049-4 Wyo. Code R. §§ 4-15 - Indoor Play Space

(a) The indoor area designated for the children's use while in care shall include a minimum of 35 square feet of usable play space per child, and this space shall be available to the children on a continual basis.

(b) If the required outdoor space in Section 16 is not available, and the facility has been granted a variance for the lack thereof, the same amount of indoor space required in (c) below may be used and provide for types of activities equivalent to those performed in an outdoor space and shall be used at least one (1) time per day for at least 30 minutes;

(c) When children are separated into age groups, and only one (1) age group is using the indoor play space at any given time, the following minimum play space requirements apply;

(i) Thirty-five (35) square feet for each child birth to 18 months of age;

(ii) Fifty (50) square feet for each child 18 months to 24 months of age; and

(iii) Seventy-five (75) square feet for each child over the age of 24 months of age.

(d) Indoor play equipment with a fall height of more than 24 inches shall be installed over a resilient surface covering the appropriate use zones:

(i) Resilient surfacing shall be installed, maintained and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions. If manufacturer's instructions are not available, refer to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards.

(e) Commercial constant air inflatable devices shall be used indoors only if the manufacturer's guidelines permit and follow the guidelines outlined in Chapter 4, Section 16(n).

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049-4 Wyo. Code R. §§ 4-15

Adopted, Eff. 10/7/2016. Amended, Eff. 3/24/2020. Amended, Eff. 2/2/2022.