COC CLS - Healthy Safety Environment - NIKE, Inc. - The Journey

CHILD CARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT
• The building must meet local legal requirements and or the appropriate Nike standards,
whichever is the highest standard.
• All hot surfaces must be insulated so that children cannot come in contact with them.
• Electrical outlets within reach of children must be provided with receptacle covers when not
in use.
• Fireplaces must be guarded.
• Medicines, poisons and other dangerous substances must be stored in a locked cabinet.
• The premises must be clean and well maintained at al times.
• There must be a monthly fire evacuation carried with children present.
• Outdoor play areas must be safe, secure, and any open water or pits must be fenced or
covered.
• Potable drinking water must be available. Common drinking cups or utensils are prohibited.
• Cold and hot water not exceeding 110 F (43 C) must be supplied to lavatory fixtures
accessible to children.
• Toilet facilities must be clean, suitable for children and provided with hand washing facilities.
There must be one toilet and washbasin for every 15 children.
• Individual clean cribs, cots or mats (suitable to the child’s age and level of development)
and clean linens must be provided. For evening care, each child must be provided with a
firm, waterproof mattress. At least 3 feet (0.9M) of space must separate cribs, cots and mats.
• There must be a full-time trained facility director for all facilities with more than 60 children.
• Health records must be maintained for each child including details of immunizations,
medications, communicable diseases and evidence of neglect or unusual injuries. Any
instances of neglect or unusual injuries must be reported to the facility manager.
3. TRAINING — All employees working with children must receive training which includes at a minimum:
• An overview of the risk assessment.
• Good practices for working with children.
• Written Procedures.
4. DOCUMENTATION —
Training Records: Each facility must maintain training records for a minimum of 3 years.
Medical Records: Each facility must maintain current, confidential and secure medical records for each
child at the facility.
Incident Records: Each facility must maintain incident records for a minimum of 5 years.
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