ECKAN Health & Safety Checklist
Facility Name: ______
Monitored By: ______
Date: ______
Emergency Preparedness
StandardClassroom/Date
HSPS 1304.22(a)(1)KAR 28-4-128(a)-(b) / Posted plan of action for emergencies that require a rapid response on the part of staff. (Choking, Medical & Dental)
HSPS 1304.22(a)(2) / Emergency phone numbers are clearly posted.
HSPS 1304.22(f)(1) / Well supplied first aid kits must be maintained in each classroom and available for outings. Each kit is accessible to staff, but out of reach of children.
HSPS 1304.22(f)(2) / First aid kits are restocked after use and inventoried monthly.
HSPS 1304.53(a)(10) / (iv)Emergency lighting is available and tested monthly.
KAR 28-4-128(d) / (v)(vi)Approved, working fire extinguishers & smoke detectors are tested monthly.
(vii)Exits are marked and evacuation routes are posted. (Fire, Carbon Monoxide)
HSPS 1306.35(b)(1)
KAR 28-4-128(a)-(b) / Family child care homes must have a written description of its health, safety and emergency procedures.
HSPS 1306.35(b)(2) / (ii)Family Child Care sites will be equipped with working carbon monoxide detectors that are tested monthly.
HSPS 1306.35(c)
KAR 28-4-128(a)-(b) / Emergency plans are shared with parents and posted for easy review. (Fire, Tornado, Carbon Monoxide, Flood, Power Failure, Community Violence etc…)
1306.20(1)
1304.52(g)(4) / When there is one family childcare provider, the maximum group size is six children and no more than two of the six may be under two years of age. When there is a provider and an assistant, the maximum group size is twelve children with no more than four of the twelve children under two years of age.
(Provider and Assistant must be “group” licensed.)
Grantee and delegate agencies must ensure that each teacher working exclusively with infants and toddlers has responsibility for no more than four infants and toddlers and that no more than eight infants and toddlers are placed in any one group.
Environmental Safety
StandardClassroom/Date
HSPS 1304.53(a)(3) / Space is organized into functional areas that are easily recognized by children and allow for individual activities as well as social interactions.HSPS 1304.53(a)(7)
KAR28-4-437(d)
KAR28-4-115(i)(2) / Environment is free of broken glass, hazardous objects, standing water, high grass or brush etc.
Outdoor play equipment is in good repair and safe condition (adequately secured to the ground, free of sharp edges/splinters, soft fall zone)
Fall Zones
Center Base: Under all climbers
Rubber mulch=6” deep
Pea gravel=9” deep
Wood mulch=9” deep
Family Child Care: Only climbers over 4’ tall
Rubber mulch=6” deep
Pea gravel=9” deep
Wood mulch=9” deep
HSPS 1304.53(a)(9)
KAR28-4-437(b)
KAR28-4-115(i)(1) / The outdoor play area is arranged such that no child can leave the premises or get into unsafe or unsupervised areas.
HSPS 1304.53(a)(10)
KAR 28-4-423(a) / (i)&(22)Heating and cooling systems, indoor and outdoor, are insulated to protect children and staff.
KAR28-4-423(a) / (iii)&(23)Dangerous materials and poisons are stored in locked cabinets or facilities separate from medications and food and only accessible to authorized persons.
MSDS form review.
KAR 28-40423(a) / (xi)& (15)Outlets (indoor and outdoor) are covered.
(16)Extension cords are not used.
KAR 28-4-423(a) / (xii)&(10)Windows and doors are constructed, adapted or adjusted to prevent injury.
(11)Floors are clean and free of cracks.
(13)Walls are clean and free of cracks.
(viii)&(18)Indoor and outdoor spaces are cleaned daily and kept free of undesirable and hazardous materials and conditions (daily checklists are completed).
KAR28-4-439(s) / (xvi)Garbage and trash are stored and disposed of in a safe, sanitary manner (covered cans).
HSPS 1304.53(b)(1) / (vi)Toys, materials and furniture are safe, durable and kept in good condition (materials are free of sharp edges and loose pieces, balloons and/or plastic bags are not used, no choking hazards).
