Minimum sanitation requirements

1. The provider shall operate according to the recommendations by the federal centers for disease control and prevention, including washing hands, before preparing or serving meals, after diapering, after using toilet facilities, and after any other procedure that may involve contact with bodily fluids. Hand soap and single-use or individually designated cloth towels or paper towels must be available at each sink. Clean towels must be provided at least daily. 2. The provider shall ensure that the residence, grounds, and equipment are located, cleaned, and maintained to protect the health and safety of children. The provider shall establish routine cleaning procedures to protect the health of the children. 3. Pets and animals. a. The provider shall ensure that only small pets that are contained in an aquarium or other approved enclosed container, cats, and dogs are present in areas occupied by children. Wire cages are not approved containers. Other indoor pets and animals must be restricted by a solid barrier and must not be accessible to children. The department may restrict any pet or animal from the premises that may pose a risk to children and may approve additional pets that do not pose a health or safety risk to children. b. The provider shall ensure that animals are maintained in good health and are appropriately immunized. Pet immunizations must be documented with a current certificate from a veterinarian. c. The provider shall ensure parents are aware of the presence of pets and animals in the self-declaration program. d. The provider shall notify parents immediately if a child is bitten or scratched and skin is broken. e. The provider shall ensure that all contact between pets and children is closely supervised. The provider shall immediately remove the pet if the pet or animal shows signs of distress or the child shows signs of treating the pet or animal inappropriately. f. The provider shall ensure that pets, pet feeding dishes, cages, and litter boxes are not present in any food preparation, food storage, or serving areas. The provider shall ensure that pet and animal feeding dishes and litter boxes are not placed in areas accessible to children. g. The provider shall ensure that indoor and outdoor areas accessible to children must be free of animal excrement. h. The provider shall ensure that the self-declaration program is in compliance with all applicable state and local ordinances regarding the number, type, and health status of pets or animals.