Play Equipment

Play Equipment 1. Play equipment, toys, and materials shall be provided that meets the standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and/or the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) for juvenile products. Play equipment, toys, and materials shall be found to be appropriate to the development needs, individual interests, and ages of the children as identified as age-appropriate by a label provided by the manufacturer on the product package. 2. Projectile toys, i.e., dart guns, toy guns, etc., are prohibited. 3. Water play tables, if used, shall be cleaned and sanitized daily. 4. Tricycles and other riding toys used by the children shall be spokeless, steerable, and of a size appropriate for the child, and shall have low centers of gravity. All such toys shall be in good condition and free of sharp edges or protrusions that may injure the children. When not in use, such toys shall be stored in a location where they will not present a physical obstacle to the children and employees. Riding toys shall be inspected at least monthly for protrusions and rough edges that could lead to injury.