Licensing Standards for DayCare Centers

---

Home               About Us               Login               Sign-Up               Products            Contact Us

---

1200 - Safety

1. Procedures and diagrams for emergency drills shall be posted in each room.

a. Both fire and tornado drills shall be practiced each month

b. Staff, including volunteers and substitutes, shall be trained in safety drill procedures.

c. Everyone in the facility at the time of the drill shall participate in the drill.

d. The facility shall maintain a record of emergency drills, noting the date, time of the drill, and the number of children participating in the drill. Documentation of fire drills shall also note the length of time taken to reach safety.

2. All medications and poisonous substances shall be kept in separately locked areas.

3. All detergents and cleaning supplies shall be kept out of the reach of children.

4. All bags belonging to children shall be checked on arrival to eliminate possible hazards. Purses and bags belonging to staff shall be stored out of reach of children.

5. Electrical outlets shall be guarded.

6. Balloon use shall be carefully supervised.

7. Staff shall be instructed in the use of fire extinguishers.

8. The facility shall maintain smoke detectors/fire extinguishers as required by the Fire Department. Smoke detectors shall be kept in working order at all times.

Home               About Us               Login               Sign-Up               Products            Contact Us