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_____________________________________________________________________________ DIVISION OF WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Child Care Policy Manual The FFN Annual Health & Safety Checklist must be completed during the home visit and providers must meet the standards outlined in the Administration for Children and Families, Caring for Our Children Basics in the following areas: • Monitoring Children’s Development/Obtaining Consent for Screening • Methods of Supervision of Children • Supervision near Bodies of Water • Prohibited Caregiver/Teacher Behaviors • Active Opportunities for Physical Activity • Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS Risk Reduction • Routine Oral Hygiene Activities • Diaper Changing Procedure • Situations that Require Hand Hygiene • Prevention of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids • Routine Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting • Use of Tobacco, Alcohol, and Illegal Drugs • Emergency Procedures • Recognizing and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation • Preventing and Identifying Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma • Sun Safety Including Sunscreen • Strangulation Hazards • Care Plan for Children with Special Health Care Needs • Infectious Disease Outbreak Control • Medication and Training for Administration and Storage of Medication • 5-pound Class ABC Fire Extinguisher (not included in Caring for Our Children Basics) • UL Listed Smoke Detectors-Detectors Installed and Operational (not included in Caring for Our Children Basics) • Well-stocked First Aid Kit on the premises where care is provided • Safety Covers and Shock Protection Devices for Electrical Outlets • Location of Electrical Devices near Water • Integrated Pest Management • Household Pets (not included in Caring for Our Children Basics) • Use and Storage of Toxic Substances • Safety of Equipment, Materials and Furnishings • Cribs – Infants/Toddlers • Firearms • Play Areas/Playgrounds • Prohibited Surfaces for Placing Climbing Equipment • Inspection of Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas and Equipment • Lifesaving Equipment • Water in Containers • Qualifications for Drivers • Child Passenger Safety • Interior Temperature of Vehicles • Immunization Documentation/ Unimmunized Children • FFN Binder • Written Plan and Training for Handling Urgent Medical Care or Threatening Incidents • Disaster Planning, Training and Communication • Authorized Persons to Pick Up Child 600-Provider Information [6] MTL 01/24 July 1, 2024