13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a child's reach at all times. CCRC observed hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children", accessible to the children (Picture was taken). Child Care regulation counselor (CCRC) gave technical assistance (TA) to the staff and director to ensure that all harmful items are stored in a locked or inaccessible area to children at all times. The staff responsible removed the items during this inspection visit, placing this standard back in compliance

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.