10A N.C. Admin. Code 9.2407

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 09 .2407 - SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR MILDLY SICK CHILDREN

(a) There shall be at least 45 square feet of inside space per child present. When space is measured the following shall not be included: closets, hallways, storage areas, kitchens, bathrooms, utility areas, thresholds, foyers, space or rooms used for administrative activities or space occupied by adult-sized desks, cabinets, file cabinets, etc.; any floor space occupied by or located under equipment, furniture, or materials not used by children; and any floor space occupied by or located under built-in equipment or furniture.

(b) A center that enrolls mildly sick children as a component of a child care center shall:

(1) ensure that if the outdoor play area is shared by both well and mildly sick children, ensure that there are separate areas of play; and

(2) ensure that the indoor area used by the mildly sick children is separated by an interior or exterior entrance.

(c) An outdoor play area shall not be required for children who are mildly sick. If a child is in care for more than three consecutive days, however, he or she must have the opportunity to go outside for play or leisure activities.

10A N.C. Admin. Code 09 .2407

Authority G.S. 110-88(11); 143B-168.3;
Eff. April 1, 2003;
Readopted Eff. October 1, 2017.

Authority G.S. 110-88(11); 143B-168.3;
Eff. April 1, 2003.

Readopted byNorth Carolina Register Volume 32, Issue 09, November 1, 2017 effective 10/1/2017.