DCFS Form: Hazard protection plan

DCFS FORM

SAMPLE HAZARD PROTECTION PLAN

Identified Hazards:

Stairs: I have two sets of stairs. One set that leads to the second level and the other which leads to the basement. The stairs to the second level are gated denying access to children not allowing them to go upstairs by themselves. The stairs to the basement are inaccessible by a door which is secured with a latch high enough to prevent the children form unlocking the door.

Swimming Pool: 4 foot above-ground swimming pool will not be used at all by the Day Care children. The pool ladder is removed and the fence surrounding the pool is 6 feet high with a locked gate.

Neighbor's dog: Children will not be allowed to play on the side yard which adjoins to the neighbor's yard. All children will be supervised by and adult while outside.

Trampoline: Trampoline will not be used at all by day care children. All children will be supervised by an adult while outside.

Fireplace: The fireplace in my home will not be used during day care hours.

Outside Play Area: Children will play outside in fenced backyard. They will be supervised at all time while playing outside.

Travel to nearby parks: From time to time, I will take the children to a park in the neighborhood. I will walk them safely on the sidewalk and prevent them from crossing the street without me walking with them. They will be closely supervised at all times while walking to and from the park, as well as being at the park

Traffic: Parents will be expected to come into the house to pick up and drop off their children.

Tools: All tools, gardening and otherwise, are locked in the garage and inaccessible to the children in my day care.

Medicine: Medicine is locked and stored out of the reach of the children.

Cleaning Supplies: Cleaning Supplies are locked and stored out of the reach of the children.

Radon Testing completed at least once every 3 years.