Transportation by Foot

Purpose

To ensure the safety, supervision, and accountability of all children during transportation by foot to and from off-site locations.

Scope

This SOP applies to all childcare personnel responsible for supervising and transporting children on foot.

Procedure

A. Pre-Departure Requirements

1. Transportation Log Completion

   • Prior to departing the facility, the assigned childcare personnel must complete the transportation log.

   • The log must include:

     • Each child’s full name

     • Date of departure

     • Time of departure

2. Verification

   • Childcare personnel must conduct a roll call before departure.

   • The staff member must initial the transportation log verifying:

     • All children are present and accounted for

     • The transportation log is complete and accurate

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B. Arrival at Destination

Upon arrival at the destination by foot, childcare personnel must immediately complete the following steps:

1. Arrival Documentation

   • Record the date and exact time of arrival on the transportation log.

2. Roll Call Verification

   • Conduct a roll call of all children.

   • Record, date, and initial the log verifying that all children are accounted for.

3. Second Staff Verification

   • A second and different childcare personnel must:

     • Witness the roll call

     • Verify that all children are accounted for

     • Confirm the transportation log is complete

     • Sign and date the transportation log

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C. Prior to Leaving the Destination

1. Pre-Departure Roll Call

   • Conduct a roll call before leaving the destination.

   • Record, date, and initial the transportation log verifying all children are present.

2. Dual Staff Sign-Off

   • Both the first and second childcare personnel must sign the transportation log confirming:

     • All children are accounted for

     • The log is complete and accurate

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D. Return to Facility

1. Arrival Documentation

   • Immediately upon returning to the facility premises, record the date and time of arrival on the transportation log.

2. Final Roll Call

   • Conduct a final roll call of all children.

   • Record, date, and initial verifying all children are accounted for.

3. Final Verification

   • Both childcare personnel must sign the transportation log confirming:

     • All children have safely returned

     • The transportation log is complete

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Compliance

Failure to follow this SOP may result in corrective action, as transportation accountability is a critical child safety requirement.