Sistah’s Advantage Daycare

The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).

Rule 416.14(c)(2).

There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.

Rule 416.5(n)(5).

There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.

Rule 416.4(c).

Multi-purpose fire extinguishers of a type approved for use in residences must be maintained in good working condition and placed in the kitchen and outside the furnace room. A group family day care program located in a multiple family dwelling is not required to place or maintain a fire extinguisher outside the furnace room of such dwelling. The caregivers must know how to use the fire extinguishers placed in such home. Fire extinguishers with gauges must show a full charge. Fire extinguishers with seals must have unbroken seals.

Rule 416.4(f).

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Rule 416.5(a).

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Rule 416.5(j).

Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.

Rule 416.5(v).

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

Rule 416.7(v).

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Rule 416.4(b)(1).

There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.

Rule 416.4(c).

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

Rule 416.7(l).