SECTION 2.10  DAY CARE CENTRES

Subsection 2.10.1.  Application

Application

2.10.1.1.  (1)  Subject to Sentence (2), this Section applies to day care centres for children, including day nurseries as defined in the Day Nurseries Act.

(2)  This Section does not apply to

(a)   private-home day care, as defined in the Day Nurseries Act,
(b)   an extended day program or a third party program operated under section 259 of the Education Act, or
(c)   a day nursery or part of a day nursery, as defined in the Day Nurseries Act, that is operated in a school, as defined in the Education Act, and that provides services only to children who are pupils of a board, as defined in the Education Act.

Subsection 2.10.2.  Combustible Materials

Artwork and teaching materials on walls

2.10.2.1.  Combustible artwork and teaching materials that are attached to walls shall not exceed 20% of the area of the walls.

Waste receptacles

2.10.2.2.  Waste receptacles shall be made of noncombustible materials.

Flammable and combustible liquids

2.10.2.3.  Flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall be stored in conformance with Part 4 and in areas inaccessible to children.

Subsection 2.10.3.  Staffing

2.10.3.1.  Where children with disabilities are cared for, sufficient staff shall be present at all times during the period the children are in the centre to escort them to safety in the event of a fire emergency.