South Carolina Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers

Licensing Standards for DayCare Centers

Section C
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C.(1) The operator/director shall provide premises which meet the following:

C.(1)(a) The premises shall be located in an area reasonably free of safety hazards, such as deep, open drainage ditches, unprotected wells, and other natural or man-made obstacles. If potential danger by a street or highway traffic exists, outdoor play or recreational areas shall be protected by fencing or safety barriers at least four feet in height;

C.(1)(b) All water hazards such as pools, swimming pools, stationary wading pools, fish ponds, etc., shall be protected from entry by fencing at least four feet in height; entrances shall be protected by self-closing gates, with latches that are positive acting and which cannot be operated by children;

C.(1)(c) The area shall be properly drained;

C.(1)(d) Safe traffic entrances and exits, loading and unloading areas, and other protection, where applicable, shall be provided;

C.(1)(e) Outdoor areas shall be kept neat, clean, and free of litter;

C.(1)(f) Measures to control insects, rodents, and other vermin shall be taken to prevent harborage, breeding, and infestation of the premises;

C.(1)(g) Healthy animals which present no apparent threat to the health and safety of the children shall be permitted, provided they are properly housed, fed and cared for, and have had required rabies inoculations as appropriate. Live animals shall be excluded from areas where food for human consumption is stored, prepared or served.

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