Starting Daycare-What Inspectors Actually Look At

[originalkat]

That's crazy that you were written up for the wrong size bandages. I guess I wouldn't think of that. What are the correct sizes?

They wanted 4x4 and I had 4x6.

[Jessicaclark]

Oopsie, it is 4 ft. I think it is 40.0 for the fridge. They didn't check mine. One question, we only have to have a first aid kit if we drive the kids in a vehicle right? I don't have one (I know I should anyways) and she didn't ask, but just in case they ask next time.

Thank you. I hope the way my furnace is set up it will work.
For the first aid kit..I'm not positive, but I would assume as long as you have all the first aid material needed if a child was to get injured, that's what matters. Not sure much of a "kit" like needed for a vehicle.

[Jessicaclark]

Yes, that site has everything you will ever need as far as forms that you can download like attendance, manuals, lots of things! Here is the main site:

http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,4562,7...529---,00.html

Thank you!

[Jessicaclark]

They wanted 4x4 and I had 4x6.

Hmm good to know. Thank you.

[Childminder]

You only need a first aid kid in a car if you are transporting kids as wel as their info.
The in home first aid is very specific about what goes in it, look in the Tech manual for the list. Oh! The number one thing that inspectors mark down for is paperwork or lack of. Make certain that a child's state required forms are filled out COMPLETELY! They will check! And make sure the don't put n/a or a line through it. That will be covered in your orientation very thoroughly.

[Childminder]

After you go to orientation it will be up to 90 days before the inspector shows up and they told us it's usually on the 89th day. You will have lots of time to get your ducks in a row. Write a list of any questions you have and take it with you.

[Jessicaclark]

After you go to orientation it will be up to 90 days before the inspector shows up and they told us it's usually on the 89th day. You will have lots of time to get your ducks in a row. Write a list of any questions you have and take it with you.

Thank you for the information. I will have to sign up for my orientation soon. I printed off the Tech. Assistance manual to read through and put in a binder to keep handy.

I have to say I am so thankful I found this forum. Has been so much help! Thank you to everyone who has given advice and answered my questions.

[melilley]

After you go to orientation it will be up to 90 days before the inspector shows up and they told us it's usually on the 89th day. You will have lots of time to get your ducks in a row. Write a list of any questions you have and take it with you.

Lol, that's what I thought and she came two weeks after orientation! I didn't even have any kids yet! I put earlier that it took 3-4 weeks, but I got my paper registration/license 4 weeks after orientation.

[Jessicaclark]

Lol, that's what I thought and she came two weeks after orientation! I didn't even have any kids yet! I put earlier that it took 3-4 weeks, but I got my paper registration/license 4 weeks after orientation.

I spoke to my husband last night about how long it possibly could take. He said it would be our luck that we have some things unfinished like our wood chips in the play area that we have to wait for this snow to melt to put down and the inspector would come early. So we have decided to just wait a little longer before I do the orientation.

Just to clarify..do I put the application in then sign up for orientation? Or does it not matter what order I do that in??

[melilley]

I spoke to my husband last night about how long it possibly could take. He said it would be our luck that we have some things unfinished like our wood chips in the play area that we have to wait for this snow to melt to put down and the inspector would come early. So we have decided to just wait a little longer before I do the orientation.

Just to clarify..do I put the application in then sign up for orientation? Or does it not matter what order I do that in??

You send in your application first and then they will contact you with a day and time for orientation. I believe they only do them once a month, but not 100% sure on that.


Just a tip about the wood chips- Instead of buying bags of wood chips, if possible, get them from a landscape co. And many landscape companies have "playground" wood chips that are cheaper than regular wood chips and are chemical free. I know Hammond Farms in Dewitt sells them, that's where we went, but I'm not sure if other co. sell them around here.

[Jessicaclark]

You send in your application first and then they will contact you with a day and time for orientation. I believe they only do them once a month, but not 100% sure on that.


Just a tip about the wood chips- Instead of buying bags of wood chips, if possible, get them from a landscape co. And many landscape companies have "playground" wood chips that are cheaper than regular wood chips and are chemical free. I know Hammond Farms in Dewitt sells them, that's where we went, but I'm not sure if other co. sell them around here.

Glad I asked on the application process! Thank you!

We were planning on buying the wood chips in bulk like that. As far as the playground type.. I knew they had such a thing, didn't know they were cheaper though. Awesome to know.