Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Department of Human Services › Chapter 895.1 - LICENSING OF INFANT AND TODDLER CHILD CARE CENTERS › Subchapter 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STANDARDS › Section 17-895.1-73 - Environmental hazards

Current through June, 2024
The indoor and outdoor premises of the child care facility
					 shall be free of environmental hazards, shall be clean and comfortable, and
					 shall provide for adequate space to meet the needs of the infants and toddlers
					 as follows:
(1) The facility shall be
				  protected against 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 infants and toddlers from getting into unsafe areas;
(4) There shall be no open drainage ditches,
				  wells, or holes into which infants and toddlers 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 infants and toddlers and shall be
				  removed frequently enough to avoid creating a health hazard or
				  nuisance;
(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) Cleaning materials shall be clearly
				  labeled and stored in a secured area which is inaccessible to the children.
				  Cleaning materials shall be stored in a secured area away from food preparation
				  areas during food preparation times;
(9) 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 the infants and
				  toddlers;
(10) Children shall be
				  supervised when using hot water taps;
(11) Stove top controls shall not be
				  accessible by children;
(12) Floor
				  space shall be arranged to provide areas for active play, quiet rest, and
				  individual activities;
(13)
				  Emergency exits shall be clear of obstructions;
(14) Indoor and outdoor structures,
				  equipment, and toys shall be sturdily constructed and furnishings that have
				  hazardous sharp edges, rust, and splinters are not accessible to
				  children;
(15) Electrical outlets
				  accessible to children shall be covered with child-resistant outlet
				  covers;
(16) Electrical cords shall
				  not cross pathways, and long cords shall be wrapped and secured;
(17) Furniture, equipment, and toys shall be
				  sturdily constructed, without sharp edges, and shall present minimal hazards to
				  the infants and toddlers; also, furniture and equipment shall be physically
				  proportionate to the infants and toddlers' sizes;
(18) Lead based paint shall not be used or
				  have levels greater than is recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency
				  (EPA) on surfaces accessible to the infants and toddlers;
(19) Poisonous plants shall be out of reach
				  of the infants and toddlers on the premises;
(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
				  any other business conflicts with the regular operation of the child care
				  center, the lodging house, the boarding house, or other business shall not be
				  conducted at the center; and
(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.