fdc home safety checklist
Future Family Daycare Scheme Pty Ltd 4/57-59 Main St Blacktown NSW 2148 Ph: (02) 8678 5047 Mob: 0422 019 971 Email: [email protected] HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST Educator’s Name: Educator’s Address: KITCHEN Safe Back burner used on the stove and pot handles always turned away from front of stove to avoid scalds Power point covers fitted to avoid electrocution Fire blanket and/or fire extinguisher available in case of fire Electrical Appliances unplugged after use Hot water in kettles kept out of reach Placemats used instead of table chairs High chairs is stable and fitted with 5 points harness tom prevent serious fall injuries Safety gate at the entry to the kitchen while cooking Dishwasher closed at all times to prevent poisoning All cleaning product kept in locked cupboards Plastic bags kept out of reach of children Microwave positioned out of reach of children Unsafe Comments Bathroom and Laundry Unsafe Comments Safe Page 1 All medications and cleaning products stored in locked cupboards All poisonous substances kept in their original containers Electrical appliances removed from bathroom Nappy buckets has a firmly fitted lid and placed off the floor Non-slip surface on bath or no-slip bath mats used Power point cover installed to avoid electrocution Children supervised in the bathroom at all times Hot water delivered to the bathroom at a maximum of 50 degree C to prevent serious scald Both taps inaccessible to young children Future Family Day Care Scheme PTY LTD It’s a quality home based childcare and inclusive service for all children Future Family Daycare Scheme Pty Ltd 4/57-59 Main St Blacktown NSW 2148 Ph: (02) 8678 5047 Mob: 0422 019 971 Email: [email protected] Nappy change Make sure to have everything for nappy charge (i.e. Nappy, Nappy Wiper, Nappy Bags, Gloves, Towel Paper and Spray bottle filled in hot water, ) Living Areas Yes Unsafe Page 2 Corner covers of sharp edges of furniture All blinds cords out of reach to avoid strangulation Fire and heater guards attached in place Matches and lighters kept out of reach of children at all ages Heater away from curtains or other flammable materials Toys stored within children’s reach A safe and separate play space provided Warning labels on toys checked before buying Toys on good condition Safety barriers on steps and stairs Layout and placement of furniture in each room allows a clear pathway to avoid tripping and collision Power boards used instead of double adapters Future Family Day Care Scheme PTY LTD It’s a quality home based childcare and inclusive service for all children Comments Future Family Daycare Scheme Pty Ltd 4/57-59 Main St Blacktown NSW 2148 Ph: (02) 8678 5047 Mob: 0422 019 971 Email: [email protected] Bedroom Safe Unsafe Comment Safe Unsafe Comment Cots are Australian standards approved for safer to avoid serious injury Cot mattress fits snugly to avoid to entrapment No mobiles, bumpers or pillows in cot to avoid suffocation Cot away from windows and blinds to avoid strangulation on cords Change table fitted with body harness, or baby changed on the floor to prevent serious fall injuries No electric blankets on children’s nightwear worn to reduce fire risk Garage and Sheds Page 3 Locks on garage and shed doors to prevent access Poisonous substances kept in original containers Paints ,flammable liquids and poisonous substances in locked cupboards Small objects (e.g.nails,screws etc) stored up high Children not permitted to play around machinery Future Family Day Care Scheme PTY LTD It’s a quality home based childcare and inclusive service for all children Future Family Daycare Scheme Pty Ltd 4/57-59 Main St Blacktown NSW 2148 Ph: (02) 8678 5047 Mob: 0422 019 971 Email: [email protected] Outdoors Safe Unsafe Comments Safe Unsafe Comments Pram or stroller fitted with five point harness Wading pool always emptied immediately after use Children constantly supervised near water A safe fenced area provided for children to play Fenced checked regularly and in good condition Children encouraged to play in shade, wear hats and protective clothing to avoid sunburn Small amount of SPF30+ sunscreen used on hands ,feet and face Play equipment checked regularly and in good condition Children always supervised near dogs Garden checked for poisonous plants No tree branches children’s eye level to avoid injury Balconies Page 4 Balcony entry points are kept locked to avoid being used as play area Children are supervised on balconies at all times Future Family Day Care Scheme PTY LTD It’s a quality home based childcare and inclusive service for all children Future Family Daycare Scheme Pty Ltd 4/57-59 Main St Blacktown NSW 2148 Ph: (02) 8678 5047 Mob: 0422 019 971 Email: [email protected] On the road Safe Unsafe Comments First aid kit and fire extinguisher checked and kept in car Children always travel in the back seat in Australia standards approved child resistant Child resistant’s properly fitted and used at all times Child safety locks on car doors Children always get in and out of the car on the kerb-side Traffic lights or pedestrians crossings used when available Children taught to ‘stop, look, listen and think’ before crossing road Helmets always worn when riding bicycles Signature: Date: Fieldworker Name: Signature: Date: Page 5 Educator Name: Future Family Day Care Scheme PTY LTD It’s a quality home based childcare and inclusive service for all children
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