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Safety Compliance Checksheet
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there are eight basic areas which require attention when choosing your child care provider. Here at Loving Arms Child Care and Preschool, we are in compliance in all areas. We've provided an overview below. If you have further questions, feel free to contact us. For complete details on the source of this checklist, please visit the Safety Checklist on CPSC's web site. You can also visit our facility page for other information.
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Cribs
- Meet current national safety standards
- Crib slates no more than 2.4" apart
- Mattresses fit snugly |
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Soft Bedding
- No pillows, soft bedding or comforters are used
- Babies sleep on their backs on a firm, flat mattress
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Playground Surfacing
- Safe surfacing on outdoor playgrounds
- At least 12 inches of wood chips, mulch, sand or
- pea gravel, or mats made of safety-tested rubber or
- rubber-like materials |
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Playground Maintenance
- Surfacing and equipment checked regularly
- Equipment maintained in good condition |
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Safety Gates
- Used to keep children away from dangerous areas
- Protect against falls, such as on stairs
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Window Blind & Curtain Cords
- Venetians and miniblinds do not have looped cords
- Vertical blinds, continuous looped blinds and
- drapery cords have tension or tie-down devices to
- hold cords tight
- Inner cord stops have been installed |
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Clothing Drawstrings
- No drawstrings around the hood or neck
- Use instead snaps, zippers or Velcro |
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Recalled Products
- No recalled products are being used
- Current list of recalled products is readily visible |
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