Licensing Standards for DayCare Centers

Section A
Health Practices Regarding Children

A.(1) When used by the children in attendance, toilet articles including such items as combs, brushes, toothbrushes, towels, and washcloths shall be individually provided, plainly identified, stored separately and maintained in a sanitary condition.

A.(2) The director and staff shall follow good hygienic practices with the children including the following:

A.(2)(a) Staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water before food preparation or service and after assisting with toileting, diapering or wiping noses and after exposure to blood or blood containing body fluids;

A.(2)(b) Staff shall avoid contact with blood or blood containing body fluids. Gloves shall be worn if there is contact with blood or blood containing body fluids;

A.(2)(c) Surfaces contaminated with blood or blood containing body fluids shall be cleaned with a solution of chlorine bleach and water;

A.(2)(d) Blood contaminated materials and diapers shall be discarded in a plastic bag with a secure tie;

A.(2)(e) Facilities caring for infants shall provide a changing area located within clear view of anyone entering the room;

A.(2)(f) The changing area shall include a surface with a clean, seamless, waterproof and sanitary covering for each changing process;

A.(2)(g) Changing tables shall be sanitized after each use by washing to remove visible soil followed by wiping with an approved sanitizing solution (e.g. 1/4 cup of liquid chlorine bleach per 1 gallon of water) and/or disposable, non-absorbant paper sheets approved for this purpose shall be used and shall be discarded immediately after each diapering;

A.(2)(h) If disposable diapers are used, they shall be placed in a covered, plastic lined container and disposed of daily;

A.(2)(i) Individual disposable wipes or a clean single cloth wipe shall be used at each diaper change and shall be placed in a plastic-lined, covered container and disposed of properly, out of the reach of children;

A.(2)(j) Diapers and other wet or soiled clothing shall be changed immediately;

A.(2)(k) No child shall be left unattended while being diapered;

A.(2)(1) Faces and hands of children shall be thoroughly washed before and after meals;

A.(2)(m) Hands of children shall be washed after toileting.

A.(4) The authority and procedures for administering medication to children shall be clearly defined in policy and shall include the following information:

A.(4)(a) Medication or special medical procedures shall be administered to a child only when there is a written, signed and dated request from the parent(s)/guardian(s);

A.(4)(b) Prescription drugs and other medications required by the children shall be in the original containers and clearly labeled with the child's name and dosage schedule and shall include written directions for administering the medication;

A.(4)(c) Non-prescription medication may be administered to a child if the dosage schedule is specified in writing by the parent(s)/guardian(s);

A.(4)(d) The time and dosage of all medication administered to children shall be recorded by the director and/or staff with a copy provided to the child's parent(s)/guardian(s);

A.(4)(e) All medication shall be kept in an area inaccessible to the children, shall be stored in a separate location from toxic chemicals and other harmful agents and shall be removed when no longer needed.

A.(5) During normal hours of operation there shall be no smoking or consumption of alcoholic beverages in areas used by the children or in the food preparation or storage areas. Smoking shall be permitted only in designated smoking areas. Consumption of alcohol or use of other non-prescription narcotic or illegal substances is prohibited on the center premises. People who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs shall not be in the center when children are present.

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