Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 895 - LICENSING OF INFANT AND TODDLER CHILD CARE CENTERS
Subchapter 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STANDARDS
Section 17-895-35 - Environmental hazards
Current through February, 2024
The indoor and outdoor premises of the facility shall be free of environmental hazards, clean, and comfortable and provide for adequate space to meet the needs of the infants and toddlers as follows:
(1) The facility shall be protected against rodents and insects;
(2) The outdoor space shall be fenced, or shall have natural barriers or other protective conditions to deter infants and toddlers from getting into unsafe areas;
(3) There shall be no open drainage ditches, wells, or holes into which infants and toddlers 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 infants and toddlers 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 the infants and toddlers;
(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 the infants and toddlers; also, furniture and equipment shall be physically proportionate to the infants and toddlers' sizes;
(9) Lead based paint shall not be used on surfaces accessible to the infants and toddlers;
(10) Poisonous plants shall be out of reach of the infants and toddlers 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 center, the lodging house, the boarding house, or other business shall not be conducted at the center.
