HAR §17-896.1-63. Environmental hazards

The indoor and outdoor premises of a child care facility shall be free of environmental hazards, shall be clean and 896.1-44 3546 §17-896.1-63 comfortable, and shall provide for adequate space to meet the needs of the children as follows: (1) The child care facility shall be protected against rodents and insects; (2) All entrances and exits shall be secured; (3) The outdoor space shall be fenced, shall have natural barriers, or shall have other protective conditions to deter children from getting into unsafe areas; (4) There shall be no open drainage ditches, wells, or holes into which children 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 children 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 are 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 children; (10) Children shall be supervised when using hot water taps; (11) Stove top controls are not accessible by children; (12) Emergency exits shall be clear of obstructions; (13) Indoor and outdoor structures, equipment, and toys shall be sturdily constructed and furnishings that have hazardous sharp edges, 896.1-45 3546 §17-896.1-63 rust, and splinters shall not be accessible to children; (14) Electrical outlets accessible to children shall be covered with child-resistant outlet covers; (15) Electrical cords shall not cross pathways, and long cords shall be wrapped and secured; (16) Lead based paint shall not be used or have levels greater than is recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on surfaces accessible to children; (17) Poisonous plants shall be out of reach of children on the premises; (18) Pets, animals, and fowl shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner at all times; (19) If a lodging house, boarding house, or any other business conflicts with the regular operation of the child care facility, the lodging house, boarding house, or other business shall not be conducted at the facility; and (20) 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. [Eff APR 19 2024 ] (Auth: HRS §346-162) (Imp: HRS §346-162; 42 U.S.C. §§2002, 2005, 9833)