(1) The indoor licensed space and equipment must be clean and sanitary.

(2) Hard surfaces in the indoor or approved space including, but not limited to, floors excluding carpet, walls, counters, shelves, and tables must be smooth and easily cleanable.

(a) A cleanable surface must be:

(i) Designed to be cleaned frequently and made of sealed wood, linoleum, tile, plastic, or other solid surface materials;

(ii) Moisture resistant; and

(iii) Free of chips, cracks, and tears.

(b) ONB providers must have at least 24 inches of moisture resistant and cleanable material or barrier around sinks, drinking fountains, and toilets located in indoor facilities.

(c) ONB providers or their designee must clean all surfaces before sanitizing or disinfecting. Surfaces must be cleaned with a soap and water solution or spray cleaner and rinsed. If using a spray cleaner, directions on the label must be followed.

(d) Aerosol sprays and air fresheners must not be used during ONB program hours.

(3) ONB programs must protect children from toxic or infectious agents by cleaning or sanitizing any contaminated area prior to children's use. For the purposes of this section, "toxic or infectious agents" include, but are not limited to, animal or human waste and trash or other debris that may pose a health risk to ONB providers, enrolled children, or anyone affiliated with ONB programs.

(a) If a bleach solution is used for sanitizing or disinfecting, ONB providers or their designees must use one that is fragrance-free and follow the DOH's current Guidelines for Mixing Bleach Solutions for Child Care and Similar Environments.

(b) If ONB providers or their designees use a product other than bleach, including wipes, to sanitize or disinfect, the product must be:

(i) Approved by the department prior to use;

(ii) Used by trained staff only;

(iii) Registered with the EPA and have safety data sheets (SDS) available;

(iv) Used in accordance with the manufacturer's label, which must include:

(A) Directions for use;

(B) A description of the safety precautions and procedures, and if applicable, a description of the equipment that must be used for mixing the substitute product concentration;

(C) A description of the safety precautions and procedures if the substitute product contacts skin or is inhaled; and

(D) A description of the procedures and safety precautions for rinsing cleaned areas and cleaning equipment.

(v) Labeled as safe to use on food surfaces if the product will be used to sanitize:

(A) Food contact surfaces; or

(B) Items such as eating utensils or toys used by the child or put into the child's mouth; and

(vi) Fragrance-free.

(c) Any spot, portion, or section of an ONB premises that contains a toxic or infectious agent but cannot be cleaned or sanitized must be made inaccessible to children.

(d) ONB programs operating on public park land may not be able to use bleach or other chemicals due to environmental impact. ONB programs must work with park directors or their designees to determine the appropriate way to sanitize the area or remove contaminated materials from ONB program space.