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2019-20 Head Start Safe Environments Checklist

8020 - Monitoring Worksheet

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Licensee

1.1 Non-CompliantNot ApplicableNot ObservedCompliant Notes:

The current license and if applicable, the letter extendingthe license beyond the expiration date is in a placeaccessible and visible to parents.

1.2 Non-CompliantNot ApplicableNot ObservedCompliant

Notes:

Current child care center rules and any variances grantedare in a place accessible and visible to parents.


Notes:

The licensing notebook is on the premises and is availableto parents/prospective parents at all times during thecenter's normal hours of operation. The licensingnotebook will be maintained and retained on site until thelicense closes.


Notes:

A sign-in/sign-out system is used to track visitors whoenter and exit the classroom.


Center maintains licensed capacity and age range. Onlyspace that has received prior approval for child use bylicensing may be used for child care.

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Licensee


Notes:

Smoking does not occur in the child care center, on realproperty, or on field trips.

Staff and Volunteers


Notes:

All staff and volunteers provide appropriate care andsupervision of children.


Notes:

Redundant procedures are in place to ensure that no childis left alone, i.e. a second staff person is designated tocheck the classroom, outdoor play areas, sleeping areas,and vehicles during transitions and prior to departure.

Staff will do the following:*count on a scheduled basis*count at every transition*focus on the placement of staff while walking in a line withchildren*make sure that each staff member can state the numberof children in their care at all times*count out loud and communicate the count to other staffmembers*adapt supervision strategies for individual children basedon their needs*count when leaving one area and count again whenarriving at another*maintain vigilance at all times.

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Hand washing


Notes:

Staff, volunteers, and children must wash hands:

*Upon arrival for the day and after breaks*When hands are soiled*Before and after eating, preparing and serving food andbeverage, and feeding children*Before and after brushing or helping a child brush teeth*Before and after playing in the water that is shared by twoor more people*Before and after each diapering*After toilet use or helping a child use the toilet*After handling any raw food that requires cooking, e.g.,meat, eggs, poultry*After handling body fluids*After handling pets, pet cages, or other pet objects*After playing in sand, on wooden play sets, and outdoors

Staff and volunteers must also wash their hands:

*Prior to the care of children*Before and after giving medication or applying a medicalointment or cream in which a break in the skin may beencountered*After handling garbage or cleaning*After cleaning and disinfecting the diaper changingsurface*After removing nonporous (e.g., Latex) gloves used forany purpose


Guidelines for hand washing are posted in foodpreparation areas, in toilet rooms, and by all hand washingsinks.


Notes:

Hand sanitizers and/or single-use wipes may only be usedas a temporary measure on outings.

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Diapering; toileting; tooth brushing


Notes:

Diapering occurs in a designated diapering area that:

*Is physically separated from food preparation, cooking,eating, or children activity areas*Is within close proximity to a sink that is used exclusivelyfor hand washing*Has non-absorbent, smooth, easily cleanable surfaces ingood repair*Is washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use


Notes:

Diapering supplies are within easy reach.


Notes:

A plastic-lined, tightly covered container is usedexclusively for disposable diapers and diapering suppliesand is emptied and sanitized at the end of each day.Diaper disposable containers need to be of a design thatdoes not require manually lifting the lid. (Diaper geniemeets the intent of this rule).


Only single-use disposable wipes or other single-usecleaning cloths are used to clean a child during thediapering or toileting.


Diapers and training pants are checked frequently andchanged when wet or soiled. Toilet training reports arecompleted after each diaper change.

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Diapering; toileting; tooth brushing


Notes:

Guidelines for diapering are posted in diapering areas.


Disposable gloves are used once for a specific child andare removed and disposed of immediately after eachdiaper change.


Notes:

Toilet learning/training is planned cooperatively the parent.


Toothbrushes are labeled with the child's name, stored sothat they can air dry without touching any surface, andreplaced after 3 months.

