Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-4-437 - Child care centers: outside area
(a) Each child care center shall have at
least 75 square feet of outdoor play space on the premises for each child using
the space at a given time. The total outdoor space shall accommodate not less
than one-half of the licensed capacity, or shall include a minimum of 750
square feet, whichever is greater.
(b) The boundaries of outdoor play space
shall be enclosed with a fence not less than four feet high.
(c) The outdoor play space shall be located
to provide both sunshine and shade.
(d) The outdoor play space shall be well
drained and free of hazards.
(e)
Outdoor play equipment that is safely constructed and in good repair shall be
available and placed in an area free of health, safety, and environmental
hazards.
(f) Children shall not be
allowed access to a trampoline.
(g)
Climbing equipment and swings shall be either anchored in the ground with metal
straps or pins or set in cement to prevent movement of the equipment and
swings.
(h) All surfaces under and
around climbing equipment and swings shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Impact-absorbent surfacing material shall
be installed in each use zone under and around anchored equipment over four
feet in height, including climbing equipment, slides, and swings.
(2) Impact-absorbent surfacing material shall
consist of material intended for playground use, including shredded bark mulch,
wood chips, fine sand, fine gravel, shredded rubber, unitary surfacing
material, or synthetic impact material.
(3) Hard-surfacing materials including
asphalt and concrete shall not be used in any use zone. Hard-packed dirt shall
be covered with an impact-absorbent surfacing material as specified in
paragraph (h)(2). This requirement shall apply regardless of the height of the
climbing equipment, slides, and swings.
(4) Surfaces made of loose material shall be
maintained by replacing, leveling, or raking the material.
(i) Swings shall not have wooden or metal
seats.
(j) Teeter-totters and
merry-go-rounds designed for school-age children shall not be used by children
under five years of age.
(k)
Sandboxes shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
(l) The play area shall be arranged so that
staff can actively supervise each child at all times.
(m) Staff shall actively engage in the
supervision of children utilizing the play area.
(n) Each child shall have access to outdoor
equipment and materials in sufficient quantity to allow for at least one
self-led activity appropriate to the child's age level.
(o) There shall be bathroom facilities
accessible to the play area.
Notes
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