Policies and Procedures
Section 5 - Sanitation
01
Cleaning
Policy:
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Cleaning is completed according to the cleaning schedule and procedures located within the childcare centre.
Procedure: update to include new list
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Cleaning
Daily:
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Sweep all linoleum & tile floors.
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Wash all linoleum & tile floors.
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Vacuum mats in entrance & carpet area.
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Clean bathroom, including toilets, sinks and change tables.
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Disinfect tables after each use.
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Clean mirrors
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Collect garbage, change bags, and remove garbage.
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Check and fill toilet paper, paper towel dispensers, bleach bottles.
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Clean and shine kitchen sinks.
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Do laundry, wash, dry or fold.
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Keep the tops of shelves clear and clutter free.
Weekly:
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Wash lockers, shelves, fridge, and microwave inside and out.
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Dust window sills, tops of lockers, shelves, top of fridge, microwave, and oven vent.
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Spot wash walls & base boards.
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Clean strollers.
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Disinfect toys.
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Disinfect toothbrushes.
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Scrub high chairs, chairs and tables.
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Disinfect mats, garbage cans and diaper gene.
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Wash dress up clothes, and sheets
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Sort craft cupboard & storage rooms
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Cleaning Products:
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To wash floors – Bleach & water.
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To clean toilets and sinks – Bleach, soapy water, toilet bowl cleaner
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To clean lockers, wash garbage cans, table, etc – bleach, soapy water.
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To clean mirrors – Windex or vinegar & water
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02
Closing Shift Duties
Policy:
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MAKE SURE EVERY CHILD LOOKS TIDY AND HAS A CLEAN FACE.
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DIAPERS SHOULD BE CHANGED BEFORE CHILD IS TO BE PICKED UP.
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TELL PARENTS ALL ABOUT THE CHILD’S DAY. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE SOMETHING EXCITING THAT THE CHILD DID.
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MAKE SURE ALL THE PARENTS SIGN THEIR CHILDREN OUT ON THE ATTENDANCE FORM.
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TIDY UP ALL CENTRES AND PUT TOYS INTO THEIR RIGHT PLACES.
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RUN DISHWASHER.
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CLEAN AND SHINE SINK AREA
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STACK ALL CHAIRS
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SWEEP THE FLOOR
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VACUUM ALL RUGS
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PUT LAUNDRY IN WASHER, DRYER OR FOLD.
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PUSH ALL CHAIRS UNDER TABLE
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TAKE OUT GARBAGE INCLUDING DIAPERS
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MAKE SURE BOTH DOORS ARE LOCKED
03
Opening Shift Duties
Policy:
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TURN ON ALL THE LIGHTS
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MAKE SURE ALL CENTRES ARE TIDY WITH TOYS IN THE PROPER PLACE
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FOLD LAUNDRY FROM THE DAY BEFORE
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EMPTY DISHWASHER
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GREET EVERY CHILD AND PARENT WHO WALKS IN
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FIND OUT SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHILD’S NIGHT, MORNING, IF HE/SHE HAS EATEN YET, HOW DID HE/SHE SLEEP, PICK UP TIME FOR THE DAY.
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GIVE PARENT AND CHILD AN IDEA OF WHAT WILL HAPPEN TODAY. EX. FIELD TRIP TO THE… OR I HAVE A GREAT CRAFT PLANNED FOR TODAY, OR WE’RE GOING TO LEARN ABOUT… TODAY. – THINK OF SOMETHING GREAT TO GET THE CHILD AND PARENT EXCITED ABOUT HIM/HER BEING HERE TODAY.
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TURN ON SOME MUSIC IF YOU WANT
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MAKE SURE BLEACH BOTTLES ARE FULL AND THAT YOU HAVE PAPER TOWELS AND TOILET PAPER FOR THE DAY.
04
Diaper Changing
Policy:
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Changing a Diaper
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Disinfect the mat
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Wash hands
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Change child
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Disinfect the mat
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Wash hands
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Potty Training
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Disinfect the potty
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Wash Hands
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Help child
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Disinfect the potty
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Wash hands
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Procedure:
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Diapers are changed as needed, and checked every 2 hours. Diaper changes are to be recorded on the diaper change sheet.
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Staff must label all new diapers, wipes, and/or creams that parents bring into the center.
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All soiled diapers must be put into the diaper gene.
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All soiled clothes are to be put into a plastic bag for parents to wash at home.
05
Food Poisoning
Policy:
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See sanitation code
06
Sanitation
Policy:
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The Sanitation Code and Infection Control in Childcare Centres shall be the reference manuals for Casper’s Early Learning Cooperative Centre.
07
Waste Disposal
Policy:
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All waste must be disposed of in a safe and sanitary manner.
Procedure:
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All liners in garbage cans and diaper genes must be removed daily.
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Broken glass or sharp objects should be disposed of and removed from premises where children are.