Home Childcare Safety Checklist

     **Note:  Although these are suggested safety precautions for your daycare, in no way is this      meant to be a comprehensive list of ALL safety related precautions/procedures.  VPMom.com shall not be held liable for any incident/accident taking place at your daycare. 

_____1. Electrical outlet covers are in place.

_____2. Mini-blinds and Venetian blinds do not have looped cords.

_____3. Smoke detectors are on every floor, in appropriate locations, and

             batteries are charged.

_____4.  Fire extinguishers are checked regularly to ensure they are fully

              charged.

_____5. There are no high bookcases or furniture that can be tipped.

_____6. Stereos, televisions and computers are against walls to hide wiring.

_____7. Fireplaces, wood-burning stoves & space heaters are properly screened or out of reach.

_____8. Medications are in childproof containers & out of reach.

_____9. Chemicals are out of reach, locked up, and/or kept away from food.

_____10. Scissors, knives and other sharp items are kept out of children’s reach.

_____11. Alcoholic beverages are stored out of reach.

_____12. High latches are on all doors and cabinets that children should not use.

_____13. Garbage is secured by child proof latches and stored in a waterproof container with lid.

_____14. All plastic bags are out of reach.

_____15. Any sharp or breakable item is out reach.

_____16. Sharp edges of furniture are padded.

_____17. Stairways are gated and well lit.

_____18. Paint is lead free and there’s no chipping/splintering of painted items.

_____19. Pets have been inoculated for rabies and distemper.

_____20. There are no poisonous plants in the home.

_____21. Stairways are gated and well-lit.

_____22. Crib(s) meet national safety standards.

_____23. No soft bedding is being used in order to prevent suffocation.

_____24. Recalled products are not being used.

_____25. First-aid kit is easily accessible.

_____26. There are no drawstrings around the necks of children’s clothing.

_____27. Pool area is completely fenced (tall) and gate is locked.  

_____28. Children are never left unattended.

_____29. Emergency fire, tornado, hurricane etc. plans are posted.

_____30. You are CPR and First Aid trained.

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