Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, pt. 408, app D - Minimum Equipment and Supplies - Infant and Toddler Programs
INFANT PROGRAMS |
TODDLER PROGRAMS |
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Furnishings: |
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Sufficient infant-sized tables and chairs with backs for infants able to sit alone. One chair per infant; no folding chairs. |
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Same as furniture for preschool programs plus: |
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One crib with mattress and blanket per infant in attendance. |
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Training chairs. (Stackable cots may be substituted for napping.) |
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Ten-unit first-aid kit. |
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Crib with mattress and blanket for ill infant. |
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Chairs with backs (for staff). |
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Low open shelves and bookcases (one foot per child). |
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Space and equipment for maintenance of children's records. |
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Adult rocker. |
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Individual space for outer clothing. |
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High chairs. |
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Infant seats. |
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Baby walkers (optional). |
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Bathing tub. |
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Bathing tub. |
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Changing table with changeable covering. |
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Changing table with changeable covering. |
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Diaper pail with liners. |
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Diaper pail with liners. Toilet with training seat, child-size toilet or potty chair. |
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Area rug or carpeting. |
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Play pens (optional). |
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Gates as needed for safety. |
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Gates as needed for safety. |
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Refrigerator. |
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Active large-muscle play: |
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Large building blocks (may be of non-durable material) |
SAME AS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM |
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Five pieces of durable large-muscle equipment such as: |
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Five pieces of durable, large-muscle equipment such as: |
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Baby bouncers |
Two-step slide |
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Large turning balls |
Rocking boat |
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Body wheels |
Indoor gym house |
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Riding stools |
Swing |
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Large open plastic ball. |
Tunnel |
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Water-play equipment |
Climber |
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Art and music activities: |
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Phonograph |
SAME AS PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS. |
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Records - at least six. |
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Musical pull-toys. |
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Rattles. |
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Drum (without stocks). |
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FINE MOTOR DEVELOP-MENT: |
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Matching and feeling toys - one per every two children such as: |
SAME AS PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS. |
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plastic clutch toys |
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form toys |
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rattles |
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pull toys |
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feeling balls |
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Manipulative toys - one per every two children such as: |
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teething toys |
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wooden rattles |
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shape toys |
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clutch balls |
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Language Development: |
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Pictures |
SAME AS PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS. |
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Bulletin boards. |
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LINENS AND SUPPLIES: |
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For each crib: bumpers, sheets (cotton, plus rubber and/or plastic), blankets |
SAME AS PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS. |
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Bath towels. |
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Wash cloths. |
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Wash cloths. |
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Diapers. |
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Diapers. |
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Cover(s) for changing table. |
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Sterile cotton balls |
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Facial tissues. |
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Facial tissues. |
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Soap. |
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Soap. |
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Petroleum jelly or bland diaper-rash ointment. |
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Petroleum jelly or bland diaper-rash ointment. |
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Rubber-bulk ear syringe with blunt plastic or rubber tip. |
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Bottle warmer. |
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