Rule 126. Creches

(1) The creche required to be provided and maintained under section 92 of the Code shall be in accordance with the standards laid down in the rule.

(2) Every creche shall be conveniently accessible to the mothers of the children accommodated therein.

(3) There shall be not less than 1.5 sq.m. of floor area for each child to be accommodated in a creche.

(4) The building in which the creche is situated shall be of sound construction with a good plinth.

(5) The plan of creche building shall be in accordance with the standard plan, or with other plans approved by the Chief Inspector.

(6) The creche shall be furnished with suitable furniture and a cradle for each child below the age of two.

(7) A suitably fenced and shady open-air playground shall be provided for the elder children.

(8) The employer shall appoint:

(i) A woman to be in charge of each creche. Such woman shall have the training approved by the State Government. There shall be one woman for every thirty children.

(ii) Such other staff on a scale approved by the State Government.