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V. Safety, Health, & Nutrition
Please Note: A non-facility-based program is not responsible for a facility it uses, but it is responsible for the safety, health, and nutrition of children entrusted to its care. It is the job of the non-facility-based program staff to: look at safety and health issues as it selects sites to use, and; observe program space it is using, reporting any problems to the facility, or removing children from a potentially dangerous situation (for example, broken playground equipment).
- The safety and security of children are protected. Training in CPR, First Aid, and other pertinent safety areas is required and provided.
- The program provides an environment that protects and enhances the health of children.
- The program staff try to protect and enhance the health of children.
- Children are carefully supervised to maintain safety.
- The program serves foods and drinks that meet the needs of children when the program lasts three or more hours.
16. The safety and security of children are protected. Training in CPR, First Aid, and other pertinent safety areas is required and provided.
- There are no observable safety hazards in the program space.
- Systems are in place to protect the children from harm, especially when they move from one place to another or use the restroom.
- Equipment for active play is safe.
- A system is in place to keep unauthorized people from taking children from the program.
- All paid and volunteer staff are screened for prior criminal records, child protective service findings, and other improper conduct.
17. The program provides an environment that protects and enhances the health of children.
- The indoor and outdoor facilities are clean.
- There are no observable health hazards in the indoor or outdoor space.
- There are adequate supplies and facilities for hand washing.
- The heat, ventilation, noise level, and light in the indoor space are comfortable.
18. The program staff try to protect and enhance the health of children.
- Staff are responsive to the individual health needs of the children.
- Staff protect children from communicable disease by separating children who become ill during the program.
- Staff protect children from potential hazards such as the following: caustic or toxic art materials and cleaning agents, medications, and hot liquids; overexposure to heat or cold.
- Staff and children wash hands frequently, especially after using the toilet or before preparing food.
19. Children are carefully supervised to maintain safety.
- Staff are aware of children's arrival, departure, and with whom they leave.
- Staff know where the children are and what they are doing.
- Staff supervise children appropriately according to children's ages, abilities, and needs.
- Staff closely supervise activities that are potentially harmful.
20. The program serves foods and drinks that meet the needs of children when the program lasts three or more hours.
- The program serves healthy foods.
- Drinking water is readily available at all times.
- The amount and type of food offered is appropriate for the ages and sizes of the children.
- Snacks and meals are timed appropriately for children.
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