Indoor Safety Observation

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Observation #2: Indoor Safety Date of Observation: 2/26/14; 10:20am-12:15am Student Teacher Ratio: 14 to 2 A.1) When I first arrived to the childcare center I noticed the safety precautions the center had taken even before I entered the building. When walking towards the building you pass a drop-off area designated for parents. This type of drop off system provides a watchful eye for children due to the close proximity to the building. The drop-off zone is easily viewable from inside the building. The only down fall to this location parking lot is that it is shared with COD students who may or may not be familiar with the campus. Directly in front of the main doors is an over-head rain cover this is extremely convenient in case of bad weather. A.2) There are two different sets of doors in the main entrance. To gain access to the child center you need a proxy card. Everyone who obtains this card goes through a background check to ensure the children’s safety. When the child center doors open you are immediately greeted by a receptionist whose desk is surrounded by windows that have direct line of vision throughout the entrance way. She is able to see who comes in and out at all times. The bright colors in the room give off a calm and inviting atmosphere. There are various children’s toys located on the end table in the seating area. On the second receptionist desk two sign in sheets are present, where students are obligated to record the times the visit. The desk seemed to be cluttered with sign in papers, but floor looked as if it had recently been cleaned with distinct shine on its surface. A.3) In the front of the entrance was a licensing for the teaching of college students. DCFS licensing was posted inside the child center. From looking back at my notes it looks like I did not write down the date of the license or the renewal of this specific
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