Section 3280.101. Type of play equipment

(a) Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

(b) Play equipment and materials shall include items from each of the following six categories:

(1) Materials for dramatic role playing.

(2) Toys and materials for cognitive development.

(3) Toys and materials for visual development.

(4) Toys and materials for auditory development.

(5) Toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development.

(6) Toys and equipment for large muscle development.

(c) Play equipment shall facilitate the child’s emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3280.13 (relating to waivers); and 55 Pa. Code § 3280.221 (relating to requirements specific to school-age programs).