“To create a safe and secure environment when starting your in-home daycare, you will want to take into consideration the following: • Childproof your home. This includes things like securing cabinets and drawers, putting safety gates on stairs and doorways, and removing any potential hazards such as sharp objects, chemicals, and medications. • Have a first aid kit. Familiarize yourself with what is in it and what to do in an emergency. You should have a plan for how to contact emergency services as well as how to evacuate in case of fire. • Create a safe outdoor safe. This area should be fenced in and have a soft landing surface for falls. Ensure no hazards exist, such as sharp objects, poisonous plants, or exposed electrical outlets. • Designate a nap room. Make sure you have a quiet nap area that has cribs for babies or cots or nap mats for toddlers. While parents may supply bedding and blankets, be prepared with clean backups. • Abide by licensing restrictions. Every state is SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • VOL 24 ISSUE 1 113
• An ideal setup that we see many in-home childcare centers adopt is to have a tablet at the front door so families can sign children in and out. Once the children are in your home, you’ll need another device to be able to do the activities (as mentioned above). This can be done on a smartphone as you can carry it around in your pocket and can easily do what you need to do as quickly as possible. Of course, there are many ways to adopt different devices in your home, and it’s important to do what works for you. But optimizing for efficiency by using the least amount of apps/devices that can help you get the job done is what will work best.”
Jack Ritchie | OWNA
What specific safety measures should I implement in my home daycare to create a child-friendly and secure environment?
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