Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.06.02 - CHILD CARE AND FOSTER CARE LICENSING
STANDARDS FOR DAYCARE
Section 16.06.02.361 - MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Current through August 31, 2023
Each daycare center, group daycare facility, or family daycare home voluntarily licensed by the Department must comply with the following. (3-28-23)
01. Telephone. An operable telephone or cell phone must always be available in the facility with the following conditions: (3-28-23)
02. Heat-Producing Equipment. A furnace, fireplace, wood-burning stove, water heater, and other flame or heat-producing equipment must be installed and maintained as recommended by the manufacturer and protected on all surfaces by screens or other means. (3-28-23)
03. Portable Heating Devices. Portable heating devices must be limited and approved for use and location by the Fire Inspector prior to use within a facility. (3-28-23)
04. Storage of Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Firearms or other weapons stored at a daycare facility must be kept in a locked cabinet, gun safe, or other container that is inaccessible to children, while children are in attendance. Keys to these containers must also be inaccessible to children. (3-28-23)
05. Animals and Pets. Any pet or animal present at the facility, indoors or outdoors, must be in good health, show no evidence of carrying disease, and be a friendly companion of the children. The operator must maintain the animal's vaccinations and vaccination records which will be made available to the Department upon request. (3-28-23)
06. Storage of Hazardous Materials. Cleaning materials, flammable liquids, detergents, aerosol cans, pesticides, and other poisonous and toxic materials must be kept in their original containers and in a place inaccessible to children. They must be used in such a way that will not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to the children. (3-28-23)