Tiny Tots of Homerville

Rule .31(2)(b)3.(i) - Lead teacher education requirements (Recite-Not Met): 3. If the newly hired lead teacher does not possess one of the educational and qualifying child care experience requirements listed in 591-1-1-.31(2)(b)2.(i) through (xii), the Center may hire this individual as lead teacher if the following requirements are met: (i) The lead teacher enrolls in a program of study to obtain one of the educational credentials and qualifying experience requirements listed in 591-1-1-.31(2)(b)2.(i) through (xiii), within six (6) months after becoming employed at the Center and completes the credential or degree within eighteen (18) months after enrollment;

Rule .26(6) - Equipment-outdoor: (6) Equipment. Playground equipment shall provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

Rule .25(13) - Indoor Storage-Hazards: (13) Indoor Storage Areas. Potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies shall be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children. Examples of items to be stored include non-food related products under pressure in aerosol dispensing cans, flammable and corrosive materials, cleaning supplies, poisons, insecticides, office supplies and industrial-sized or commercial buckets with a capacity of three gallons or more or any other similar device with rigid sides which would not tip over if a toddler fell into the container head first.

Rule .31(2)(b)3.(i) - Lead teacher education requirements: 3. If the newly hired lead teacher does not possess one of the educational and qualifying child care experience requirements listed in 591-1-1-.31(2)(b)2.(i) through (xii), the Center may hire this individual as lead teacher if the following requirements are met: (i) The lead teacher enrolls in a program of study to obtain one of the educational credentials and qualifying experience requirements listed in 591-1-1-.31(2)(b)2.(i) through (xiii), within six (6) months after becoming employed at the Center and completes the credential or degree within eighteen (18) months after enrollment;

Rule .30(1)(a) - Cribs: (a) Cribs. A crib that is safety approved in compliance with Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Society of Testing and Materials International (ASTM) safety standards shall be provided for each infant. ("Infant" refers to any child under the age of twelve (12) months or any child who is under eighteen (18) months of age who is not walking.)

Rule .25(3) - Clean, free of debris, good repair: (3) Cleanliness. The Center and surrounding premises shall be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

Rule .25(13) - Indoor Storage-Hazards: (13) Indoor Storage Areas. Potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies shall be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children. Examples of items to be stored include non-food related products under pressure in aerosol dispensing cans, flammable and corrosive materials, cleaning supplies, poisons, insecticides, office supplies and industrial-sized or commercial buckets with a capacity of three gallons or more or any other similar device with rigid sides which would not tip over if a toddler fell into the container head first.

Rule .18(5) - Refrigeration: (5) Refrigeration. All perishable and potentially hazardous foods shall be refrigerated at a temperature of forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit or below and served promptly after cooking. Freezer temperature shall be maintained at zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit or below.