Children's records


Notes:

At the time of the child’s initial attendance, the center shallobtain a child information record, completed and signed bythe parent, and the center shall keep it on file andaccessible in the center.

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Children's records


Notes:

Child information records are reviewed and updated byparents at least annually and when the center becomesaware of changes. Seperate child information records arecompleted for families that have joint custody. Emergencycare plans should be stapled to the child informationrecord. Staff bring child information records with themoutside, on field trips, and during evacuations.


Staff maintain up-to-date child rosters and lists of theadults to whom each child is authorized to be released,including alternates in case of emergency.


Notes:

Children are only released to a legal guardian or writtendesignee as noted on the child information record. Staffmust check and photocopy identification (take a picture ofthe identification, if needed) when releasing a child to anyperson they do not know, even if the child recognizes theindividual. Staff must check to ensure this person's nameis on the child information record and attach a copy of theidentification to the record.

Medication; accident and illness; Universal Precaution Kit; First Aid


Notes:

Medication is given by an adult caregiver only.

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Notes:

Emergency medications (EpiPen, inhaler) are stored outof children's reach at the site and on the bus and arequickly accessible at all times (shoud not be in lockedbox). All medications are within their dates of expiration.


Notes:

Medication is given or applied only with prior writtenpermission from a parent. Prescription medication has thepharmacy label indicating the physician’s name, child’sname, instructions, and name and strength of themedication, and it is given according to those instructionsunless authorized by a written order of the child’sphysician. Medication is stored under lock and key andrefrigerated if necessary.


Notes:

Medication is not added to a child’s bottle, beverage, orfood unless indicated on the prescription label.


A child too ill to remain in the group is placed in a separatearea and is cared for and supervised until the parentarrives.


Notes:

The center maintains a record as to the time and theamount of medication given or applied using themedication log. Completed records must be kept in thechild's file and a copy on the bus.

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Notes:

A first aid kit is readily accessible to staff and securelystored in the center and bus. Staff bring the first aid kitoutside, on field trips, and during evacuations. Kits arekept out of the reach of children. Ice packs are alsoavailable.


Notes:

Classroom and bus universal precaution compliance kit isstocked with the following:

*Gloves*Absorbent material (Speedy Cleanz, Vo-ban, Red-Z)*Leak proof plastic bag with a secure tie*Paper towel*Disinfecting Agent (Germicidal Disposable Clothes,bleach)*Packaged Universal Precautions Kit*Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting guidance is locatedinside the kit


Notes:

All staff working with children know where the universalprecaution and first aid kits are located.


Notes:

Education staff can find Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) on www.nmcaahs.com. These sheets provide in-depth information pertaining to materials used in theclassroom (ingredients, handling, storage, disposable, firstaid, etc.)

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Notes:

When the cleanup of bodily fluids (urine, feces, blood,saliva, vomit, nasal discharge, eye discharge or any fluiddischarge) is necessary, nonporous gloves are worn bystaff when they come in contact with a spill.


Notes:

Illness/incident report forms are available in theclassroom, outside, on the bus, and on field trips, and theyare completed when changes are observed in a child'shealth, a child experiences accidents or injuries, or when achild is too ill to remain in the group (daily health check).


Notes:

Emergency preparedness kits are readily accessible tostaff.

Telephone Services


Notes:

A landline telephone is available, operable, and accessiblein the building during the hours of operation.


Notes:

There is an appropriate greeting on the classroomvoicemail that includes the recruitment phone number.

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Outdoor play area


Notes:

A center with children in attendance for 3 or morecontinuous hours per day provides daily outdoor play.


Notes:

There is a shaded area to protect children from excessivesun exposure, when necessary.


Notes:

The outdoor play area is in a safe location and free frompests.Children in outdoor areas do not have access to unsafe orunsupervised areas (e.g. body of water, roads or parkinglots, or other hazards).


The outdoor play area is protected from hazards, whennecessary, by a fence or natural barrier that is at least 48inches in height.


Notes:

Children only use age-appropriate equipment. The agerequirement sticker is located on the equipment.

