleaning solutions, alcohol, and medication are
				  inaccessible to children and in a closed container which are clearly labeled.
				  Cleaning materials shall be stored in a secured area away from food preparation
				  areas during food preparation times;
(10) All rooms used for child care shall be
				  lighted and ventilated;
(11) Open
				  fireplaces shall not be used. Floor heaters and all heating elements including
				  hot water pipes shall be insulated or installed in a manner which makes the
				  pipes inaccessible to children;
(12) Children shall be supervised when using
				  hot water taps;
(13) Stove top
				  controls shall not be accessible to children;
(14) Floor space shall be arranged to provide
				  areas for active play, quiet rest, and individual activities;
(15) Indoor and outdoor structures, equipment
				  and toys shall be sturdily constructed and furnishings that have hazardous
				  sharp edges, rust, and splinters shall not be accessible to children;
(16) Lead based paint shall not be used on
				  surfaces accessible to children;
(17) Provision shall be made to eliminate the
				  hazard of electrical outlets;
(18)
				  Electrical cords shall not cross pathways, and long cords are wrapped and
				  secured;
(19) Poisonous plants
				  shall be kept out of the reach of children;
(20) Pets, animals, and fowl shall be
				  maintained in a safe and sanitary manner at all times;
(21) If a lodging house, boarding house, or
				  other business conflicts with child care hours and responsibilities, the
				  lodging house, the boarding house, or other business shall not be operated on
				  the premises of the child care home;
(22) All guns and weapons, including but not
				  limited to, hunting knives and archery equipment, and related accessories shall
				  be locked up, and ammunition shall be secured and locked in a separate place;
				  provided that a law enforcement officer, who is trained and certified to carry
				  a firearm and ammunition, shall not be subject to this subsection for a law
				  enforcement agency-issued firearm when the officer is acting in an official or
				  authorized capacity.