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Loss Control Services for our In Home Childcare Providers

You've managed to start a successful childcare business in your home. You have a waiting list of children who want to hire your services. Your home is safe and you have In Home Child Care insurance coverage from Thomco What more do you need? A Loss Control program designed to address common loss exposures of businesses just like yours will be a good start to business longevity.

At Thomco we recognize the many exposures to loss faced by your business on a daily basis. Our Loss Control approach for the childcare industry is designed to address the causes of loss we most commonly see at all types of childcare centers across the nation. Our programs are also designed to address certain types of catastrophic exposures that commonly result in severe injury or death to children. Certain types of losses might result in personal liability you need protection from. Loss prevention is the best protection. The subsequent media attention that follows high profile accidents often put childcare centers out of business. It is important to both Thomco and our clients to avoid these losses.
Even though your business is small your exposure to a variety of losses is large. We recognize that many of our childcare clients have limited resources to invest in Risk Management and they are in the business of caring for children because that's what they enjoy. By following the links from this Risk Management website clients can find a myriad of valuable loss control information for in home childcare centers. Home Child Care businesses can utilize our tools to tailor a loss control program to suit their needs. There are also links to industry organizations and state compliance offices to help in your loss control efforts. The material will be updated periodically to provide information on loss trends and industry hot topics. Coming soon will be a link to a public forum where clients can post comments, questions, and information to help others in their loss control efforts. We encourage you to visit the site often. If you have any questions about loss control services for childcare centers please contact Bill Coons at BillC@thomcoins.com

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Loss Prevention Tips for In-Home Childcare Providers

Thomco has been writing insurance for In-Home Childcare Providers for many years. Read the following document to learn some practical tips to accident and injury prevention. Feel free to comment or ask specific questions about accident prevention.
Playground Safety

Follow the link to some valuable information about playground safety. The information provided is relevant for home based childcare as well as commercial centers. This power point presentation explains the 4 keys to playground safety.
Equipment Condition Checklist

Does your playground equipment pass basic inspections? Review the checklist and see how your equipment compares to the standards for safe equipment. You might find some areas for improvement which will improve the safety of your childcare environment.
Slip, Trip, & Fall Prevention Guide Incident investigation Form

Trip and fall accidents continue to be the leading cause of accidents at home based childcare centers. Follow the link to valuable information on accident prevention and what to do in the event of an accident.
Prevent Child Abuse 50 State Survey

Know the statistics of neglected or abused children in America and learn how your business can help. Print and bind a copy of this document for easy viewing by parents who drop off and pick up children.
A Matter of Seconds

Some thoughts about supervision and remaining focused on the task at hand. Review this article as a periodic reminder of the importance of your job watching future generations.
http://www.nafcc.org/include/default.asp
Follow the link to the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) website. This organization is committed to serving the In Home Childcare provider industry.
http://www.naeyc.org
National Association for the Education of Young Children The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) promotes excellence in early childhood education. Follow the link to find out more about this organization, learn about resources, or become a member.
http://www.naccrra.org
Visit the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) website for valuable information you can use or reference for your clients. This organization provides families and individuals with resources to assist with the challenges of parenting.
http://www.cpsc.gov
Find out the latest about recalls to make sure you don't have unsafe toys and equipment at your home based childcare. Visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission site for up to date information and recent recalls.
http://www.nationalsexoffenderregistry.net
Are you considering hiring help to work at your home based childcare center? You can obtain a free check of the National Sex Offender Registry by following the link.

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