NAC432A.415. Safety and sanitation of toys, equipment and other objects and material used for play.

     1. Equipment and any material other than a toy that is used for play in a facility must be durable and free from characteristics that may be hazardous or injurious to a child who is less than 2 years of age, including, without limitation, such characteristics as sharp or rough edges, toxic paint or objects that are small enough for a child of that age to swallow and choke on.

     2. Any object, toy or component of a toy that is accessible by a child who is less than 3 years of age at a facility must meet the federal size requirements set forth in 16 C.F.R. § 1501.4.

     3. Toys with sharp points or edges, plastic bags and objects made from Styrofoam must not be accessible to a child who is less than 3 years of age.

     4. A toy or any other piece of equipment that is used for play must be made of a material that is capable of being disinfected and must be cleaned and disinfected promptly after the toy or other piece of equipment has been soiled or put into the mouth of a child, or not less than one time each day.

     5. The staff of a facility shall not provide a stuffed animal to any child unless the stuffed animal is laundered or disinfected not less than one time each day or more often if necessary.

     6. Toys placed in a crib at a facility must be appropriate for the age of the child using the crib. The staff of a facility shall adhere to any requirement set forth on the label of a toy regarding the safe use of the toy.

     7. Each room at a facility that is used for play and other activities for children must have:

     (a) Low, open shelves to store toys;

     (b) An adequate supply of toys that are in good condition and appropriate for the age of the children;

     (c) Tables and chairs that are the appropriate size for the children; and

     (d) Any other equipment that is necessary to meet the needs of the children.

     8. Any toy that is broken or has a missing part must be repaired or replaced before the toy may be used in the facility.

     9. Walkers for children that are designed to be moved across the floor must not be used in a facility.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. for Child Care by R203-97, eff. 4-1-98; A by R112-06, 4-23-2009)