D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-362

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Rule 29-362 - GENERAL FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

362.1

Each Child Development Facility shall provide a variety and sufficient quantities of materials, equipment and supplies for indoor and outdoor activities, consistent with the numbers, ages and needs of the infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children enrolled.

362.2

Materials, equipment and supplies accessible to children shall be age appropriate, safe, in good repair, clean, and non-toxic, and shall be accessible to and appropriate for children with special needs if the Facility provides care to such children.

362.3

The Facility shall ensure that there are sufficient quantities of materials and equipment to:

(a) Avoid excessive competition among the children and long waits for use of the materials and equipment; and

(b) Provide for a variety of experiences and appeal to the individual interests of the children.

362.4

The Facility shall ensure that materials provided are culturally sensitive, culturally relevant and designed to promote:

(a) Social development;

(b) Communication skills;

(c) Self-help skills;

(d) Large and small muscle development; and

(e) Creative expression.

362.5

Each Facility shall have available a sufficient number of strollers, or carriages with appropriate restraints, for the infants and non-ambulatory children enrolled.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-362

Regulation No. 74-34 published at 21 DCR 1333 (December 27, 1974); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 3793 (April 27, 2007)