Section 400.8173. Equipment.

(1) A center shall not use equipment, materials, and furnishings recalled or identified by the United States consumer product safety commission (www.cpsc.gov) as being hazardous.

(2)   The current list of unsafe children’s products that is provided by the department shall be conspicuously posted in the center, as required by section 15 of the children’s product safety act, 2000 PA 219, MCL 722.1065.

(3)   Play equipment, materials, and furniture, shall be all of the following:

(a)   Appropriate to the developmental needs and interests of children as required by R 400.8179.

(b)   Safe, clean, and in good repair.

(c)   Child-sized or appropriately adapted for a child’s use.

(d)  Easily accessible to the children.

(4)   Sufficient materials and equipment shall be available to provide a minimum of 3 playspaces per child in the licensed capacity.

(5)   A minimum of 2 playspaces shall be accessible per child in attendance on any given day during child-initiated activity time.

(6)   Children shall have access to equipment and materials in the following areas on a daily basis:

(a)   Large and small muscle activity.

(b)   Sensory exploration.

(c)   Social interaction and dramatic play.

(d)  Discovery and exploration.

(e)   Early math and science experiences.

(f)  Creative experiences through art, music, and literature.

(7)   A current and accurate equipment inventory shall be provided to the department before issuance of the original provisional license and at each renewal.

(8)   A first aid kit shall be readily accessible to staff and securely stored in the center.

(9)   A rocking chair or other comfortable, adult-sized seating shall be provided for 50% of the caregiving staff on duty who are providing infant and toddler care.

(10)   Trampolines shall not be used by children in care.

History: 2013 AACS.