Hong Kong Regulations

CHILD CARE SERVICES REGULATIONS - REGULATION 37

Furniture and equipment

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) In every centre there shall be provided and maintained in good condition
play equipment of types and of a quantity and variety considered by the
Director to be adequate and suitable for the needs of the children.

(2) In every centre in which children who have attained the age of 2 years are
being cared for, an adequate number of tables and chairs of suitable size for
the use of such children shall be provided. The chairs shall be of such height
as will permit the children to rest their feet on the floor and shall be so
constructed as to give support to the children's backs.

(3) In every centre in which children who have attained the age of 2 years are
being cared for more than 4 hours in any day, there shall be provided, to the
satisfaction of the Director, adequate opportunities and facilities for
undisturbed rest by such children.

(4) Each child attending a centre-

   (a)  who is a resident thereof; or

   (b)  who is under the age of 2 years, shall be provided with a cot or bed
        and bedding.

(5) Cots, beds and bedding provided in accordance with paragraph

(4) shall be-

   (a)  of a type or design and of a material approved by the Director;

   (b)  washable;

   (c)  maintained in a clean condition, the bedding of each child being kept
        and stored under hygienic conditions.