Cleanliness
I take the well-being of your child very seriously and work hard to provide an environment that is as healthy as possible. I am committed to keeping my home and the children in it as clean as possible, in order to help minimize and/or prevent the spread of germs. My home is kept clean and disinfected at all times. I thoroughly clean surfaces that children come in close contact with using soap and water, or Lysol, etc. The high chairs are cleaned between each use, and the diaper changing mat is cleaned and disinfected between each diaper change. Toys are cleaned and disinfected often, and water-play tables are cleaned and disinfected before being filled with water and carefully supervised when in use. Hand washing is the single most effective practice in preventing the spread of germs. I wash my hands many times throughout the day, as well as the children's hands before and/or after engaging in a thorough list of activities.
I wash my hands:
Children wash their hands:
Teeth Brushing
Beginning at 18 months old I have the children start to brush their teeth every day after lunch time. This helps the children develop a lifelong habit of oral hygiene. You will need to provide a toothbrush/toothpaste (remains at the daycare) for your child.
I wash my hands:
- Before beginning work
- Immediately before handling food or feeding children
- After using the toilet, helping a child use the toilet or after changing soiled clothing or diapers
- After coming into contact with any bodily fluid, such as a wet or soiled diaper, runny nose, spit or vomit
- After handling a pet or pet equipment
- Whenever hands are visibly dirty
- After cleaning a child, the room, toys, or bathroom
- Before giving medication or applying ointment
- After work
Children wash their hands:
- Immediately before and after eating
- After using the toilet or having soiled clothing or diaper changed
- Before and after using water tables
- After using play-dough or other substances
- After playing on the playground
- Whenever hands are visibly dirty
- Before going home
Teeth Brushing
Beginning at 18 months old I have the children start to brush their teeth every day after lunch time. This helps the children develop a lifelong habit of oral hygiene. You will need to provide a toothbrush/toothpaste (remains at the daycare) for your child.