Health and Safety Checklist

• [Provisions for Emergencies Items]

. . . Items are not intended to be an exhaustive list of Performance Standards related to health and safety, but rather items that can be rated according to a checklist format. . . . .

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Area #1: Classrooms

Infant/Toddler

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• The diaper-changing area is located away from areas used for cooking, eating, or children’s activities. [1304.53(a)(10)(xiv)]

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• Infant sleeping arrangements use firm mattresses and avoid soft bedding materials, such as comforters, pillows, fluffy blankets, or stuffed toys. [1304.53(b)(3)]

• Cribs are at least 3 feet apart from each other. [1304.22(e)(7)]

• Infant toys are made of nontoxic materials and are sanitized regularly. [1304.53(b)(2)]

7. Toilet training equipment is available for children being toilet trained. [1304.53(a)(10)(xv)]

All Classrooms

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• Toys are stored in a “safe and orderly fashion” (e.g., in their assigned places, not out where people can trip over them). [1304.53(b)(1)(vii)]

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• Toys, materials, and furniture are safe, durable, and in good condition (e.g., materials free of sharp edges and loose pieces, balloons and/or plastic bags not used, no choking hazards). [1304.53(b)(1)(vi)]

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Area #2: Indoor Facilities

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Safety

• The facility has approved, working fire extinguishers and an appropriate number of smoke detectors that are tested regularly. [1304.53(a)(10)(v), 1304.53(a)(10)(vi)]

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Provisions for Emergencies

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• A well-supplied first-aid kit is available, accessible to staff, and out of reach of children. [1304.22(f)(1)]

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Area #3: Outdoors

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2. The playground equipment is in good repair and safe condition (e.g., adequately secured to the ground, free of sharp edges and/or splinters, soft falling surface). [1304.53(a)(7), 1304.53(a)(10)(viii), 1304.53(a)(10)(x)]

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