Be certain that all areas, indoors and outdoors, are safely child-proofed. Put all items that are breakable out of the reach of the children in your care. This can be done by safely locking these items in closets or putting them on high inaccessible shelves. Poisonous plants should be removed from the home. All toys should be stored on shelves, not in toy boxes.
Toys stored on shelves are more appealing to youngsters.
Also, when toys have a special place on a shelf, children learn to take care of them instead of just throwing them in a box. Play materials, furniture, and outdoor equipment should be checked daily for loose parts or any safety hazards. All broken toys should be fixed or removed from the children's play areas. Carefully define the areas that are used for your child care home business. Some areas are for family use only.