- (a) There shall be at least 45 square feet of inside space per child present. When space is measured the following shall not be included: closets, hallways, storage areas, kitchens, bathrooms, utility areas, thresholds, foyers, space or rooms used for administrative activities or space occupied by adult‑sized desks, cabinets, file cabinets, etc.; any floor space occupied by or located under equipment, furniture, or materials not used by children; and any floor space occupied by or located under built‑in equipment or furniture.
(b) A center that enrolls mildly sick children as a component of a child care center shall:
- (1) ensure that if the outdoor play area is shared by both well and mildly sick children, ensure that there are separate areas of play; and
- (2) ensure that the indoor area used by the mildly sick children is separated by an interior or exterior entrance.
- (c) An outdoor play area shall not be required for children who are mildly sick. If a child is in care for more than three consecutive days, however, he or she must have the opportunity to go outside for play or leisure activities.
History Note: Authority G.S. 110-88(11); 143B-168.3;
Eff. April 1, 2003;
Readopted Eff. October 1, 2017.