1 gallon of water per adult – (recommended) 1/2 gallons of water per child – (recommended) any needed to open water containers cups to dispense water Stored: _____________________________ Food Emergency Food: Is easy to serve Does not require cooling or heating Has a long life Is stored protected from heat, cold, and pests Our emergency food is part of our regular menu rotation. Food for 1 extra day is always on site. (Familiar food can be a comfort during a disaster.) It is rotated _____________________ (how often) by ____________________ (whom). We have a separate supply of emergency food. Expiration dates are checked _____________________ (how often) by ____________________ (whom). We include food for those with food allergies or on special diets. We include age-appropriate food, such as formula and pureed food for infants (when enrolled). Supplies kept with food include: Plastic dishes and utensils Manual can opener Bottles for infants Stored: ________________________________ General flashlight w/ set of batteries per every 2 staff person blanket (fleece, wool, &/or “__________”) per person (5) extra blankets (10) plastic sanitation bags privacy shelter
□ Emergency forms for students (& staff) □ “Rescue” medications with authorization forms □ First aid kit □ Flashlight(s) & batteries □ Whistle □ Bottle of water with small paper cups &/or (infant) bottles □ Tarp or ground cover □ (2) Mylar blankets □ Tissues, toilet paper, &/or wipes □ Age-appropriate snacks (including infant formula) □ Diapers (& plastic bags for disposal) for infants, toddlers, & children with special needs □ Age-appropriate time passers (books, crayons, paper, etc…)
General Safety 1.1: All staff has read and reviewed a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes & Child Day Care Centers in Missouri upon hire and as updated Should be included in hiring orientation Written document with staff signature stating employee has read and reviewed document 1.2: At least one caregiver per 20 children shall have current CPR & First Aid certification Will check CPR/First Aid certification Copy of employees certification on file at site 1.3: Childcare provider have on file criminal background check on all staff Should be included in hiring process A copy of background is located in each personal staff file 2.1: All has CPR & First Aid certification Will CPR/First Aid certification Copy of employees certification on file at site 2.2: Parent education on CPR/First Aid is displayed at pick-up/drop-off area This will visually checked during site visit CPR/First Aid information can be obtained online at Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and American Heart Association, Safe Kids USA, or you can contact the Independence Health Department 2.3: Children at the facility participate in at least one IHD health promotion class per year Will check the children’s training log sheet The Independence Health Department (IHD) provides five health promotion classes for children free of charge. Five classes offered include: poison prevention, handwashing, oral health, wise guys (physical activity), My Plate (nutrition) Contact 325-7185 to schedule a class