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1-30 (I) Unused electrical outlets shall be covered with safety caps; (J) Fire exits shall be clear and exit doors remain unlocked or have locks allowing all parties to safely exit; (K) Serious injuries and deaths shall be reported to DFS and kept on file; (L) Awake infant and toddlers shall be directly supervised by staff at all times. Child in kindergarten or under six (6) years shall be directly supervised outside; (M) Infants shall be placed on a firm flat surface, on their back to sleep, without anything over their head or face. Lighting in the sleep area shall be sufficient; (N) The provider shall have an expulsion and suspension policy to promote social-emotional and behavioral health of children and limit the use of expulsion, suspension, and other exclusionary practices; (O) Vehicles used to transport children shall be maintained in safe condition, with appropriate child safety restraint systems and shall comply with applicable motor vehicle laws. Operators of vehicles used to transport children shall have the appropriate and valid motor vehicle license; and (P) Emergency preparedness guidelines and procedures shall be given to parents in writing and include: (I) How parents shall be notified in case of an emergency at the facility; (II) The relocation site with contact information for the site; (III) Procedures for child reunification or release; (IV) Procedures for evacuation, shelter-in-place, lockdown, and staff and volunteer practice drills; (V) Plans for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions; and (VI) All children with food and other allergies should have an emergency care plan in place. For food allergies, the plan shall provide detailed instructions about which food(s) the child is allergic to and what to do if an allergic reaction occurs, including the names, doses, and methods of administration of any medications that the child should receive in the event of a reaction. The plan shall also include specific symptoms that would indicate the need to administer one or more medications. The same shall be developed and in place for children with any other