Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 892.1 - LICENSING OF GROUP CHILD CARE CENTERS AND GROUP CHILD CARE HOMES
Subchapter 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STANDARDS
Section 17-892.1-33 - Environmental hazards
Current through February, 2024
The indoor and outdoor premises of a child care facility shall be free of environmental hazards, shall be clean and comfortable, and shall provide for adequate space to meet the needs of the children as follows:
(1) The facility shall be protected against rodents and insects;
(2) The outdoor space shall be fenced or shall have natural barriers to deter children from getting into unsafe areas;
(3) There shall be no open drainage ditches, wells, or holes into which children may fall;
(4) Drainage shall be adequate to prevent stagnant pools of water from accumulating;
(5) Garbage and trash shall be stored in covered containers out of reach of the children and shall be removed frequently enough to avoid creating a health hazard or nuisance;
(6) Open fireplaces shall not be used. Floor heaters and all heating elements including hot water pipes shall be insulated or installed in a manner which makes the pipes inaccessible to children;
(7) Floor space shall be arranged to provide areas for active play, quiet rest, and individual activities;
(8) Furniture, equipment, and toys shall be sturdily constructed, without sharp edges, and shall present minimal hazards to children;
(9) Lead based paint shall not be used on surfaces accessible to children;
(10) Poisonous plants shall be out of reach of children on the premises
(11) Pets, animals, and fowl shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner at all times; and
(12) If a lodging house, boarding house, or any-other business conflicts with the regular operation of the child care facility, the lodging house, the boarding house, or other business shall not be conducted at the facility.
