Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 1 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES FOR 12 OF FEWER CHILDREN IN THE OPERATOR'S HOME › Subchapter 24 - HOURLY CHILD CARE › Rule 15-11-55-1.24.8 - Buildings and Grounds

Current through June 25, 2024
1. A certificate of
					 inspection and approval by the fire department of the municipality or other
					 political subdivision in which the child care facility is located shall be
					 submitted to the licensing agency with the application and license fee. Except
					 that if no fire department exists where the facility is located, the State Fire
					 Marshall shall certify as to the inspection for safety from fire hazards.
The inspection form to be used for fire inspections shall
						be MSDH Form #333 and shall be signed by a signatory authority of the fire
						inspection authority making the inspection.
2. In non-land-based facilities, only ground
					 level space with exits directly to the outside will be approved.
3. A written emergency evacuation route shall
					 be posted in a conspicuous location within each room used by children. The plan
					 will be subject to review, evaluation, and approval by the licensing
					 agency.
4. Space requirements shall
					 comply with the standards set forth in these regulations. However, in the
					 absence of adequate outdoor playground area, not less than 25 percent nor more
					 than 50 percent of the space allocated for children three to 13 years of age
					 shall be set aside and dedicated to large muscle development activities. Such
					 areas shall contain appropriate play equipment for large muscle development.
					 Such equipment may include but is not limited to indoor gyms specifically
					 designed and approved for children in the three to 13 years of age group. Final
					 approval of the appropriateness of the equipment to be located in the
					 designated area shall be made by the licensing agency.
5. If outdoor playground space is provided,
					 but inadequate for the maximum capacity of the building, a schedule shall be
					 provided to show how outdoor playtime will be made available to all the
					 children. At no time will there be more children on the playground than the
					 maximum number allowed computed at 75 square feet per child. Maximum outdoor
					 playground area capacity shall be posted and adhered to at all times the area
					 is in use.
6. When kitchens are not
					 on-site, the hourly child care facility is required to maintain adequate
					 storage and refrigeration for snacks. In addition, food shall be served in
					 disposable containers unless an acceptable method of dishwashing is available
					 (Appendix "E"). All food served shall come from a permitted kitchen or catering
					 facility. Food service shall comply with the standard set in the current 10.0
					 Regulation Food Code as published by the Mississippi State Department of
					 Health.
7. The ratio of one hand
					 washing lavatory and one toilet for every 30 children shall be maintained.
					 Separate facilities are required for boys and girls.
8. Facilities must meet the requirements of
					 Rule 1.2.2(1)(k) and Rule 1.11.1(8) of these regulations. Referenced Rule
					 1.2.2(1)(k) and Rule 1.11.1(8) refer to required testing for lead in child care
					 facilities.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-20-8.