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jonestammy18 01:55 PM 02-08-2013
I am new to home daycare i haven't receive my license yet still going through the process. I will be doing my finger print/back ground check monday. I live in illinois and my rep stated that she will be out sometime next month just wanted to know what i should expect. Is there something i could do to be prepared. Thanks in advance
Blackcat31 02:03 PM 02-08-2013
Welcome to the forum!
Michael 02:04 PM 02-08-2013
Welcome!
MyAngels 02:13 PM 02-08-2013
Just go through the licensing standards and make sure everything is in compliance.
There's a new requirement this year that all daycare facilities, including homes, get a radon test every three years. It's my understanding that homes can use one of test kits sold in stores, but centers have to have a professional radon company do the test.
Good luck!
There's a new requirement this year that all daycare facilities, including homes, get a radon test every three years. It's my understanding that homes can use one of test kits sold in stores, but centers have to have a professional radon company do the test.
Good luck!
Starburst 03:28 PM 02-08-2013
Some one asked this question in providers in training this is what I put:
Originally Posted by Starburst:
For the most part they will make sure that you have all of the safety requirements met: outlet plugs, locked cabnets (look into refridgerator locks too if possible), closed off staircases/hazard areas, working smoke/carbon detectors, door knob protecters, slip proof rugs, no standing water, enough sleeping/play space, all cribs/cots/mats are at least 3 feet apart, cleaners/poisons/medications out of reach, and all furnature/wall decor/ shelves are safely secure--- espesually flat screen TVs!
Basically "babyproof". Look up your state home requirements on the site or if your state has a Title 22 look under the "family child care" section.
Some helpful sites:
http://www.babycenter.com/2_childpro...er_10357958.bc
http://www.ehow.com/list_5942574_hom...checklist.html
http://daisyjae.hubpages.com/hub/How...r-Home-Daycare
http://www.ehow.com/list_6661064_chi...checklist.html
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/30686493/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGIeNOVSSZg (the only thing is two of her cribs are too close together)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRwCCMGdThU (there are three parts to this so start with the first one- she talks about home inspection in one of them)
For the most part they will make sure that you have all of the safety requirements met: outlet plugs, locked cabnets (look into refridgerator locks too if possible), closed off staircases/hazard areas, working smoke/carbon detectors, door knob protecters, slip proof rugs, no standing water, enough sleeping/play space, all cribs/cots/mats are at least 3 feet apart, cleaners/poisons/medications out of reach, and all furnature/wall decor/ shelves are safely secure--- espesually flat screen TVs!
Basically "babyproof". Look up your state home requirements on the site or if your state has a Title 22 look under the "family child care" section.
Some helpful sites:
http://www.babycenter.com/2_childpro...er_10357958.bc
http://www.ehow.com/list_5942574_hom...checklist.html
http://daisyjae.hubpages.com/hub/How...r-Home-Daycare
http://www.ehow.com/list_6661064_chi...checklist.html
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/30686493/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGIeNOVSSZg (the only thing is two of her cribs are too close together)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRwCCMGdThU (there are three parts to this so start with the first one- she talks about home inspection in one of them)