22-01 · Fire Drills

The facility's annual fire inspection was conducted on 5/13/2024 but the Fire Department has not provided the report to the facility. The Provider has contacted and requested their fire inspection but have been informed that the report is delayed at this time. The facility will send the approved fire safety report to Counselor once it is received. The School Readiness Health and Safety Program Handbook states on page 8 that: 2.4 Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness All School Readiness providers must comply with fire safety and emergency preparedness requirements in DCF Rules 65C-22.001(6) and 65C-20.008(7), F.A.C., as applicable. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 27 that: 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur