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

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.06.02.361

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)

a. The telephone number used must be made available to parents and guardians. (3-28-23)

b. Emergency phone numbers to include 911, an adult emergency substitute operator, and the address and phone number of the facility must be posted by the telephone or in a location that is easily and always visible. (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)

a. Ammunition must be stored in a locked container separate from firearms. (3-28-23)

b. Matches, lighters, and any other means of starting fires must be kept away from and out of the reach of children. (3-28-23)

c. Other weapons that could cause harm must be stored out of reach of 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)

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