14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-29.0
Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 934-III-29.0 - Indoor space29.1 A licensee shall ensure there are no health or safety hazards in the home.29.2 A licensee shall keep the home, its furnishings, and equipment in a clean, hazard-free, and safe condition. Floors, walls, counter surfaces, toilets, and surfaces or finishes must be cleanable and in good repair.29.3 A licensee shall ensure stairways over four (4) steps used by children, indoors and outdoors, have handrails at a maximum height of 38 inches.29.4 A licensee shall use securely installed safety gates, such as those approved by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), at the top, bottom, or both locations of stairways where infants and toddlers are in care to prevent falls and access to the stairs.29.4.1 Gates must have latching devices that adults, but not children, can open easily.29.4.2 Pressure or accordion gates may not be used in any area of the home.29.4.3 If a licensee cannot set up a safety gate as stated in the manufacturer's instructions because of the home's design, then a licensee shall safely prevent infants and toddlers from accessing stairways in another way.29.5 A licensee shall ensure that raised areas at the home other than stairways, over two (2) feet, such as porches, elevated walkways, and elevated play areas, have walls or barriers to prevent falls over the open side. The walls or barriers must be at least 36 inches tall.29.6 A licensee shall ensure door locks or latches in rooms used by children can open from either side of the door and the opening device or key is available to a licensee and staff members.29.7 A licensee shall have a bathroom with a working toilet and sink. A licensee shall ensure toilet paper is available for children to use in the bathroom at all times. The sink must have hot and cold running water. Children may use a bathroom that is not on the child care level if it is the only bathroom in the house.29.8 A licensee may not allow children to use rooms or spaces reachable only by ladder, folding stairs, or through a trap door.29.9 A licensee shall keep the home free from rodent and insect infestation. If pesticides are used, they must be used according to the instructions listed on the label. 29.10 A licensee shall ensure a working flashlight is available in the home.29.11 A licensee shall cover all electrical outlets that children can reach, including unused power strips.29.12 A licensee shall ensure glass doors and windows within 36 inches of the floor have a vision strip or decal at children's eye level.29.13 A licensee shall ensure a State fire marshal recognized electrical inspection agency conducts an electrical inspection of the home and approves the home every three (3) years.29.14 A licensee shall keep any guns and ammunition stored in the home in a locked container or locked closet. A licensee shall store ammunition separate from guns.29.15 A licensee shall keep trash in covered trashcans.29.15.1 Recyclable paper may be in uncovered containers.29.15.2 Trash must be removed daily from rooms used by children and weekly from the home.29.16 A licensee shall prohibit smoking, vaping, and burning candles and incense, and use of air fresheners in the home during child care hours and in the presence of children.29.17 A licensee shall ensure the water temperature does not exceed 120° F from faucets and other sources accessible to children in care.29.18 A licensee shall ensure all sinks supply hot and cold water under pressure at all times and all plumbing complies with State and local plumbing codes. Portable sinks are prohibited.14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-29.0
24 DE Reg. 272 (9/1/2020)
25 DE Reg. 1017 (5/1/2022) (Final)