If transportation is provided for children by the center, vehicles are equipped with age-appropriate restraint devices. Accident reporting All medical problems and accidents are recorded and reported to staff and parents. Suspected incidents of child abuse by parents, staff, or others are reported to appropriate local agencies. Emergency procedures Written emergency procedures are posted, and staff are familiar with these procedures and with evacuation routes. Handwashing Teachers wash their hands before feeding and after diapering.
Children wash their hands after toileting and before meals.
Safe equipment Cushioning materials such as mats, wood chips, or sand are used under climbers, slides, and swings. Equipment of this type is securely anchored. Product safety All potentially dangerous products such as medicines or cleaning supplies are stored in original, labeled containers in locked cabinets inaccessible to children. Return to Top Nutrition and Food Service Children are provided with adequate nutrition and are educated concerning good eating habits. Well-balanced meals and snacks meet the child's nutritional requirements as determined by the amount of time the child spends in the program.