Abstract: An electrical receptacle protective device includes a base plate which replaces the conventional face plate of an electrical outlet, and a cover which is attached to the base plate. The cover is secured to the base plate by three latches. In order to remove the cover from the base plate and access the outlet, all three latches must be released simultaneously. These latches are spaced in a manner such that two adult sized hands are required to release all three simultaneously. The spacing of the latches, combined with the requirement for their simultaneous actuation, inhibits the removal of the cover by a small child who does not have sufficient dexterity to carry out these operations.