Licensing Standards for DayCare Centers

Section 17-895-29
Personal Health Habits of Staff

        (a)   The facility shall have written policies, which    

have been developed with the assistance of the facility's    

health consultant and which minimally require that:   

        (1)     Staff with fever, other symptoms of illness, or    

an altered physical or mental state, shall not be allowed    

to work;   

        (2)     Staff with visible skin conditions, such as    

lesions, boils, or dermatitis, shall not prepare or serve    

food or handle utensils and feeding equipment;   

        (3)     Staff's appearance shall reflect good grooming    

habits and personal hygiene, including clean and neat hair    

and nails, appropriate clothing, and good oral hygiene;   

        (4)     Smoking shall not be allowed in the presence of    

the infants and toddlers, nor in any parts of the    

building, which are used for child care, during the hours    

of child care operation;   

        (5)     Alcoholic beverages and detrimental drugs shall    

not be consumed or maintained at the facility during hours    

of operation; and   

        (6)     Staff shall take appropriate measures to manage    

stress by maintaining good mental and physical health.   

     (b)  In-service training shall be provided to  staff    

on various aspects of personal health care and healthy    

lifestyle, such as care of ukus, impetigo, viral    

infections, risk factors, and stress management.   

        (c)     Volunteers shall be subject to the same    

requirements for health and personal health habits as the    

caregiving staff.

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