Facility Safety Index
Resources for Child Care Givers
Provided by All Family Resources

All child care facilities should have a written safety plan that addresses the safety and security of the children and providers. Below are some of the issues your safety plan should include.

• Release of Children
• Transport of Children
• Evacuation Plan and Drills for Fires, Chemical Emergencies, and Other Disasters
• Fire Safety
• Electrical Fixtures and Outlets
• Stairways/Steps and Walkways
• Indoor Furnishings and Equipment
• Outdoor Playground Areas and Equipment and Pools
• Small Objects and Toys
• Firearms
• Water Temperatures
• Chemical Toxins
• Lead Poisoning
• Air Pollution
• Exposure to Electric and Magnetic Fields
• Exposure to Heat and Ultraviolet Rays
• Pets