Authority: IC 12-13-5-3

Affected: IC 12-17.2-4

Sec. 118. (a) The center shall take adequate measures to prevent entry of insects and rodents. These measures shall include the following:

1. (1) Installing sixteen (16) mesh screen on outside openings.
2. (2) Sealing cracks and holes.
3. (3) Sealing around pipes, plumbing, and ducts.

(b) The center shall employ an exterminator if other measures fail to rid the child care center of pests.

(c) Proper cleaning shall be provided to minimize attraction of insects to food sources.

(d) Children shall not be present during pest extermination procedures.

(Division of Family Resources; 470 IAC 3-4.7-118; filed Aug 11, 2003, 3:00 p.m.: 27 IR 153; readopted filed Oct 24, 2007, 11:25 a.m.: 20071121-IR-470070448RFA; readopted filed Aug 23, 2013, 3:36 p.m.: 20130918-IR-470130306RFA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2019, 11:56 a.m.: 20191211-IR-470190490RFA)