Chapter 11 Promoting Children’s Safety Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 221 Types of Liability Child care staff can be punished by law for failing to follow state licensing rules and regulations. Center staff can be liable for not doing the following: • obtaining a signed health form from a licensed physician for each child • requiring a staff member to have an approved physical and background check before working with children • providing safe indoor and outdoor equipment • operating a center with the required adult- child ratios • providing proper supervision • providing proper food storage • maintaining fence and door locks in proper condition • providing staff with information about children’s special needs • refraining from corporal (physical) punishment • providing a safe building • removing children who lack self-control and are a hazard to themselves as well as others • covering electrical outlets Center directors and staff must keep constant watch over the center environment. They must ensure that it is safe as well as healthy. New teachers will need constant support from the staff and director. Figure 11.12 Safety-conscious staff members watch for danger in all situations.