California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 12 - Child Care Facility Licensing Regulations
Chapter 1 - Child Care Center General Licensing Requirements
Article 7 - Physical Environment
Section 101238.2 - Outdoor Activity Space
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) There shall be at least 75 square feet per child of outdoor activity space based on the total licensed capacity.
(b) The outdoor activity space shall be situated to:
(c) Equipment and activity areas shall be arranged so that there is no hazard from conflicting activities.
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained:
(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.
(f) Sandboxes shall be inspected daily and kept free of hazardous foreign materials.
(g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high.
(h) Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. This shall include, but not be limited to, incinerators, air-conditioning equipment, water heaters and fuse boxes.
1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 101338.2 to new section 101238.2 filed 9-14-98; operative 11-1-98 (Register 98, No. 38).
Note: Authority cited: Section 1596.81, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1596.72, 1596.73, 1596.81, and 1597.05, Health and Safety Code.