13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

A bottle used to clean the changing table was stored under a sink that had a lock on it but was not locked. Staff locked the cabinet immediately. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. B. 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 childs reach at all times

Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in that the cabinet lock was broken. Director replaced the broken lock on the cabinet. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. 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 childs reach at all times

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2023

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