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Satisfactory
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Corrections
needed
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Date Corrections
Made
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Yes
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No
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INDOORS:
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Floors are clean but non-slippery
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Is access to windows blocked so that
small children can't fall out?
i.e. guards and safety latches.
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Are safety gates used at stairs?
(if applicable)
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Children are never left alone but are
always supervised?
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Are sharp objects available to children?
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Carpets are safe and non-slippery and
not a tripping hazard.
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Is lighting adequate to prevent falls?
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High chairs have a wide base and a
safety harness.
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Nappy changing areas are safe - has
a rail and is also cleaned after each use.
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Medicines are placed out of reach of
children.
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Cleaning and other toxic agents are
stored in a safe place.
(Locked cupboard/safety latches)
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Cleaning agents are stored away from
food, are clearly marked and are in their original containers.
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Do you have a safe medicine policy?
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Are art materials non-toxic?
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Are electrical cords, extensions and
appliance cords in safe condition?
(not frayed or overloaded)
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INDOORS: (Continued)
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Are electrical cords beyond
children's reach?
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Are unused electrical sockets covered
with plug covers.
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Heaters are safe and cannot be reached
by children.
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No smoking in children's care areas
and matches are out of reach.
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Fans have adequate/safe covers.
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Are hot liquids and hot foods placed
out of children's reach?
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Pot handles are always turned inward
on the stove so that they cannot be knocked over.
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Children are not allowed in the kitchen/cooking
area.
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Fire extinguishers are in working order
and are regularly checked.
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All staff know how to use fire extinguishers,
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Do you have an emergency exit plan?
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All exits are clearly marked and not
obstructed with anything.
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Emergency phone numbers are listed
next to the phone (poisons, police, ambulance, fire).
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First aid kits are available and are
adequately stocked.
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Toys and furniture are all in good
order and repaired if broken.
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Toys are age appropriate and regularly
washed.
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All glass doors are safety glass.
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All glass doors are clearly marked
to avoid children running through them.
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Toilets and sinks are the appropriate
size. Step stools are provided where necessary.
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OUTDOORS:
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Outside play areas are free of glass.
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Children have a safe area to play.
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The play areas are fenced with a gate
that small children cannot open.
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Are children supervised when playing?
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Play equipment is smooth, well anchored,
free of rust, splinters and sharp edges.
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Are sandboxes covered when not in use?
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Surfacing under play equipment is safe
- impact absorbing - i.e. sand, grass or special rubber tiles for
safety.
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The pick up and drop off areas are
safe.
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No poisonous plants are in the garden
or are within reach of children.
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Do you keep an accident record of every
child that has had an injury?
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Please check all the above regularly at your
setting to prevent unnecessary accidents.
Accident report/record forms available from
CAPFSA.