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Outdoor play area


Notes:

An outdoor play area and any equipment located on thecenter’s premises is maintained in a clean, safe condition,and inspected daily before use to ensure that no hazards,pollutants, and toxins are present, including, but notlimited to:

*Missing or broken parts*Protrusion of nuts and bolts*Rust and chipping of peeling paint*Sharp edges, splinters, and rough surfaces*Stability of handholds*Visible cracks*Stability of non-anchored large play equipment (e.g.,playhouses)*Wear and deterioration*Vandalism or trash


Notes:

Loose-fill surfacing material is not installed over concreteor asphalt.


Notes:

The depth of the loose-fill surface material is restored to itsrequired depth when moved or becomes otherwisecompromised (9 inches for wood and 6 inches for rubber).Woodchips are raked as needed to remain in compliance.


Notes:

Staff use Active Supervision and are stationed in zones(and interacting with children) around the playground toensure that all areas are in sight and that there are noblind spots. Children are supervised at all times.

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Outdoor play area


S-hooks are pinched closed so that there is no gap orspace greater than 0.04 inches (about the thickness of adime).

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Equipment


Notes:

Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas aresturdy, safe, in good repair, and should attend to thefollowing safety hazards:

*Appropriate to the developmental needs and interests ofchildren*Child-sized or appropriately adapted for a child’s use*Easily accessible to the children*Designed to ensure Active Supervision of children at alltimes*High shelves are placed securely against the wall. Allother shelves should be low in order to ensure ActiveSupervision*Openings that could entrap a child's head or limbs*Elevated surfaces that are inadequately guarded*Lack of specified surfacing and fall zones under andaround climbable equipment*Mismatched size and design of equipment for theintended users*Insufficient spacing between equipment*Tripping hazards*Components that can pinch, sheer, or crush body tissues*Equipment that is known to be of a hazardous type*Sharp points or corners*Splinters*Protruding nails, bolts, or other parts that could entangleclothing or snag skin*Loose, rusty parts*Hazardous small parts that may become detached duringnormal use or reasonably foreseeable abuse of theequipment and that present a choking, aspiration, oringestion hazard to a child*Strangulation hazards (all cords: straps, strings, blindcords, etc.)*Flaking paint*Paint that contains lead or other hazardous materials*Tip-over hazards, such as chests, bookshelves, andtelevisions*Choking*Electrical hazards*Plastic bags that are large enough to pose a suffocationrisk.*Matches, candles, and lighters are not to be accessible tochildren*Drowning hazards*Hazards presented by windows and glass doors*Meets standards set by the Consumer Product SafetyCommission (CPSC) or the American Society for Testingand Materials, International (ASTM)

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Equipment


A current and accurate equipment inventory is available.(GSRP classrooms must complete an inventory ofequipment and supplies purchased with GSRP funds).


Notes:

Trampolines are not used by children in care.


Notes:

Counter tops, shelves, areas in front of window, and smallspaces are kept clutter-free and big spaces are set up sothat children have clear play spaces that staff canobserve.

Sleeping Equipment and Sleeping, Resting Supervision


Notes:

All bedding and sleeping equipment is appropriate for thechild and clean, comfortable, safe, and in good repair.


Notes:

All sleeping equipment and bedding is washed, rinsed,and sanitized when soiled, between uses by differentchildren, and at least once a week regardless of use bydifferent children.

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Sleeping Equipment and Sleeping, Resting Supervision


Notes:

When sleeping equipment and bedding is stored:

*Sleeping surfaces do not come in contact with othersleeping surfaces.*Bedding does not come in contact with other bedding.


Notes:

Children under 3 years of age are provided opportunitiesto rest regardless of the number of hours in care.


Naptime or quiet time is provided when children underschool-age are in attendance 5 or more continuous hoursper day.


Notes:

Resting or sleeping areas have adequate soft lighting (notdark) to allow the caregiver to assess children.


Children, including sleeping children, are never leftunsupervised. A staff person must be physically presentat all times.


