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this part it ceans trte naxisur. ^roup size for tr.e ace category specified in part 9S03.00<*0, sufcpart 1. me niniciur. eqjior.en: specified for an age category in subparts 3 to 6 ttust oe accessible every day to tne cftildren of tnat age category and arranged as specified in the child care program plan. Centers operating for less chan three hours a day do not have to provide Che outdoor equipment required in subpart 4, item B, subitem (9); subpart 5, item B, subitem (9); and subparc 6, item B, subitem (7). Subp. 2. Definitions. For the purpose of this part, the folloving terms have the meanings given t.nem. A. "Cognitive development equipment and materials'* means equipment and materials designed to enhance components of intellectual development* such as problem solving abilities* observation skills* group skills* and symbol recognition. B. "Dramatic play equipment" or "practical life activity equipment" means equipment* such as dress up clothes* large or miniature play sets* figures* and small and large building blocks that can be used to design a setting or space that stimulatea the child's imagination and encourages role playing and the learning of practical life skills. C. "Large muscle equipment" means equipment that is designed to enhance large muscle developsMnt and coordination* such as playground equipment* large boxes and pillows* large Wheel toys* pull toys* balls, jump ropes* climbers, and rocking boats. D. "Manipulative equipment" moans equipment that is designed to enhance fine motor development and coordination* such as pegs and peg boards* pussies* beads and strings* interlocking plastic forma* and carpentry materials. E. "Sensory stiswlation materials" means equipment* other than pictures* that has different shapes* colors* and textures that stimulate the child's visual and tactile senses. Examples of sensory stimulation materials include mobiles* crib attached activity boxes* sand and water activity materials* swatches of different textures of cloth* and wooden or plastic items of different shapes and colors. Subp. 3. ■qulpment and materials for Infants. The minimum equipment and materlala required for a center serving infants are as followet A. rurnishingsi (1) one area rug or carpet per group; (2) a variety of nonfolding child sise chairs including infant aeata and high chairs* one per child* or a minimum of four per group; (3) one changing table for every group of 12 infants and succeeding group of 12 or fewer infants; (4) one foot operated* covered diaper container per changing table; per child; and child. (S) one crib or portacrib and waterproof mattress (S) one linear foot of low* open shelving per ■. Program equipment and materials: (1) one book per child;