Day Care Inspection

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

General Practices

• Is there a first aid kit and is it stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the first aid kits being brought on trips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Children are not allowed to play with any plastic bag or balloons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For your children, currently, are there any signs of illness, injury, or other concerns that require further attention/

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Do you have pets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they vaccinated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the areas in which the pets are in get cleaned regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is your child care license up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency procedures and contact lists in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have an updated list of allergies and medical history of the children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the children and caregivers wash hands at appropriate times and correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hot liquids out of reach of the children or in spill proof containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a radon test been conducted within the last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Indoors

• Are bathrooms clean and easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a hand washing instructions list visible in the bathrooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the kitchen clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are food and utensils stored away?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the children's food stored in the appropriate locations and is it separate from medications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the stairways and hallways clear of clutter and objects to minimize trips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there gates/barriers on both ends of the stairs and are they closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the hallways and rooms well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all poisons (medicine, paint, cleaning chemicals) stored in appropriate containers and locked in cabinets out of children's reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are medications held on premise out of the reach of children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there child proofs locks on cabinets and are they being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are devices in place to keep doors from slamming on fingers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is each outlet being used correctly (not overloaded with connections)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do unused outlets have safety covers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire extinguisher charged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are objects in cribs minimized and is the bedding tightly made?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cords, pull strings, and wires out of reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the furniture well maintained, sturdy, and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the carpet and other surfacing in good shape (not loose, buckling, or have holes)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there non-slip mats at entrances for inclement weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavier toys/objects on lower shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are small objects out of reach of young children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toys put away when not being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the toys been cleaned recently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outdoors

• Is the play-set in good condition (sturdy, no broken equipment, tidy)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sharp edges or protrusions on the play equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the surfacing/cushioning of the play area even and filled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the yard well maintained (mowed, raked, and clear of debris)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the outside play area and/or pool fenced and locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fence in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walking areas (sidewalks, steps, and balconies/porches) clear of ice and snow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A