Notes:

It is permissible to place cots and mats in such a mannerthat one or two sides are adjacent to a wall. The remainingtwo or three sides must be at least 18 inches from anotheroccupied cot or mat.

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Ratio and group size requirements


Notes:

In each room or well-defined space, the maximum groupsize and ratio of caregivers to children, including childrenrelated to a staff member or the licensee, are thefollowing:*30 months until 3 years – 1:8, group size 16.*3 years until 4 years – 1:10, no maximum group size.*4 years until school age – 1:12, no maximum group size.*A 1:8 adult/child ratio must be maintained at all times. Aconsistant third adult must be present in any classroomwhere 17 or 18 children are enrolled. Class size must becapped at 18 children with three consistent adults. (GSRPonly)


If there are children of mixed ages in the same room orwell-defined space, then the ratio and group size shall bedetermined by the age of the youngest child.

Water supply; plumbing; toilets; handwashing sinks; bleach water


Notes:

All plumbing fixtures and water and waste pipes aremaintained in good working condition.


Notes:

Handwashing sinks are accessible to children by platformor installed at children’s level.

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Water supply; plumbing; toilets; handwashing sinks; bleach water


Notes:

Handwashing sinks have running water that does notexceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.


Notes:

Supplies, including toilet paper, hand soap, and towels,are available and accessible.


Notes:

Test strips are used to check the concentration of thebleach/water solution each day.


Notes:

Follow the 3-sink dishwashing method or use acommerical dishwasher with a sanitizing cycle.


Cleaning supplies and other potentially dangerousmaterials and toxins are stored in a locked cabinet whennot in use.

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Garbage and refuse


Notes:

All garbage is removed from the center daily.


Notes:

Garbage containers are washed when soiled.


Garbage stored outside is in sealed plastic bags inwatertight containers with tight-fitting covers or in acovered dumpster.


Notes:

Outside garbage and refuse is picked up or removed at aminimum of once a week.

Heating; temperature


A themometer is used in child-use areas to monitor thatthe indoor temperature is at least 65 degrees Fahrenheitin child use areas at a point 2 feet above the floor.

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Heating; temperature


Notes:

If temperatures exceeds 82 degrees Fahrenheit,measures are taken to cool the children.

Premises


Windows and doors used for ventilation are supplied withscreens that are in good repair. This does not apply toprograms operating in school buildings.


Notes:

Propping doors open for ventilation is prohibited.


Notes:

Stairs, walkways, ramps, landings, and porches:

*Are maintained in a safe condition relative to the water,ice, or snow, and have nonslip surfacing.*Landings are located outside exit doors where steps orstairs are necessary and are at least as wide as the doorswing.


Notes:

The premises do not pose a threat to health or safety andare maintained in a clean and safe condition free frommold, pollutants (including smoke, lead, pesticides, orherbicides, as well as soil and water pollutants), hazards,and toxins.

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Premises


Notes:

The premises are maintained so as to eliminate andprevent rodent and insect harborage.


Roofs, exterior walls, doors, skylights, and windows areweathertight, watertight, in sound condition, and in goodrepair.


Floors, interior walls, and ceilings are in sound conditionand in good repair. They are also maintained in a cleancondition.


Notes:

All toilet room floor surfaces are easily cleanable,impervious to water, and in a clean condition.


Light fixtures, vent covers, wall-mounted fans, and similarequipment attached to walls and ceilings are easilycleanable and in good repair.


Notes:

Containers of poisonous or toxic materials are labeled foreasy identification of contents, stored out of the reach ofchildren, and in a locked cabinet. Toxic materials will notbe used when children are present.

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Premises


Lighting is bright enough so children and adults canclearly see activities, materials, and pathways. Theclassroom is free of lamps (desk, table, wall, etc.)


Notes:

Flammable materials, including fuels, pressurized cans,cleaning fluids and supplies, polishes, and matches, arenot stored in heat plant enclosures. They may be storedoutside of child use areas in metal cabinets or storagefacilities accessible only to authorized personnel.


