Appendix A -Schedule for Cleaning and Sanitizing Items
Appendix B -Handwashing
Appendix C -Smoke Free Environment
(A) What are the
requirements to provide and maintain a clean environment, furniture, materials,
and equipment in a licensed child care center?
(1) Toilet tissue,
liquid soap, running water, individually assigned towels, disposable towels or
air dryers shall be provided in all bathrooms. Toilets and bathroom sinks shall
be in good working condition. Toilets shall be flushed after each use.
(2) Equipment,
furnishings, and materials shall be constructed of materials to facilitate
cleaning and shall be kept clean and in good repair.
(3) Accumulated
trash and garbage shall be stored outside of the outdoor or indoor play area
and shall not be accessible to the children.
(4) The center
shall be cleaned daily and kept in a sanitary condition at all times. Cleaning
and sanitizing shall not take place while rooms are occupied by children,
except for general cleanup activities such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and
wiping off tables which are part of the daily routine. The cleaning and
sanitizing schedule contained in appendix A to this rule shall be followed.
(5) The premises
shall be kept clean to prevent an infestation by insects or rodents.
(6) If the
center's water is not publicly supplied, the center shall contact the Ohio
environmental protection agency (EPA) to determine if it qualifies as a public
water system.
(a) If the water
supply qualifies as a public water system, the center shall comply with the
Ohio EPA requirements.
(b) If the water
supply does not qualify as a public water system, the center shall contact the
local health department to have the water tested and follow any additional
requirements requested by the health department. The center shall retain a copy
of the water test and make it available upon request.
(7) On-site sewage
disposal systems shall not present a public health hazard.
(8) Dishes, cups,
containers and silverware sent by the parent shall be cleaned and sanitized
according to appendix A to this rule if not sent home daily for cleaning.
(B) What are the
handwashing requirements for a center?
(1) Handwashing
shall occur in a handwashing sink which is a permanent fixture with running
water and which conforms to the Ohio plumbing standards of division 4101:3 of
the Administrative Code.
(2) Handwashing
requirements for center child care staff members, employees and children are
detailed in appendix B to this rule.
(C) What are the
requirements for a smoke free environment in a center?
The center shall provide a smoke free environment for the
children during the hours that child care is being provided as detailed in
appendix C to this rule and be in compliance with the smoking ban pursuant to
section 3794.02 of the Revised Code.
(D) What are the
requirements for toothbrushing in a center?
Centers who provide toothbrushing shall:
(1) Label each
toothbrush with child's name and store with bristles to air dry in such a way
that the toothbrushes cannot contact or drip on each other and the bristles are
not in contact with any surface.
(2) Ensure that
when a single tube of toothpaste is used for more than one child a pea sized
amount shall be dispensed onto a clean piece of paper or paper product for each
child.
(3) Discard and
replace toothbrushes every three months or if one of the following occur:
(a) Contamination
through contact with another brush or after illness.
(b) A toothbrush
is used by another child.
(c) A toothbrush
comes in contact with the toilet or toileting area.
Effective: 10/29/2017
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 12/31/2021
Certification: CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY
Date: 10/12/2017
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 5104.015
Rule Amplifies: 5104.015
Prior Effective Dates: 3/1/81, 6/1/84, 9/1/86, 1/2/92 (Emer.),
4/1/92, 4/1/03, 9/1/05, 1/1/07, 9/1/07, 7/1/10, 11/22/15, 12/31/16