Section R. 400.8173 - EquipmentRule 173.
(1) A center shall not use equipment, materials, and furnishings recalled or identified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as being hazardous. This information is available free of charge at the CPSC website, www.cpsc.gov.(2) The current list of unsafe childrens products that is provided by the department must be conspicuously posted in the center, as required by section 15 of the childrens product safety act, 2000 PA 219, MCL 722.1065.(3) Materials that have a warning label indicating they are toxic for children, or to keep out of reach of children, must not be used by children.(4) Play equipment, materials, and furniture must be all of the following: (a) Appropriate to the developmental needs and interests of children as required by R 400.8179(2).(b) Safe, clean, and in good repair.(c) Child-sized or appropriately adapted for a child's use.(d) Easily accessible to the children.(5) A center shall provide a minimum of 3 playspaces per child multiplied by the number of children the center is licensed to serve.(6) A minimum of 2 playspaces must be accessible per child in attendance on any given day during child-initiated activity time.(7) Children shall have access to equipment and materials in the following areas on a daily basis: (a) Large and small muscle activity.(c) Social interaction and dramatic play.(d) Discovery and exploration.(e) Early math and science experiences.(f) Creative experiences through art, music, and literature.(8) A current and accurate equipment inventory must be provided to the department before issuance of the original license and updated and made available at each renewal.(9) A first aid kit must be readily accessible to staff and securely stored in the center.(10) A rocking chair or other comfortable, adult-sized seating must be provided for 50% of the child care staff members on duty who are providing infant and toddler care.(11) Trampolines and bounce houses must not be used by children in care at the child care center.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8173
2013 AACS; 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/18/2019