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Prevention of and Response to Emergencies due to Food and Allergic Reactions
A child requiring a special diet due to medical reasons, allergic reactions, or religious beliefs, shall be provided with meals and snacks in accordance with the child's needs. If medical reasons exist for the special diet, a medical prescription from the child’s physician which states that the special diet is medically necessary is required. Information required for dietary modifications includes:
1. Child’s full name and date of instructions updated annually; 2. Any dietary restrictions based on special needs; 3. Any special feeding or eating utensils; any foods to be omitted from the diet and any foods to be substituted; 4. Limitations of life activities; 5. Any other pertinent special needs information; 6. What, if anything, needs to be done if the child is exposed to restricted foods.
Building and Physical Premises Safety, including the identification of and Protection from Hazards, Bodies of Water, and Vehicular Traffic
1. All child care facility buildings shall meet all fire safety standards listed on the MSDH Form #333 and all applicable local fire safety standards and/or ordinances.
2. All fire extinguishers, as required in the fire safety plan, shall be serviced on an annual basis by a qualified fire extinguisher technician.
3. Unused electrical outlets shall be protected by a safety plug cover.
4. No extension cords shall be used in areas accessible to children.
5. Every child care facility which uses nonelectric heating and/or cooling systems, cooking stoves, and/or hot water heaters or other nonelectric equipment, shall have sufficient carbon monoxide monitors placed appropriately throughout the child care facility.
6. All glass in doors, windows, mirrors, etc., in the child care facility shall have a protective barrier at least four (4) feet high when measured from the floor. Doors, windows, mirror, etc., using safety grade glass or polymers (e.g., Lexan®) are not required to have a protective barrier.
7. A separate space in the child care facility shall be provided for the use of an ill or injured child until the child can be picked up by the parent. Space shall be located in an area that is supervised at all times by an employee.