Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 16 - CHILD CARE CENTERS
Chapter 13A.16.05 - Physical Plant and Equipment
Section 13A.16.05.07 - Water Supply
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.16.05.07
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. The center shall have hot and cold running water, with hot water temperature not exceeding 120° F.
B. For each 40 children in care, or fraction thereof, there shall be at least one drinking water source that is:
(1) Safely accessible to children 2 years old or older without assistance from an adult; and
(2) Not located in a toilet room or in a sink used for handwashing.
C. Drinking water shall be supplied by:
(1) An angle-jet drinking fountain with mouthguard;
(2) Licensed bottled water in the original container;
(3) Running water supply with individual single service drinking cups; or
(4) Another method or source approved by the office.
D. During meals and snacks, water may be served family-style from a pitcher if the water is poured into the pitcher directly from one of the supply sources listed at §C of this regulation.
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