Necessary accommodations and modifications are madeto ensure the safety, comfort, and full participation of allchildren, including those with special needs.


Notes:

Exit doors have no more than one locking or latchingdevice. Deadbolts are not permitted.


Emergency lighting is available to allow children andadults to clearly see pathways in case of a power failure(flashlights).


Staff will refer to and follow NMCAA cleaning, sanitizing,and disinfecting guidance and routine center cleaningtimeline. A mouthed toy bin is labeled and available.

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Premises


Notes:

The premises are free from firearms or other weapons thatare accessable to children.


Following NMCAA's animal and pet policy, children areprotected from any hazards posed by classroom or familychild care pets.


Notes:

Premises are kept free of undesirable and hazardousmaterials and conditions. Indoor and outdoor premises areinspected prior to each use by children. Findings aredocumented on the Daily Classroom/Outdoor Cleaning &Inspection Log.

Non-CompliantNot ApplicableNot ObservedCompliant

Notes:

Personal belongings/purses should be stored and lockedout of the reach of children. (Any hand lotions, essentialoils, cough drops, hand sanitizer, and personal medicationmust also be locked and kept out of the reach of children.Ensure jacket pockets do not contain any items thatshould be kept out of the reach of children).


Notes:

All appliances such as refrigerators are plugged directlyinto a wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord.

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Premises


Notes:

All plants must be labeled and non poisonous per the listin the procedure manual.

Fire Safety


Draperies, curtains, decorations, and other similarfurnishings are flame-resistant with application datesnoted on the Drill & Safety Check Log.


Notes:

Bulletin boards meet interior finish requirements and havepassed the fire inspection.


Notes:

Combustible materials and decorations displayed on wallsdo not exceed 20% of each wall in each room.Combustible materials and decorations suspended from ornear the ceiling are prohibited.


Notes:

Doorways, hallways, entrance ways, and any other areasused for entering or exiting the building must bemaintained so they are free of obstructions that may catchfire or hinder evacuation. These areas must not be usedfor storage.

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Fire Safety


Notes:

Exterior exits are marked or denoted by an approved exitsign.


Notes:

Combustible materials are not stored within the centralheating plant, fuel-fired water heater rooms, or inbasements containing fuel-fired heating equipment,without proper fire separation.


Notes:

Gasoline-powered equipment, flammable gases, orgasoline are not stored in the part of a building used as acenter or in other parts of the building from which there isa door, window, or other opening into the center.


Notes:

Dryer vents are metal and are vented completely to theexterior.


All appliances and equipment in the center are installedand maintained in accordance with their manufacturer’sspecifications.


Notes:

Centers are kept free of all conditions that constitute firesafety hazards.

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Fire Safety


Notes:

Open-flame devices, candles, and incense are prohibited.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; fire extinguishers


Notes:

A carbon monoxide detector is placed on all levelsapproved for child care and in each use area covered by adifferent furnace zone. Carbon monoxide detectors areinstalled, maintained, and tested in accordance to themanufacturer recommendations. Staff check expirationdate on the detector.


Notes:

Smoke detectors are installed, maintained, and tested inaccordance to the manufacturer recommendations(instructions are posted safely near detector). Staff checkexpiration date on the detector.


Notes:

Multipurpose fire extinguishers are installed adjacent tothe kitchen or cooking area and in the heating plant room.


Notes:

Fire extinguishers are properly mounted, maintained, andinspected and have a tag dated and initialed by theinspector yearly. Fire extinguishers are readily accessibleto staff.

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Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; fire extinguishers


Notes:

Staff must inspect extinguishers and initial monthly on theattached tag.

Electrical Services


Notes:

Extension cords are only used temporarily for a specificoccasion such as using a projector or cd player. Theymust be removed when not in use. Temporary extensioncords should not be placed through doorways, undercarpeting, or across water-source areas.


Notes:

Electrical outlets accessible to children must be coveredwith child safety hardware.


