Section 17-892.1-15 - Program materials and equipment(a) The amount and variety of materials and equipment available and the arrangement and use of the materials and equipment shall be appropriate to the ages of the children in care.(b) The quantity of materials and equipment shall be sufficient to: (1) Avoid excessive competition between the children and to avoid long waits for use of the materials and equipment; and(2) Provide for a variety of experiences and appeal to the individual interests of the children.(c) Protected areas where equipment and materials will be used with minimal interference or interruption shall be provided.(d) Materials shall be kept in good repair and shall be accessible to children. The materials shall be stored in an orderly way and shall be arranged to allow children to select, remove, and replace the materials either independently or with assistance.(e) Grass, soft media, or other protective measures shall be used under' swings, slides, jungle gyms, and other similar outdoor play equipment.(f) Equipment for both indoor and outdoor play shall allow children to use small and large muscles for imaginative play and creative activities.(g) Provision for individual storage of children's clothing and personal belongings shall be available.(h) Storage space for play materials and equipment used by the children shall be available.(i) The following sleeping equipment shall be available: (1) Individual bed, cot, mat, or rug for each child who rests; and(2) A clean sheet or cover to be used on the bed, cot, mat or rug for each child.Haw. Code R. § 17-892.1-15
[Eff 4/11/92; comp DEC 19 2002] (Auth: HRS § 346-162) (Imp: HRS § 346-162; 42 U.S.C. §§2002, 2005 )