Module F: Discussion 3.1

[Mary Lou]

3.1. What are some of the safety standards required by licensing regulations? Give examples of how they impact children's safety.
  One of the safety standards required by licensing regulations is to be prepared for any emergency or hazard.  This means that I have an emergency plan if there is a fire or any other incident that requires an evacuation.  This also means that I have a binder with all the emergency contact information for each child so that I can be accountable for their safety in an organized manner.  This ensures that their families are contacted which builds the trust between the teacher and the student if they are able to be secure with their families and safe with their teacher.  
  Another safety standard is that students have access to clean water to drink and to play with.  Students should have a clean and sanitary learning environment both inside and outside.  This means that their access to unclean water outside is limited.  Water collected from rain should be poured out and kept clean with fresh water if possible.  The water for the facility should also be tested regularly to ensure that the drinking water for the center is also free from lead and other contaminants.  

[Yuri]

We gotta have a safe environment inside and outside, have safe sanitary water, emergency kit ready, and a emergency plan.

[tara]

3.1
One safety standard is that we should take care of OURSELVES in order to be in the best shape to care for the kids, and that means getting annual exams, staying up to date on our own immunizations and staying home when we are sick. Another one is to have a Health Plan that include important phone numbers, how you do your procedures and practices.

[ashleyeden]

We must safely transport and document the transportation of children so that we are aware of their locations at all times in case of emergency. There are also fire safety and hazardous chemical standards to uphold to avoid injury to the children.

[Haley Philyaw]

We must provide a safe environment free of potential hazards so that children are exposed to as few risks as possible.

[pj5]

3.1. What are some of the safety standards required by licensing regulations? Give examples of how they impact children's safety.

Have access to a stocked first aid kit, this will ensure that we are able to respond to injuries quickly and limit contact with bodily fluids.
Have a plan for emergency situations, this will ensure the children are all accounted for and taken care of in the event of an emergency.
Emergency contact procedures, ensuring we follow policies for contacting the families ensures that we are keeping a clear line of communication with them and can ensure the children are safe and cared for.