HAR §17-895.1-27. Program materials and equipment

(a) The amount and variety of materials and equipment available and the arrangement and use of the materials and equipment shall be developmentally appropriate to the infants and toddlers in care. (b) The quantity of materials and equipment shall be sufficient to: (1) Avoid excessive competition among the children and long waits for use of the materials and equipment; and (2) Provide for a variety of experiences and appeal to the individual interests of the infants and toddlers. (c) Protected areas where equipment and materials will be used with minimal interference or interruption shall be provided. (d) Materials and equipment shall be safe and kept clean and in good repair, not be recalled, stored in an orderly way, and arranged to allow children to select, remove, and replace the materials and equipment either independently or with assistance, as appropriate to their age and development. (e) Soft media or other protective measures shall be used under swings, slides, jungle gyms, and other similar outdoor play equipment. (f) Equipment for both indoor and outdoor play shall allow children to use small and large muscles for imaginative play and creative activities. (g) The following shall be available: (1) High chairs, safety seats, or size- appropriate low seating for individual feeding; (2) Adequate padding for safe floor play; 895.1-29 3 5 1 7 §17-895.1-27 (3) Rocking or comfortable chair for infant and toddler feeding and comforting; and (4) Individual storage spaces for children's clothing and personal belongings. [Eff NOV -3 2023 ] (Auth: HRS §346-162) (Imp: HRS §346-162; 42 U.S.C. §§2002, 2005)