Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 84288 - Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies

(a) The licensee shall provide safe fixtures, furniture, equipment, supplies, and toys.

(1) They shall be free from toxic materials or substances.

(2) They shall be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.

(3) Baby walkers are prohibited in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846.

(b) The licensee shall provide furniture which is age appropriate in type, height, and size as follows:

(1) Tables and chairs.

(2) High chairs, low wheeled feeding tables, or other furniture used for feeding an infant which meets the following requirements:

(A) Has broad base legs.

(B) Has seats and backrests made of washable, moisture resistant material.

(C) Has a safety strap and/or tray to secure a seated infant.

(3) Changing tables or changing pads.

(4) For each infant who is unable to climb from a crib, a standard crib that meets the following requirements:

(A) Spaces between the crib slats are no more than 2 3/8 inches.

(B) Crib mattresses and any bumper pads are covered with moisture resistant material.

(C) Bumper pads, if any, are around the entire inner portion of the crib and tied or snapped into place in at least six places.

(D) The crib, mattress, and any bumper pads, are in a safe condition with no exposed foam, batting, or coils.

(E) Is equipped with a sheet to cover the mattress and a blanket and/or sheet to cover the child, depending on the temperature.

(F) When an infant is in the crib, the mattress is at its lowest position and the side rail is in its highest position.

(G) Is arranged so that staff can see the child.

(H) Allows a child to stand upright.

(I) Are not stacked or tiered with other cribs.

(5) An age-appropriate bed shall be provided for each child who can climb from a crib.

(c) The licensee shall provide equipment as follows:

(1) Equipment purchased already assembled shall not be modified.

(2) Toy containers shall meet the following requirements:

(A) Boxes or chests shall not have lids or the hardware used to hinge lids.

(B) All edges and corners shall be rounded and padded.

(C) The container shall be well ventilated.

(D) The container shall not be lockable.

(E) The container shall be in good repair and safe condition.

(F) Metal toy boxes shall not have rough or sharp edges and wooden toy boxes shall not have splinters and other rough areas.

(d) The licensee shall provide the following fixtures and/or supplies:

(1) Readily available drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture.

(A) Children shall be free to drink water as they wish.

(B) The facility may use bottled water or portable containers if (1) the water and containers are free of contamination, and (2) bottled water containers are secured to prevent tipping and breaking.

(C) All water for drinking shall be potable as defined in California Administrative Code, Title 24, Part 5.

(2) Pacifiers that have a shield or guard large enough so that infants cannot choke on them.

(3) The licensee shall provide each child storage space for their private use.

(e) The licensee shall provide toys that meet the following requirements:

(1) Are appropriate to the developmental needs of the children.

(2) Are sufficient in quantity to avoid excessive competition and long waits by the children.

(3) Are free from sharp points, edges, or splinters.

(4) Are made of parts too large to be swallowed.

(A) Any rattles are large enough so that they cannot become lodged in an infant's throat and constructed so that they will not separate into small pieces.

(5) Are sufficient in variety to enhance the following:

(A) Intellectual and creative development.

(B) Social development.

(C) Auditory development.

(D) Visual development.

(E) Gross and fine motor development.

(6) Are clean and safe for the children.

(f) The licensee shall arrange furniture and equipment as follows:

(1) So that no exit is blocked.

(A) Placement of cribs, mats or cots, and beds shall not hinder entrance to or exit from the sleeping area.

(2) So that toilets, potty chairs, and handwashing sinks for children are near indoor and outdoor activity spaces.

(3) So there is a walkway and workspace between the sleeping furniture (cribs, mats or cots, and beds).

(A) Staff must be able to reach each child without having to step or reach over any other child.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 84288

Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1530.8, 1530 and 1596.846, Health and Safety Code; and Sections 11467.1 and 16001.9, Welfare and Institutions Code.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1530.8, 1530 and 1596.846, Health and Safety Code; and Section 11467.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 9-24-98; operative 9-24-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d)(Register 98, No. 39).
2. New subsection (d)(3) and amendment of Note filed 3-1-2024; operative 7/1/2024 (Register 2024, No. 9).