Miscellaneous Safety Requirements

Each daycare facility licensed by the Department must comply with the following: (7-1-24) 01. Telephone. An operable telephone or cell phone must always be available in the facility with the following conditions: (7-1-24) a. The telephone number used must be made available to parents and guardians. (7-1-24) b. Emergency phone numbers to include 911, an adult emergency substitute operator, and the address and phone number of the facility must be posted by the telephone or in a location that is easily and always visible. (7-1-24) 02. Heat-Producing Equipment. A furnace, fireplace, wood-burning stove, water heater, and other flame or heat-producing equipment must be installed and maintained as recommended by the manufacturer and protected on all surfaces by screens or other means. (7-1-24) 03. Portable Heating Devices. Must be limited and approved for use and location by the Fire Inspector prior to use within a facility and will not be used during sleeping hours. (7-1-24) 04. Storage of Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Firearms or other weapons stored at a daycare facility must be kept in a locked cabinet, gun safe, or other container that is inaccessible to children, while children are in attendance. Keys to these containers must also be inaccessible to children. (7-1-24) a. Ammunition must be stored in a locked container separate from firearms. (7-1-24) b. Matches, lighters, and any other means of starting fires must be kept away from and out of the reach of children. (7-1-24) c. Other weapons that could cause harm must be stored out of reach of children. (7-1-24) 05. Animals and Pets. Any pet or animal present at the facility, indoors or outdoors, must be in good health, show no evidence of carrying disease, and be a friendly companion of the children. The operator must maintain the animal's vaccinations and vaccination records which will be made available to the Department upon request. (7-1-24) 06. Hazardous Materials. Cleaning materials, flammable liquids, detergents, aerosol cans, pesticides, and other poisonous and toxic materials must be kept in their original containers and in a place inaccessible to children. They must be used in such a way that will not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas, or IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.06.03 Department of Health and Welfare Daycare Licensing Section 400 Page 12 constitute a hazard to the children. Biocontaminants must be disposed of appropriately. (7-1-24) 382. – 399. (RESERVED)