Notes:

Power strips are equipped with surge protectors and arenot longer than 6 feet or connected to another power strip.


All electrical outlets in approved child use space locatedwithin 6 feet of a sink or other water source shall beprotected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

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Transportation

All classrooms should complete this section. Some items may not applicable to every site.


Notes:

A staff member must be present at the center whilechildren are riding the bus to and from school. This isgenerally an hour before school starts and an hour afterschool starts.


Active Supervision is used to ensure safety on the bus.The driver and all adult passengers are seated accordingto the seating capacity.


Staff maintain up-to-date child rosters and lists of theadults to whom each child is authorized to be released,including alternates in case of emergency.


Notes:

When children are entering or leaving the vehicle:

*Children are received by a staff person, parent, or otherperson as designated by the parent*Children enter and leave the vehicle from the curbsideunless it is in a protected area or driveway*An adult escorts children across the street to board orleave the vehicle if curbside pickup or drop-off isimpossible


Notes:

Children under school-age are helped into and out of thevehicle.

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Transportation



Notes:

Transportation routes are planned so no child underschool-age is in the vehicle longer than 1 continuous hour.Trip routing prevents vehicles from exceeding maximumpassenger capacity.


Notes:

Special transportation requirements stated in a child's IEPare followed, including special drop-off and pickuprequirements, seating requirements, equipment needs,any assistance that may be required, and any necessarytraining for the bus driver and monitors.


Notes:

Children are only released to a legal guardian or writtendesignee as noted on the child information record. Staffmust check and photocopy identification (take a picture ofthe identification, if needed) when releasing a child to anyperson they do not know, even if the child recognizes theindividual. Staff must check to ensure this person's nameis on the child information record and attach a copy of theidentification to the record


Notes:

Emergency medication (EpiPen, Inhaler) are stored out ofchildren's reach on the bus and are quickly accessible atall times (should not be in a locked box). All othermedication should be transported in a locked box on thebus. Children are not to carry medications to school intheir backpack. Medication must be given from adult tostaff.

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Transportation



Notes:

Child information records are on the bus, maintained andupdated as needed with parent signatures, phonenumbers, addresses (emergency information).Emergency care plans are stapled to the child informationrecords and must be reviewed throughout the year forchanges. Any changes to the child information recordmust be communicated to the bus driver.


Staff complete a daily/weekly transportation log. (Ifapplicable, note route # and any variations from regularroute).


Notes:

All motor vehicles are in safe operating condition.


Notes:

Documentation of annual MSP inspection sticker isdisplayed on the windshield and a copy is kept on file.


A statement verifying that all motor vehicles are incompliance with Michigan Vehicle CodeSafety Equipment requirements is kept on file.

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Transportation



Notes:

Baggage and other items transported in the passengercompartment are properly stored and secured; the aislesremain clear and the doors and emergency exits remainunobstructed at all times.


Notes:

All motor vehicles carry the following safety equipment:

*Three bi-directional emergency reflective trianglesproperly cased and securely stored in the vehicle*A labeled first aid kit is securely stored in an accessiblelocation in the driver compartment*Seat belt cutter*Equipped with a reverse beeper*Not less than 3 15-minute fuses (flares) or an approvedbattery operated substitute properly cased and securelystored in the driver’s compartment*A labeled and charged dry chemical fire extinguisher, notless than 2A-10BC, mounted in the driver compartment.The fire extinguisher is inspected, maintained, and tagged.


Notes:

Each child remains seated and properly restrained by achild safety restraint system while the vehicle is in motion.(Child safety restraint systems are not required on publicschool buses and transit buses).


Notes:

Each child safety restraint system is properly anchoredand used according to the manufacturer’s specifications.Two or more children are not allowed to share a seat beltor restraint device.

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Transportation



Safety belts and child safety restraint systems are in goodworking condition and are appropriate to the child's age,height, and weight.


