A. The director of the department of health services shall prescribe reasonable rules regarding the health, safety and well-being of the children to be cared for in a child care facility. These rules shall include standards for the following:

1. 1. Adequate physical facilities for the care of children, such as building construction, fire protection, sanitation, sleeping facilities, isolation facilities, toilet facilities, heating, ventilation, indoor and outdoor activity areas and, if provided by the facility, transportation safely to and from the premises.
2. 2. Adequate staffing per number and age groups of children by persons who are qualified by education or experience to meet their respective responsibilities in the care of children.
3. 3. Activities, toys and equipment to enhance the development of each child.
4. 4. Nutritious and well-balanced food.
5. 5. Encouragement of parental participation.
6. 6. Exclusion of any person from the facility whose presence may be detrimental to the welfare of children.

D. The department of health services shall conduct a comprehensive review of its rules at least once every two years. Before conducting this review, the department shall consult with agencies and organizations that are knowledgeable about the provision of child care facilities to children, including:

1. 1. The department of economic security.
2. 2. The department of education.
3. 3. The office of the state fire marshal.
4. 4. The league of Arizona cities and towns.
5. 5. Citizen groups.
6. 6. Licensed child care facility representatives.
7. 7. The department of child safety.

E. The department shall designate appropriate classifications and establish corresponding standards pertaining to the type of care offered. These classifications shall include:

1. 1. Facilities offering infant care.
2. 2. Facilities offering specific educational programs.
3. 3. Facilities offering evening and nighttime care.