Child Safety Plan

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Professor Campbell Edison State Child Safety Plan It is the responsibility of the instructor to ensure that all areas of the classroom are safe for the children at all times. There should be no fire hazards in front of electrical sources, or heating sources. The room should be free of debris and toys to ensure a safe path to exit the classroom in case of a fire. All toys and projects should be used in the designated areas and cleaned up after use. All of the fire exits should have a minimum of three feet of clear space to easily gain access to the escape route. A fire escape plan and map should be posted in an easily visible place, next to the exit. The classroom will have enough lighting to ensure the safety of the children. All of the exits should be clearly marked. A fire extinguisher will be in place in all classrooms, and all instructors will be properly trained in the use of the extinguishers. The school will have fire drills and keep a log of all of the fire drill and safety procedures. Emergency telephone numbers, including ambulance, fire, police, poison control center, Florida Abuse Hotline, the county public health unit, and the address and directions to the facility will be posted by a landline in the facility. In the event of an emergency the custodial guardians of the child should be reached immediately. All areas and surfaces of the classroom should be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials. All cleaning supplies, flammable, and poisonous materials will be labeled and kept in a locked area out of the children’s reach. In each classroom a fully stocked first aid kit with a list of emergency numbers should be located in an easily accessible area for the instructor. The attached map is of a classroom with the dimensions of 15 feet by 20 feet, or 300 square feet to accommodate up to 8 children. The room will have
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