Notes:

Transportation staff:

*Is familiar with the contents of the first aid kit*Is familiar with the operation of the fire extinguisher, ifrequired*Is familiar with the seat belt cutter


Notes:

The following documents are on file at the center:

*A copy of each driver’s driving record, obtained from theSecretary of State at least once a year.*A copy of a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance,and registration.


Notes:

The driver must complete a walk-through on the bus at theend of each run and place the "I have completed a walk-through on this bus" sign on the door at the back of thebus. Children are not left unattended in a vehicle. Busmonitors and drivers complete pre- and post-trip vehiclechecks, including second or third complete interiorinspections to ensure no child is ever left on a vehicle.


Notes:

Bus driver cell phone is in working condition and secured.Emergency numbers are programmed on the phone.

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Transportation



Notes:

The bus driver daily inspection form is completed daily.


Drivers do not back up or make U-turns, except whennecessary for safety reasons or because of physicalbarriers.


Stops are located to minimize traffic disruptions and toafford the driver a good field of view in front of and behindthe vehicle.


Notes:

The following forms must be posted on the bus:

*Transportation safety procedures*Bus procedures in emergency situations*Emergency phone numbers, including 911, fire, police,and poison control*No smoking sign*"I have completed a walk-through on the bus" sign*Fire extinguisher sign*Seatbelt cutter sign


Whenever possible, children with disabilities must betransported in the same vehicles used to transport otherchildren enrolled.

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Transportation



Notes:

Bus drivers must have the following on the bus:

*Proof of valid driver’s license with appropriateendorsements and CDL physical*Proof of valid automobile insurance and registration

Licensing Notebook-located in the parent corner of the classroom


Notes:

Licensing Notebook must contain the following items:

*Licensing Notebook Checklist*Licensing Notebook Summary Sheet BCAL 5052(updated)*Original Inspection Report*Addendum to the Original Inspection Report*Renewal Inspection Report(s)*Interim Inspection Report(s)*Special Investigation Report(s)*Corrective action plans*Facility Lead Inspection (if applicable)*Playground Inspection Report (if applicable)*Environmental Health Inspection*Head Start Parent Orientation Training Review Checklistor GSRP Child Development Parent Orientation TrainingReview Checklist*Classroom Floor Plan with Dimensions*Playground Equipment Lay Out with Dimensions*Drill and Safety Check Log (for entire licensing cycle)

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Postings-Emergency Procedures

Ensure all postings are placed at eye-level.


Notes:

*Allergy and Health Monitoring form (placed in redconfidential allergy information folder wherever food isprepared and served).*Bus Procedure in Emergency Situations (to be postedeven if site does not offer transportation)*Crisis Management Plan/Lockdown Procedure(accessible to staff only)*Drill and Safety Check Log*Emergency Procedures Posting (posted in a place visibleto both staff AND parents; ensure posting includesrelocation sites)*Emergency Telephone Numbers (posted near all centertelephones)*Fire and evacuation routes*Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Ready Reference Guide*Transportation Safety Procedures (to be posted even ifsite does not offer transportation)


Notes:

*"And Justice For All" poster*Copy of Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers (January2, 2014 edition)*Current lesson plan*Help wanted sign/Join our team*NMCAA Head Start/GSRP Complaint Policy andProcedure/Civil Rights Complaint Procedure*NMCAA Head Start/GSRP Guidance Policy*Parent handbook*Parent resources*Planned menus*Welcome Sign*What do you think of your program? (with folder)

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Postings-the following items are current and posted in the classroom

Ensure all postings are placed at eye-level.


Notes:

*Active Supervision poster*Current State of Michigan License for the Care ofChildren*Current Consumer Product Safety Commission ProductRecalls for Children's Safety*Daily schedule including times*Diaper changing procedure and maintenance of changingtables/surfaces (near diaper changing area)*Exit signs*Handwashing guidelines (posted at all sinks used forhandwashing by staff and/or children)*No smoking sign*Routine center cleaning*Screening policy*Team Vision Statement (optional)*Volunteer Supervision Policy

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