Section 400.8350. Toilets; hand washing sinks.

Rule 350. (1) The center shall provide toilet and hand washing sinks as follows:

(a)   A center operating with children in attendance less than 5 continuous hours a day shall provide at least 1 toilet and 1 hand washing sink for every 20 children or fraction thereof.

(b)   A center operating with children in attendance 5 or more continuous hours a day shall provide at least 1 toilet and 1 hand washing sink for every 15 children or fraction thereof.

(2)      After December 6, 2006, any center that is new, adds an infant/toddler component, or increases the licensed infant/toddler capacity shall have a diapering area with a readily accessible, designated hand washing sink.

(3)   After December 6, 2006, a separate hand washing sink is required in the kitchen for all of the following:

(a)   A new center with a food service component.

(b)   A center with a food service component that remodels the kitchen.

(c)   Any center that adds a food service component.

(4)   Hand washing sinks for children shall be accessible to children by platform or installed at children’s level.

(5)   Hand washing sinks shall have warm running water not to exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

(6)   Soap and single service towels or other approved hand drying devices shall be provided near hand washing sinks.

(7)   Toilet rooms for school-age children shall provide for privacy.

History: 2013 AACS.