(vii)Toys are stored in a safe and orderly fashion (in labeled locations out of walk ways).
HSPS 1304.53(b)(2)
KAR28-4-439(m) / Toys are made of non-toxic materials and sanitized regularly.
HSPS 1306(b)(2)
KAR 28-4-131 / (ix)Providers secure health certificates for pets to document up to date immunizations and freedom from disease or condition that poses a threat to children. Pets are properly managed at all times to ensure child safety (removed from meal areas during meal times, etc.)
HSPS 1308.4(o)(4) / Facilities enable the safe and effective participation of children with disabilities.
Health Care
StandardClassroom/Date
1304.22(b)(3) / A health planis maintained and followed for each child with special health needs.HSPS 1304.22(c)(1)
KAR-28-4-430(c)(10) / All medications are properly labeled (name of child/staff, name of medication, dosage, name/number of pharmacy/physician). Medications are maintained under lock and key and out of reach of children. Medications in need of refrigeration are refrigerated.
HSPS 1304.22(c)(3)
KAR 28-4-430(9)(a) / A current over-the-counter drug form is on file for each Head Start child (toothpaste, special diapers/wipes, special formula)
Medication is administered only with the written consent from the parent.
HSPS 1304.22(c)(4)
KAR28-4-430(c)(11) / Individual records for the dispension of medication are maintained and reviewed.
HSPS 1304.22(e)(1)
HSPS
1304.22(e)(2) / (ii) Staff, volunteers and children wash hands with soap and running water before food prep, handling, consumption and any other food-related activity (setting the table).
(iii)Staff, volunteers and children wash hands with soap and running water whenever hands are contaminated with bodily fluids.
(iv)Staff, volunteers and children wash hands with soap and running water after handling pets or other animals.
(i)Staff, volunteers and children wash hands with soap and running water before and after giving medications.
(ii)Staff, volunteers and children wash hands with soap and running water before and after treating a wound.
HSPS 1304.22(e)(3) / Nonporous gloves are available for use when dealing with bodily fluids.
1304.23(a) / A nutrition plan is maintained behind the STOP sign and followed for each child with special nutrition needs.
HSPS 1304.23(b)(3)
KAR28-4-439(i) / Children brush their teeth daily in conjunction with a meal.
HSPS 1304.23(e)(2) / Facilities are available for the proper storage and handling of breast milk and formula.
Labeled and Dated
HSPS 1304.40(c)(3) / Accommodations are available for nursing mothers who visit classrooms and participate in activities.
Toileting
StandardClassroom/Date
1304.22(e)(1)(i)&(2)(iii) / Staff, volunteers and children wash hands with soap and running water after diapering/toilet use.KAR 28-4-430(b)(2) / Children are allowed to go to the bathroom individually as needed.
1304.22(e)(5)
KAR 28-4-132(c)(10) / Staff follow the KDHE diapering procedure.
1304.22(e)(6) / A separate utility sink, or same sink sanitized, is specifically used to clean potties.
1304.53(a)(10)
KAR28-4-132(c)(4)
KAR28-4-132(c)(9)(b) / (xv)Diapering/Toilet training equipment is available for children that are diapered or toilet training.
(xiv)Bathroom facilities are located away from areas used for cooking, eating or child activities. Facilities are clean, in good repair and easily reached by children.
KAR 28-4-132(c)(8) / (xvi)Diapers are disposed of in a safe and sanitary manner. A container with a lid will be used and emptied each day, at a minimum.
Sleep
StandardClassroom/Date
HSPS 1304.22(e)(7) / Cribs, mats, cots are separated by at least 3 feet or a physical barrier.HSPS
1304.53(b)(3)
KAR28-4-440(h)(2) / Staff follow safe sleep practices. Infants are not put to sleep on soft mattresses, with soft bedding or materials such as comforters, pillows, blankets or toys.
KAR28-4-436(b)(2) / Children which do not sleep at nap time are provided with quiet time activities.
Other Observations/Notes
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Updated: 2015