Smoking is prohibited in a licensed day nursery under the Day Nurseries Act. Places where licensed private home day care under the Day Nurseries Act is provided must be smoke-free at all times, whether children are present or not.

Responsibilities of operators:

• Ensure that staff and parents are aware that smoking is prohibited.
• Post "no smoking" signs at all entrances and exits and other appropriate locations.
• Remove ashtrays.
• Ensure that employees and visitors do not smoke on the premises.

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