27-03 · Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

At the time of inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the fire drill log for the home daycare. The posted fire drill log had documented the last fire drill was documented on August 28th, 2024. Per the provider, who had been nonoperational, stated she thought the drills were required once a year. Emergency Preparedness log was last documented on June 28th, 2024. 7.21 Fire Drills A. During the homes licensure year, fire drills utilizing the smoke detector(s) must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. B. When the homes smoke detectors(s) is/are activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the home. C. The smoke detector(s) must be operable at all times. D. A current attendance record and parent/guardian contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the home during a drill or actual evacuation, and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill during the established napping/sleeping times, 2. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority in coordination with the operator or designee. A fire drill was completed at the time of the inspection to bring the operator into compliance