§ 47.55 Equipment and Furnishings.
RCNY § 47.55
(a)Furnishings.
(1)Tables, chairs, furniture and equipment must be age and size appropriate, finished with non-toxic surface coverings, easily cleanable, and cleaned and sanitized as needed, in a manner consistent with the health and safety of the children in the program.
(2)All items of large furniture and all electronic appliances capable of being tipped over due to design, height, weight, stability or other features must be secured to the floors or walls of such facility, using angle-braces, anchors or other anchoring devices. Any item of furniture or electronic device which cannot be so anchored must be removed from the child care facility.
(b)Naps.
(3)Cots or other sleep equipment shall be placed at least two feet apart unless separated by a screen or partition.
(4)Pillows shall not be used for children under two years of age except when recommended by a child's health care provider.
(5)A clean sheet shall be provided for the exclusive use of each child.
(6)Blankets that are sufficient to maintain adequate warmth shall be made available for each child and shall be used when necessary.
(7)Sheets, pillows and blankets shall be stored separately for each child to avoid cross-contamination, and sheets, pillow cases and blankets shall be washed at least weekly.
(c)Space for clothing. Space shall be provided and arranged so that each child's outer garments may be hung separately, safely and within each child's reach. (Amended City Record 9/20/2017, eff. 10/10/2017; amended City Record 6/12/2018, eff. 7/12/2018; amended City Record 12/26/2019, eff. 1/25/2020)
