HAR §17-896.1-27. 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 appropriate to the ages of the children in care. (b) The quantity of materials and equipment shall be sufficient to: (1) Avoid excessive competition between the children and to avoid 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 children. (c) Protected areas where equipment and materials will be used with minimal interference or interruption shall be provided. (d) Materials shall be safe and kept clean, in good repair, not be recalled and shall be accessible to children. The materials shall be stored in an orderly way and shall be arranged to allow children to select, remove, and replace the materials either independently or with assistance. (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) Storage space for play materials and equipment used by the children shall be available. (h) Provision shall be made for a place for each child's personal belongings. (i) There shall be a mat or cot available for any child who needs to rest. [Eff APR 19 2024 ] 896.1-26 8546