R381-100-21. Animals

  (1) The provider shall inform parents of the kinds of animals allowed at the facility.

  (2) There shall be no animal on the premises that:

  (a) is naturally aggressive;

  (b) has a history of dangerous, attacking, or aggressive behavior; or

  (c) has a history of biting even one person.

  (3) Animals at the facility shall be clean and free of obvious disease or health problems that could adversely affect children.

  (4) There shall be no animal or animal equipment in food preparation or eating areas.

  (5) Children younger than 5 years of age shall not assist with the cleaning of animals or animal cages, pens, or equipment.

  (6) If school-age children help in the cleaning of animals or animal equipment, the children shall wash their hands immediately after cleaning the animal or equipment.

  (7) Children and staff shall wash their hands immediately after playing with or touching reptiles and amphibians.

  (8) Dogs, cats, and ferrets that are housed at the facility shall have current rabies vaccinations.

  (9) The provider shall keep current animal vaccination records on-site for review by the Department.