Angela Butler

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete the a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age;

Rule 2.312.D. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 2025.

Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

Rule 2.138.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 3, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 4, 2024.

Flammable or combustible items must be stored in a locked area remote from the kitchen, and at least three (3) feet from the furnace, hot water heater or any other heating device. These items include, but are not limited to, paints, fuels, insecticides, and other hazardous chemicals.

Rule 2.336.C.11. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 3, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 4, 2024.

Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly, but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

Rule 7.701.100.F.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

Providers, employees, substitutes, and volunteers must demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of children and a concern for their proper care and well-being.

Rule 7.707.31.A.3. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

Each infant up to twelve (12) months of age must be provided with an individual crib or futon approved for infants or other approved sleep/rest equipment meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards.

Rule 7.707.75.H.1. CDEC’s category: Sleep/Waking Time. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, medicines, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.

Rule 7.707.923.A. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

In rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets and power strips must nave protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed; and all exposed light bulbs must have protective covers. Electrical cords must be in good condition and not posing a hazard, such as strangulation, falling or tripping.

Rule 7.707.923.B. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

Any level where child care occurs must have two (2) means of escape. A basement exit may include a window large enough for the provider, employees, substitute, volunteers, visitors, and children to individually exit.

Rule 7.707.923.G. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

All outdoor areas where children may pass or play shall be kept free of animal contamination. All animal wastes must be promptly removed and placed in a lidded container or otherwise inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.707.931.G. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

All outdoor play areas shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris that could cause harm to children

Rule 7.707.934.B. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.