Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 290 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 290-2 - FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
Subject 290-2-3 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE LEARNING HOMES
Rule 290-2-3-.13 - Building and Grounds

(a) The areas used for child care shall provide a minimum of 35 square feet of usable floor space per child.

(b) Basement areas in excess of 25 linear feet from a window shall not be used for housing Children.

(c) Furniture and equipment shall be arranged so as not to interfere with exits.

(d) The Home shall be kept free of fire hazards and unnecessary or excessive combustible material. When in use, radiators, open fire, oil or wood burning stoves, floor furnaces and similar hazards shall have barriers or screens to prevent Children from being burned. Unvented fuel fired heaters shall not be used unless equipped with an oxygen depletion safety shut off system.

(e) Multiple plugs and electric extension cords shall not be used. Electrical outlets within reach of children shall be plugged or covered.

(f) Fans shall be positioned or installed so as to be inaccessible to the children.

(g) Measures shall be utilized to prevent the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin on the premises. Windows and doors used for ventilation shall be screened.

(h) Water supply and sewage disposal systems, if other than approved county or city systems, shall be approved by the proper authority having jurisdiction.

(a) Outside play areas shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to exposed sharp edges of concrete or non-play equipment, broken glass, debris, open drainage ditches, holes and stagnant water.

(b) Climbing and swinging equipment that are not portable shall be securely anchored to eliminate accidents or injuries.

(c) Climbing and swinging equipment that are not portable shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment, which is adequately maintained by the Family Child Care Learning Home to assure continuing resiliency.

(d) Such outside play areas shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by fencing or other barriers at least four feet in height and approved by the Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children. A fence shall be provided around swimming pools to make them inaccessible when not in use.