(1)There shall be in or adjoining the creche a suitable washroom for the washing of the children and their clothings. The washroom shall conform to the following standards, namely:-(a)The floor and internal walls of the room to a height of 3 feet shall be so laid or finished as to provide a smooth impervious surface. The room shall be adequately lighted and ventilated and the floor shall be effectively drained and maintained in a clean and tidy condition.(b)There shall be at least one basin or similar vessel for every four children accommodated in the creche at any one time together with a supply of water provided, if practicable, through taps from a source approved by the Health Officer, such source shall be capable of yielding for each child a supply of at least five gallons of water a day.(c)An adequate supply of clean clothes, soap and clean towels shall be made available for each child while it is in the creche.(2)Adjoining the washing-room referred to above, a latrine shall be provided for the sole use of the children in the creche. The design of latrine and the scale of accommodation to be provided shall either be approved by the Public Health Authorities or where there is no such Public Health Authority, by the Chief Inspector.
