Safety Standards

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read  Contemporary Issues in Licensing: Building and Physical Premises Safety in Childcare (Links to an external site.) . The Fire Department recently completed an inspection of the Bright Futures Early Learning Center and unfortunately you did not pass inspection.

The following infractions were listed:

· Non-working smoke alarms were found

· Objects (artwork) hung from the ceiling impede smoke alarm productivity

· Multiplug adapters were found in multiple outlets

· Obstructions in the hallways

· Hazardous materials found within reach of children (bleach)

· No fire escape route plan in multiple rooms

· Playground ground cover not dense enough to break a child’s fall

For your discussion response, choose three violations and

· Explain why these violations are considered infractions.

· Create a plan to rectify these prior to inspection.

· Explain how these infractions will be monitored so they do not happen again.