Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 340 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 110 - Licensing Services › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE FACILITIES › Part 5 - REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES AND LARGE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 340:110-3-86 - Home environment

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Physical
				  conditions.
(1)
Licensing
				  accessibility.
All areas of the home are accessible to
				  Licensing.
(2)
Indoor
				  space.
There is minimum indoor space available for children's routine
				  use of not less than 35 square feet per child excluding hallways, bathrooms,
				  kitchen, and space not intended for children's use. Rooms used exclusively for
				  napping are not included in the capacity.
(3)
Maintenance.
The home is in
				  a good state of repair, clean and sanitary, and has operable
				  utilities.
(4)
Phones.
The home has an operable landline or cellular phone.
(5)
Toilet facilities.
The home
				  has:
(A) a sink with comfortably warm or
				  tempered running water not to exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit;
(B) an operable toilet available for
				  children's use;
(C) soap for
				  hand-washing and individual towels; and
(D) toilet paper within easy reach of
				  children.
(6)
Hazards.
The premises are free of hazards, indoor and out.
(A) All medicines, cleaning products,
				  hazardous items, and tobacco or simulated tobacco materials are inaccessible to
				  children.
(B) The premises are free
				  of illegal drugs and paraphernalia.
(C) Clear glass doors are plainly marked at
				  the child's eye level to avoid accidental impact.
(D) Play equipment and home furnishings
				  accessible to children do not pose tipping hazards.
(E) All stairways with four or more steps
				  have a railing. Indoor stairways are made inaccessible when infants and
				  toddlers are in care.
(7)
Weapons.
All weapons are
				  stored unloaded in a locked container, cabinet, or closet. Ammunition is stored
				  in a locked area separate from weapons.
(8)
Lighting and ventilation.
Rooms used by children are lighted enough to accommodate activities with
				  comfort and allow the caregiver to see children's facial features at all times.
				  Rooms used by children are ventilated.
(9)
Tobacco products.
When
				  children are in care, smoking and simulated tobacco use is prohibited inside
				  the home and in the presence of children. Other tobacco products are not used
				  in the presence of children or in areas designated for children's use. Parents
				  are informed upon enrollment of smoking and simulated tobacco use in the
				  home.
(10)
Indoor
				  temperature.
The indoor areas are maintained between 65 and 80 degrees
				  Fahrenheit.
(11)
Screens.
Opened windows or doors maintain screens to minimize the
				  entry of insects.
(12)
Outdoor play safety.
There is an outdoor play area on the premises
				  with at least 75 square feet per child.
(A)
				  This area must be hazard free, away from traffic, water, and other
				  dangers.
(B) A fence beginning at
				  ground level and in good repair is required. Licensing may grant an exception
				  when children's safety can be ensured.
(13)
Outdoor play.
Children play
				  outdoors daily when weather conditions do not pose a significant health
				  risk.
(14)
Fire
				  safety.
The home complies with all fire safety requirements, per
				  Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC)
				  340:110-3-97.
(15)
Water supply and waste
				  disposal.
Water supply, sewage disposal, and solid waste disposal meet
				  local city ordinances and Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
				  regulations.
(16)
Water
				  testing.
When not on a public water supply, water is tested initially
				  and annually for lead, bacteria, and nitrates.
(17)
Questionable conditions.
When the fire, safety, or health conditions are questionable, the appropriate
				  state or local agency is requested to inspect the home.