Section 7 AAC 50.540 - Equipment and supplies(a) A facility shall select equipment and supplies to support facility programs so that the amount, variety, arrangement, and use of materials, toys, and equipment available (1) are appropriate for the developmental needs of the children in care;(2) for young children, meet criteria contained in former 7 AAC 50.420(a)(1) - (5), in effect as of 6/30/2000;(3) are of sufficient quantity to avoid excessive competition and long waits for use by a child; and(4) when stored, are stored safely and so that at least some of the toys and materials are accessible to children.(d) A facility must have a telephone or message phone, unless telephones are not readily available in the community.(f) A residential child care facility shall provide each child with (1) a bed that is substantially constructed;(2) a clean, odor-free mattress and mattress cover, linens, and covers adequate for the season; and(3) bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, soap, and other necessary personal hygiene products.Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145; am 7/1/2022, Register 242, July 2022Authority:AS 44.29.020
AS 47.32.030