(b) All licensed homes shall meet the following requirements:

1. (1) All food shall be safe and stored properly to prevent spoiling;

2. (2)

   1. (A) The home shall have a refrigerator with thermometer visible and the temperature shall be maintained at forty-one degrees (41°) or below.
   2. (B) Freezer thermometer shall be maintained at zero degrees (0°) or below;
3. (3) Food shall not be stored under sinks;
4. (4) Food shall be stored in original container or in a closed container;
5. (5) Chemicals and toxins shall not be stored in food storage areas; and
6. (6) All medicines shall be stored separately from food at all times.

(c) All food and drink shall be prepared, distributed, and served under sanitary conditions and the following requirements shall be met:

1. (1) Caregivers shall wash hands before preparing food;
2. (2) There shall be a two-compartment sink with hot and cold running water;
3. (3) Individual drinking glasses or disposable cups shall be provided;
4. (4) All surfaces shall be kept sanitary;
5. (5) Food left uncovered or handled shall not be reused;
6. (6) When dishes are washed by hand, they shall be sanitized with a bleach solution; and

7. (7)

   1. (A) Drinking water and water used for the preparation of formula shall not come from the hot water supply.
   2. (B) Water from hot water system may contain higher levels of lead and other substances that could be harmful to small children.

(f)

1. (1) Breakfast, if served, lunch, and evening meals shall each meet current United States Department of Agriculture guidelines, including portion size.
2. (2) See Appendix A.
3. (3) If sack lunches are utilized, the home shall ensure that these also meet United States Department of Agriculture guidelines by supplementing the lunches if necessary.
4. (4) Milk shall be served to each child during the day.
5. (5) Exceptions may be made for children who suffer allergies to milk.

(h)

1. (1) Breakfast shall be made available to children who arrive before 7:00 a.m.
2. (2) Breakfast may be served to all children rather than a morning snack provided there are no more than three (3) hours between the beginning of breakfast and the beginning of lunch.

(i)

1. (1) Midmorning and midafternoon snacks shall:

   1. (A) Be provided to all children; and
   2. (B) Meet current United States Department of Agriculture guidelines.
2. (2) See Appendix A.

(j)

1. (1) All children in care during evening hours shall be offered an evening snack.
2. (2) Children in care during evening hours shall be served supper and children spending the night shall be served breakfast unless provided by parent or school.

(k)

1. (1) It is recommended that food brought in from outside sources:

   1. (A) Be in commercially prepackaged containers; or
   2. (B) Come from Department of Health-approved kitchens.

2. (2) This recommendation is based on:

   1. (A) Concerns for the health and safety of children who may have severe food allergies; and
   2. (B) The difficulty of monitoring ingredients in food brought in from home kitchens.