Infection Control for Staff

POLICY: The staff will maintain the environment in an acceptably clean and orderly fashion according to the National Performance Standards for

childcare and licensing requirements. 

PURPOSE: To protect the health of the children and staff from communicable diseases and allergens.

To assure a constant level of cleanliness and sanitation.

To model health and hygiene habits for the children and families.

To comply with licensing requirements. 

PROCEDURE:

1. Handwashing per procedure.
2. Clean up all areas after use:
   1. Sweep floors.
   2. Spot-clean carpet stains.
   3. Wipe tables and chairs after eating.
   4. Mop up spills on floors.
3. Avoid clutter.  
4. Clean, Sanitize, and Disinfect per Title 22 regulations – see section F-8 or at this link: Clean, Sanitize, Disinfect per CCL
5. Each staff should complete IPM training (which will include info about cleaning and disinfecting) annually through the DPR website:

https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/schoolipm/

Additional information on cleaning and disinfecting;

1. Toys: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/professionals-and-partners/cleaning-and-disinfection-of-toys.aspx
2. Title 22. Child Care Center General Licensing Requirements https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ord/entres/getinfo/pdf/ccc6.pdf
3. Caring for Our Children: https://nrckids.org/CFOC
4. Selection and Use of a cleaning, sanitizing, or disinfecting product: https://nrckids.org/files/appendix/AppendixJ.pdf