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CDC Childcare Health and Safety Guidelines
Infection Control and Prevention
Handwashing Requirements
- Frequency: Before and after each diaper change, before food preparation, after using restroom
- Duration: Minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water
- Hand sanitizer: Acceptable when soap/water unavailable, must be 60%+ alcohol-based
- Child supervision: Adults must supervise all handwashing for children under 6
Diaper Changing Procedures
- Preparation: Gather supplies, wash hands, put on disposable gloves
- Cleaning: Remove soiled diaper, clean child thoroughly from front to back
- Disposal: Place soiled diaper in sealed container, dispose of gloves
- Sanitization: Clean and disinfect changing surface with bleach solution
- Final step: Both adult and child wash hands thoroughly
Illness Management
- Exclusion criteria:
- Fever of 101°F or higher
- Vomiting (2+ episodes in 24 hours)
- Diarrhea (3+ loose stools)
- Persistent cough with fever
- Unusual behavior suggesting illness
Environmental Safety
Indoor Air Quality
- Ventilation: Minimum 15 cubic feet per minute of outdoor air per person
- Humidity levels: Maintain 30-50% relative humidity
- Temperature: Keep between 68-75°F
- Chemical storage: All cleaning supplies locked away from children
- Lead testing: Annual testing in buildings built before 1978
Playground Safety Standards
- Surface materials: Impact-absorbing surfaces required under equipment
- Sand, wood chips, or rubber mats minimum 12 inches deep
- Proper drainage to prevent standing water
- Equipment inspection: Daily visual checks, monthly detailed inspections
- Age-appropriate zones: Separate areas for different age groups
- Fall zones: Clear space extending 6 feet around all equipment
Water Safety Requirements
- Pool safety: 4-foot minimum fence height with self-latching gates
- Supervision ratios: 1 adult per 6 children for water activities
- Safety equipment: Life preservers and reaching poles readily available
- Water testing: Daily chemical balance testing for pools
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Action Plans
Required plans for:
- Fire evacuation (monthly drills required)
- Severe weather response
- Medical emergencies
- Lost child procedures
- Intruder/lockdown situations
First Aid Requirements
- Certified staff: At least one CPR/First Aid certified staff member present always
- First aid supplies: Fully stocked kit accessible in each classroom
- Emergency contacts: Current emergency contacts for all children
- Medical information: Allergies, medications, special needs documented
Transportation Safety
- Vehicle requirements: Commercial insurance, annual safety inspections
- Child restraints: Age-appropriate car seats/restraints for all children
- Driver qualifications: Commercial driver's license, background check, annual training
- Supervision: Adult supervisor in addition to driver for groups of 7+ children
Nutrition and Food Safety
Food Handling Standards
- Staff certification: Food handler's permit required for kitchen staff
- Temperature control: Hot foods kept at 140°F+, cold foods at 40°F or below
- Storage requirements: Proper refrigeration, labeled containers with dates
- Cleaning schedule: Daily sanitization of all food preparation surfaces
Allergy Management
- Documentation: Written action plans for children with food allergies
- Staff training: All staff trained to recognize allergic reactions
- Emergency medication: EpiPens accessible and staff trained in administration
- Meal modifications: Safe alternatives provided for allergic children