In childcare facilities, which type of receptacles must be listed?

• A. Weatherproof receptacles
• B. Ground-fault protected receptacles
• C. Tamper-resistant receptacles
• D. Industrial-grade receptacles

Answer: (C)

Protecting children from electrical shocks by preventing easy access to outlet contacts is the key idea. Tamper-resistant receptacles are designed with internal shutters that stay closed unless both prongs are inserted at the same time. This feature specifically reduces the risk of a curious child sticking objects into an outlet. They must be listed by a recognized safety testing organization to confirm that the protective mechanism works reliably and that the device meets safety standards. In childcare settings, using listed tamper-resistant outlets ensures a verified level of protection for kids who may reach electrical outlets. Weatherproof, GFCI, or industrial-grade outlets serve other safety purposes, but the requirement that directly protects children in such facilities points to tamper-resistant, listed receptacles.